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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Implementation
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy lacks a public Emergency Operations Plan, a mass notification system, and documented HSEEP-style exercises — gaps that conflict with Michigan school EOP requirements. Current reliance on manual drill logs signals significant emergency preparedness deficiencies affecting student and staff safety.
The opportunity
Multiple aligned grant programs — including Michigan's Competitive School Safety Grant — and active budget hearings in June 2026 create a near-term funding and decision window. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance and safety risk while leveraging available state and federal resources.
Cybersecurity & Password Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The academy maintains internal password policies requiring MFA, rotation, and monitoring, but these controls may be under-resourced and inconsistently enforced. Without mature identity and access management, student and staff data remain at risk and compliance posture is difficult to demonstrate or sustain.
The opportunity
Upcoming June 2026 budget hearings and a statewide per-pupil funding increase for 2026–2027 create a near-term procurement window. Grant programs including BRIC and CSSGP may offset costs, making this an opportune moment to formalize and fund cybersecurity improvements aligned with the district's active IT modernization initiative.
Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The academy has identified gaps in WCAG/ADA compliance across its digital properties, creating ongoing legal exposure and barriers for students, families, and staff with disabilities. Without structured remediation, the institution risks civil rights complaints and continued non-compliance with federal accessibility mandates.
The opportunity
Upcoming budget hearings in June 2026 present a near-term window to allocate funds toward accessibility remediation, which may be eligible for state or federal technology equity funding. Addressing compliance now reduces legal risk and ensures equitable digital access for all community members.
Cooperative Procurement for Technology Acquisitions
Cooperative Procurement · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The academy is positioned to leverage Michigan's statewide cooperative bulk purchasing program for technology acquisitions, reducing administrative burden and accelerating procurement timelines. Without a structured approach, the school risks delayed implementation of critical safety, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives during an active budget cycle.
The opportunity
Upcoming budget hearings and a projected per-pupil funding increase for FY2026–2027 create a near-term window to align technology investments with cooperative contract vehicles. Acting now enables the academy to streamline procurement, reduce costs, and advance priority initiatives—including emergency preparedness and cybersecurity—within the current fiscal planning cycle.
Michigan DMB Cooperative Purchasing
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