Reporting

(1) Pursuant to T.C.A. § 49-8-1504(b), the ISD, in collaboration with the Department, shall annually, on a timeline set by the Department, determine the research, practice, and INNOVATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS CHAPTER 0520-01-25 professional development goals for the ISD in addition to the professional development requirements for all other LEAs and established by law. (2) Pursuant to T.C.A. § 49-8-1508, beginning January 15 following one (1) full school year of operation of an ISD and each January 15 thereafter, the local board of education for an ISD shall provide a report to the Department including: (a) Findings and recommendations based on the research goals; and (b) Compliance data for the practice and professional development goals. (3) Upon request, the Department shall transmit the annual ISD reports to the State Board, Tennessee General Assembly, or Office of the Governor. (4) The ISD shall participate in any monitoring requirements that apply to LEAs, including the Department’s processes for monitoring compliance with federal and state laws and State Board of Education rules.