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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district faces a clear compliance mandate under MCL 380.1308b requiring a formal Emergency Operations Plan, yet critical gaps remain — including no mass-notification system and no documented exercises or reviews. Recent state-declared emergencies underscore the operational and safety risk to students and staff.
The opportunity
The upcoming June 2026 budget hearing is a key decision window, and federal grant programs such as HSGP, JAG, and COPS TEP offer viable funding paths with limited local match. Acting now aligns with the district's stated EOP strategic initiative and reduces compliance exposure ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district currently lacks a designated mass-notification solution, creating a critical gap in emergency preparedness and EOP compliance under MCL 380.1308b. Without reliable alerting capabilities, the district's ability to protect students, staff, and the broader community during declared emergencies is significantly compromised.
The opportunity
The June 2026 budget hearing presents a near-term funding decision point, and HSGP grant eligibility offers a viable path to offset local costs. Acting now closes a documented compliance gap, strengthens emergency response readiness, and supports the district's obligation to safeguard its community.
Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Gap Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified WCAG and ADA compliance obligations across its public-facing digital properties and has published an accessibility statement, signaling awareness of the gap. Without a formal solution in place, the district remains exposed to legal, reputational, and equity risks affecting students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
The June 2026 budget hearing presents a near-term window to allocate funding and close this compliance gap before risk escalates. Federal grant programs, including those supporting accessible emergency alert solutions, may offset costs and align with current fiscal planning cycles.
Endpoint & Credential Security Gap Remediation
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified gaps in endpoint management and password/credential security, with no current solutions in place for either area. Regional cybersecurity involvement and information security compliance mandates elevate the operational risk to district systems, staff, and student data.
The opportunity
The June 2026 budget hearing is a near-term decision point, and federal grant programs such as JAG and COPS TEP offer potential funding paths with limited local match. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure and strengthens district-wide information security posture ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
The district currently lacks telematics or dash camera systems, leaving fleet operations without real-time visibility or incident documentation. For a rural district, this gap elevates liability exposure and presents a moderate but addressable transportation safety risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
The June 2026 budget hearing and available discretionary grant funding through the Whitefish Education Foundation create a near-term window to act. Implementing fleet visibility tools now reduces liability, supports driver accountability, and positions the district ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Whitefish Education Foundation
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