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District outlines $570,000 in federal CSI/TSI funds, priorities include tutoring, CHAMPS PD and sustainability plans
Summary
District staff presented the breakdown of Comprehensive/Targeted Support & Improvement (CSI/TSI) federal funding — approximately $570,000 total — and explained how CSI, ATSI and watch‑list schools will use funds for tutoring, professional development and sustainability measures.
District staff gave a detailed presentation of federal Comprehensive/Targeted Support & Improvement (CSI/TSI) funding and how the district plans to allocate the award.
Staff said the district’s designated schools together will receive approximately $570,000 under the federal grants. CSI (comprehensive) schools receive per‑student allotments (the presentation listed a per‑student figure and identified Williston, Freeman and Forest Hills as CSI recipients with Williston’s allotment relatively higher because of enrollment). ATSI (targeted support) schools will receive roughly $14,253.62 each, and watch‑list schools (TSI‑CU) that are not required to receive funding were given a discretionary allocation equivalent to about 10% of the allotment (approximately $5,183.13 each) to support improvement planning.
Staff described common allowable uses: targeted tutoring, subs to permit co‑planning and pull‑out work, instructional coaching, additional CHAMPS professional development for engagement/behavior supports, and some software diagnostic purchases (Freeman noted an i‑Ready diagnostic purchase). Each school was required to produce an evidence‑based improvement plan and a sustainability strategy (train‑the‑trainer, integrating practices into regular schedules) before funds are released; staff said some schools have already submitted plans and will be able to access funds July 1.
What’s next: Staff will implement year‑one interventions, monitor outcomes, and return periodic reports on progress and how the funded activities are sustaining beyond the grant period.
