Departments

The Office of Innovation and Improvements ensures technical assistance and leadership in relation to programs and plans funded and/or mandated by state and federal governmental agencies so that student achievement will increase and requirements for funding guidelines are met. To that end, Innovation and Improvements is responsible for preparing, monitoring, submitting, implementing, evaluating, and reporting over $10 million in federal and state supplemental grant funded programs.

The overarching goal of the Office of Innovation and Improvements and Federal Grants is to maximize the utilization of grant funds aligned to the Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) priorities and minimize financial risks associated with non-compliance of grant requirements. This will be accomplished in the following manner:

• Financial Impact: Increase accuracy of information by collecting, analyzing, and reporting information accordingly to maximize use of funds.
• Ensure Student Achievement: Increase timeliness of information by reviewing and adjusting current practices, procedures, and processes.
• Staff Development: Increase knowledge in funding agency legislation, regulations, and GCSC processes and systems.
• Family, Community, and Customer Engagement Satisfaction: Strengthen customer relationships by understanding the entire learning community and customizing services to address those needs.