WFYI Education Desk reporter Carter Barrett spoke with Taylor Bennett about what the bill could mean for the future of the site.

A report presented to the Indianapolis Public Schools board says commissioners should look for a superintendent with experience in an urban environment, connections to Indianapolis, and a successful track record.

The programs leaders say it focuses on hands-on experience, mentorship and feedback for its students.

Officials say the grant will help close the gap between the need for skilled employees and the skills people need to reach the "jobs of the future."

The district plans to hold at least three community input sessions before the search for a new superintendent begins.

Supporters of this grading system say it gives schools time to adjust. Critics say using growth as the only indicator of school success is misleading.

It's been 19 months since Lloyd Knight became principal at Howe Community High School. Next month, the State Board of Education will vote whether the school should close or become a charter school free of state sanctions.

The workshops were designed to help teachers address students with traumatic experiences like food insecurity, physical and sexual abuse, and substance abuse.

One of the event's sponsors said he decided to host the event after calls during the November election for the district to engage more with its community.

District staff will receive between a 3 and 22 percent raise.