Staff presented the Indiana accountability model finalized 05/01/2026, explained that district and building grades will return after a 'year 0' validation process, and said the model uses multiple matrices and success indicators beyond prior proficiency measures.

Instructional staff reviewed the state accountability model and highlighted school-by-school report-card changes: JC Lynch rose to 53; CISA reached its highest score in four years; Main Street was rated unsatisfactory and will present a school-improvement plan at a future meeting.

Superintendent briefed the board on 2025–26 accountability changes — new components, changed scoring and raised letter-grade cutoffs — and presented school-level highlights; he said the combined effect moved many districts down a letter grade and announced that DeSoto County remains a rated district.

Dr. Lavonne Dean Knoll of PHM's learning division walked the board through IDOE's new accountability model (GPS platform, 18 indicators) and said the first year of letter grades is a baseline "year 0;" board members questioned how growth, private-school selection and timing of published grades will be handled.

District presenter Dr. Windham explained Indiana's HGA 1498 accountability model, how 18 indicators across four grade bands will be scored, and practical effects for Avon: attendance thresholds, transfer rules and a year-zero implementation window for letter grades.