Because the Kentucky Department of Education identified Yates Elementary as a CSI school (in need of Comprehensive Support and Improvement), the authority granted under state law to the School-Based Decision Making Council was suspended and transferred to the superintendent. Yates now has an Advisory Leadership Team.

• News release on 2017-18 state accountability results 
• CSI status and SBDM implications 

Even though in 2018-19 Yates was no longer among the state's lowest-performing 5 percent of elementaries and the CSI label was removed, the district is maintaining control until the Yates turnaround plan is complete to ensure continuation of additional support and resources. 

• 2018-19 state accountability data

Turnaround plan

CSI Audit Report