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Agency-Wide Emergency Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
TDOE lacks a publicly identified agency-wide Emergency Operations Plan and has no current mass-notification platform, leaving the department without a formal incident response and continuity framework. A vacant Senior Director of Safety and Transportation role compounds this governance gap, elevating operational and compliance risk across the agency.
The opportunity
The FY26-27 budget cycle is underway and two aligned grant opportunities provide a clear funding path for emergency management infrastructure with limited local match required. Acting now positions TDOE to close critical preparedness gaps, strengthen safety governance, and demonstrate responsible stewardship of public trust.
School Safety Enhancement Program
Discuss this project →Mass Notification Platform for Statewide School Safety
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
TDOE currently lacks an agency-wide mass notification platform, leaving staff, students, and stakeholders without reliable emergency communication. Combined with a vacant safety leadership role and no documented agency-level EOP, this gap creates significant operational and safety risk during critical incidents.
The opportunity
The active FY26-27 budget cycle, aligned grant opportunities in school safety, and available cooperative purchasing vehicles create a timely path to close this critical gap. Acting now supports compliance, strengthens emergency readiness, and advances equitable safety outcomes across Tennessee's school communities.
School Safety Enhancement Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & ADA Digital Compliance
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
TDOE faces a mandated deadline of April 26, 2027 to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance for web content and documents. Non-compliance creates legal exposure and restricts equitable access to digital services for students, families, and stakeholders.
The opportunity
A dedicated statewide $4M ADA digital-accessibility budget provides direct funding, and the active FY26-27 budget cycle aligns procurement timing. Cooperative purchasing programs are available to simplify acquisition and accelerate delivery ahead of the compliance deadline.
Statewide ADA accessibility allocation
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Modernization Initiative
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
TDOE's $2.8M recurring IT operations budget increase signals active investment in modernizing cybersecurity and IT management capabilities within a $32M+ annual technology environment. While no specific cybersecurity mandates are currently identified, the scale of operations and expanding infrastructure present measurable risk exposure without updated controls and management tooling.
The opportunity
The active FY26-27 budget cycle and confirmed recurring funding create a timely window to advance IT modernization priorities. Cooperative purchasing programs are available to streamline procurement, reduce administrative burden, and accelerate deployment aligned with fiscal planning timelines.
NASPO ValuePoint
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