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Unify Emergency Communications and EOP Compliance
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
Waxahachie ISD is mid-cycle on an Emergency Operations Plan update while relying on fragmented notification platforms, creating critical gaps in coordinated crisis response. Located in a severe weather-prone region, the district faces elevated operational risk, with a Tri-Annual Security Audit and new Safety & Security leadership adding compliance urgency.
The opportunity
The FY2026-27 budget reflects increased investment in Security and Monitoring, and cooperative purchasing vehicles are already in place to streamline procurement. Acting within this budget cycle aligns funding availability with active compliance mandates, reducing risk to students, staff, and district operations.
Strengthen Credential Governance and Cybersecurity Posture
Cybersecurity Modernization · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
A recent security incident has exposed gaps in the district's identity and password management infrastructure, which relies on an aging deployment and fragmented credential reset tooling. Texas statutory cybersecurity requirements—including mandates for MFA and an Acceptable Use Policy—are active compliance drivers that elevate operational and reputational risk.
The opportunity
The proposed FY2026-27 budget includes targeted increases in Security and Monitoring and Data Processing, creating a near-term funding pathway. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in place can streamline procurement, and recent leadership transitions signal openness to modernization decisions that protect students, staff, and public data.
Physical Security Enhancements & Safety Audit Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has active compliance mandates tied to a tri-annual security audit review and EOP update, with physical and operational security gaps identified as high-urgency priorities. A newly appointed Director of Safety & Security signals institutional commitment, but unresolved gaps elevate risk to students, staff, and campus operations.
The opportunity
The FY2026-27 budget includes targeted increases in Security and Monitoring, providing direct funding alignment for this initiative. Acting within the current audit cycle and ahead of budget adoption ensures compliance continuity and positions the district to leverage cooperative purchasing vehicles for streamlined procurement.
Unifying Fleet Telematics for Student Transportation Safety
Student Transportation · Fleet Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a fragmented fleet data environment with visibility and reporting gaps, contributing to rising auto liability costs and increased student transportation expenses. Without unified telematics, the district lacks the monitoring and documentation needed to manage financial exposure and demonstrate transportation safety accountability.
The opportunity
The proposed FY2026-27 budget reflects increased student transportation funding and active evaluation of bus camera systems, signaling strong planning momentum and budget availability. Consolidating fleet technology now supports safer student transport, reduces liability risk, and aligns with cooperative purchasing vehicles that can streamline procurement.
Web Accessibility Compliance Across Digital Properties
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district has committed to achieving WCAG Level AA compliance across its web and digital properties, but persistent gaps create legal and accessibility risk for a student population exceeding 10,000. Unresolved compliance shortfalls expose the district to regulatory action and limit equitable access to digital content and services.
The opportunity
A current grant opportunity tied to interactive online learning and digital content tools may offset implementation costs, and upcoming FY planning creates a timely window to act. Addressing WCAG gaps now reduces legal exposure, advances equity, and positions the district ahead of tightening federal accessibility enforcement.
Interactive Online Learning Grant
Discuss this project →Modernizing Endpoint & Device Management at Scale
IT Modernization · Device Management
High Priority
About this project
A recent $5.15M student device procurement has significantly expanded the district's endpoint environment, now serving 10,000+ students with an IT and software spend exceeding $2.1M annually. Gaps in unified endpoint management tooling create operational risk, visibility challenges, and potential compliance exposure across a rapidly growing device fleet.
The opportunity
The FY2026-27 proposed budget reflects increases in Data Processing, providing a direct funding signal aligned to this investment. Cooperative procurement vehicles are available to streamline acquisition, and acting within the current budget cycle ensures management infrastructure keeps pace with the device deployment already underway.