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EOP Compliance and Emergency Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including unverified EOP review status, no documented HSEEP exercises, and unconfirmed compliance with Tennessee SAVE Act mandates for EOP submission, drills, and security assessments. These deficiencies create compounding legal and operational safety risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant directly supports emergency notification and preparedness initiatives, and an anticipated $600,000–$700,000 increase in state funding expands local budget capacity. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses non-discretionary compliance mandates while strengthening campus safety outcomes.
FY 2026 COPS SVPP
Discuss this project →Modernize Emergency Notification & Mass Communication Systems
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's current emergency communications platform has unverified interoperability and no documented performance validation, creating uncertainty in incident response reliability. Tennessee SAVE Act mandates for EOP submission, drills, and security assessments remain unmet, elevating compliance and safety risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
The FY 2026 COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant directly supports emergency notification and communication technology, offering a near-term funding path. Combined with an anticipated increase in state funding, this fiscal window is well-positioned to address compliance gaps and strengthen district-wide incident response outcomes.
FY 2026 COPS SVPP
Discuss this project →K–12 IT and Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district has active strategic initiatives to modernize IT infrastructure and expand 1:1 device programs, supported by an existing annual technology spend of nearly $300,000. While budget commitment is established, gaps in documented cybersecurity posture and infrastructure currency present operational and compliance risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
An anticipated state funding increase of $600,000–$700,000 expands capacity for investment, and the district's use of cooperative purchasing vehicles can accelerate procurement within the current planning cycle. Acting now aligns modernization efforts with strategic plan milestones and strengthens long-term operational resilience.
TIPS Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Equity Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Student & Family Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks demonstrated WCAG conformance across its digital properties, creating compliance risk and potential barriers for students, families, and staff with disabilities. Integration gaps across existing platforms compound the challenge, limiting equitable access to essential district services and communications.
The opportunity
Accessibility-focused capital improvements are already referenced in the district's strategic initiatives, signaling planned investment and budget alignment in the current planning cycle. Addressing WCAG gaps now reduces legal exposure, advances digital equity, and positions the district to leverage cooperative purchasing agreements already in use.