Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Emergency Operations Plan is four years old, mass-notification capabilities are limited, and a fragmented communication ecosystem leaves staff and students exposed during critical incidents. Active state emergency management mandates — including EOP reviews, drills, and an approaching safety-and-security audit deadline — elevate both operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
The district's 2026–2027 budget is approved and incoming leadership creates a strategic window for new safety initiatives ahead of the September 2026 audit deadline. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community trust, and positions the district to leverage available state and federal preparedness funding.
Cybersecurity Policy & Endpoint Protection Modernization
K–12 Cybersecurity · Endpoint Management
High Priority
About this project
The district operates without a formal cybersecurity policy or designated coordinator, while managing a 1:1 Chromebook program across a fragmented multi-platform environment—creating significant endpoint and access management exposure. An annual Texas cybersecurity training mandate with an August 31, 2026 deadline represents an active, time-sensitive compliance gap.
The opportunity
Concurrent decision windows—a Spring 2026 technology needs evaluation and the August 2026 training deadline—make this an ideal moment to act. The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative provides a state-funded pathway, and the district's approved FY2026–2027 budget supports immediate investment in compliant, scalable endpoint and policy infrastructure.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Communications Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district is subject to an active WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirement but has no public conformance statement in place, creating measurable legal and accessibility risk. Without remediation, families—particularly those with disabilities—face barriers to essential district communications and services.
The opportunity
Incoming leadership in mid-2026 creates a timely window to advance public-facing digital improvements, and the RLIS grant has been identified as a potential funding pathway for accessible digital content. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces compliance liability and expands equitable access for all families.
Rural and Low-Income School Program
Discuss this project →Student Transportation Safety Monitoring Initiative
Student Safety · Fleet Operations
High Priority
About this project
Documented close-call incidents involving school buses signal an unresolved transportation safety risk that has not been addressed through a formal technology solution. Without proactive monitoring, the district remains exposed to preventable incidents affecting student welfare and operational liability.
The opportunity
With the 2026–2027 budget approved and new district leadership establishing priorities, this is a timely window to pilot a fleet safety monitoring program. Addressing this gap now supports student safety outcomes, strengthens due diligence, and aligns with the district's demonstrated commitment to technology investment.
Educational Software Renewal and IT Procurement Planning
IT Modernization · Ed Tech Procurement
High Priority
About this project
The district faces time-sensitive procurement decisions as pricing on key educational software platforms expires in August and September 2026. Alongside renewals, ongoing investment in 1:1 devices, hardware replacement, and infrastructure signals a continuously active and budget-approved technology cycle.
The opportunity
The approved 2026–2027 budget and a confirmed annual IT and software spend establish active funding ahead of the August/September pricing deadlines. Acting within this defined window ensures instructional continuity, cost efficiency, and alignment with the district's Spring 2026 technology needs evaluation.