The plan would redistrict an estimated 2,265 students in HSE's elementary, intermediate and junior high schools.

These schools would operate independently from most district policies but can receive services like busing and food plans.

A second school employee filed a discrimination charge against Roncalli High School and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Friday.

After the review, the IPS school board may choose to restart or close these schools.

The state accountability system changed in 2016 to include a greater focus on student progress, and most schools received high marks on their growth measures this year.

The proposed changes would shorten fall break from two weeks to one week. The extra week would be added to summer break.

The fate of two Indianapolis high schools -- Manual and Howe -- poised to exit state control will be decided in March by the State Board of Education based on feedback from the community.

The Indiana State Teachers Association announced Saturday that the head of the teachers union representing Indianapolis Public Schools resigned and is at the center of an investigation.

In the upcoming legislative session, the IDOE plans to request $20 million in funding to support STEM programs across the state.

IPS school board candidates critical of the current administration made gains this election cycle, ousting two incumbent board members.