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EOP Review & Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Emergency Operations Plan has reached its 4-year review limit and is overdue for update, creating a documented compliance and safety mandate. A recent false lockdown incident driven by procedural gaps received public media attention, and the current state of mass-notification capabilities remains unresolved—compounding risk to students, staff, and community trust.
The opportunity
The FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, with a deadline of July 24, 2026, explicitly covers emergency communications and alert systems and falls within the district's active budget cycle—offering a clear, time-sensitive funding path. Addressing the EOP gap now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens operational readiness, and demonstrates public accountability following a high-visibility safety incident.
FY2026 HSGP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · ADA/WCAG Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district is actively working toward ADA/WCAG conformance but has not yet achieved full compliance, creating ongoing legal and equity risk for students, families, and staff who rely on accessible digital services. With an approved FY2026-27 budget and a June 2026 hearing on record, the decision window to close remaining accessibility gaps is immediate.
The opportunity
The district's active budget cycle and documented compliance effort signal readiness to advance or expand accessibility investments. Acting now aligns with FY planning, supports equitable access for all community members, and reduces legal exposure under federal ADA mandates. Cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell and MiDEAL can streamline procurement and accelerate timelines.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Password and Endpoint Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district currently lacks a third-party password management solution and has no identified endpoint management vendor, leaving its 1:1 device program exposed. Compliance mandates around password security and multi-factor authentication remain unmet, increasing risk across staff and student-facing systems.
The opportunity
The active FY2026–27 budget cycle and cooperative purchasing availability create a near-term window to address these gaps efficiently and cost-effectively. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens data protection across district devices, and aligns procurement with current budget authority.
Michigan CSSGP
Discuss this project →Endpoint Device Management for K–12 1:1 Programs
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Wayland Union Schools operates an active 1:1 device program with no identified endpoint management solution in place, leaving student and staff devices unmonitored and vulnerable. This greenfield gap increases security exposure and operational risk across the district's entire device fleet.
The opportunity
The district's approved FY2026–27 budget and access to cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell and MiDEAL reduce procurement friction and support a near-term decision. Addressing endpoint management now protects existing device investments and aligns with the district's ongoing cybersecurity compliance posture.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Strengthen Fleet Safety Through Telematics
Fleet Operations · Student Transportation Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates bus cameras but lacks telematics, leaving gaps in real-time fleet visibility, driver performance monitoring, and student behavior oversight. These unaddressed operational risks—compounded by driver staffing pressure—reduce the district's ability to proactively ensure safe student transportation.
The opportunity
The FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program explicitly allows vehicle-related equipment as an eligible cost, offering a grant-funded path with minimal local match. Cooperative purchasing options further streamline procurement, making this a low-barrier, proactive investment aligned with the current budget and grant cycle.
FY2026 HSGP
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