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District staff outlines CSI/TSI designations as trustees press for funding clarity
Summary
District presenters summarized Indiana CSI/TSI school designations, required improvement plans and state supports; trustees pressed for timelines, grant availability and whether a proposed funding restructuring tied to a Mazzi contract would affect Title I services.
The School City of Hammond received an overview of Indiana’s school accountability labels on Sept. 3, as district staff described how Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) designations are assigned and what schools must do to exit those classifications.
The presentation, given by a district staff presenter, explained that CSI applies to Title I schools in the bottom 5% or those with a graduation rate of 67% or lower, while TSI applies when a student group persistently underperforms. The presenter said schools are identified on a four‑year cycle and must submit a comprehensive needs assessment and a school improvement plan that includes a theory of action, measurable goals and…
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