About the CSIU

CSIU Region

The CSIU's primary service area consists of Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties in central Pennsylvania. It also includes...

  • 17 school districts
  • 3 technical schools
  • 73 nonpublic schools
  • 4,630 instructional, administration and support employees
  • 36,400 public school students and
  • 4,210 nonpublic school students

CSIU Clients

  • Educational programs for CSIU-region schools and communities
  • Educational programs and technical assistance to schools statewide through contracts with state agencies
  • Continuing education classes for CSIU-region businesses and non-profit organizations

CSIU Divisions

  • Center for Schools and Communities
  • Cooperative Business Services and Operations
  • Educational Initiatives
  • Finance, Accounting and Budget
  • Human Resources
  • Outreach Programs and Corrections Education
  • Professional Development and School Improvement
  • Special Education and Early Childhood
  • Technology Group
CSIU Funding
  • State and federal grants
  • State contracts
  • Service contracts

2010-11 Total CSIU Fiscal Responsibility: $172.7 million

CSIU Budgets: $79.2 million

General Operating Budget: $1.8 million
Approved by CSIU board and constituent district boards

Specialized education and training programs budget: $47.5 million
Approved by CSIU board

Statewide programs budget: $29.9 million
Approved by CSIU board

CSIU Management/Support Services: $93.5million
PA Trust, Central Susquehanna Trust, PENCON, SusQ-Cyber School and nonprofit foundations


CSIU Governance

  • Marketplace Philosophy - clients determine program participation
  • 17-member Board of Directors - approves operations; comprised of representatives from constituent district boards of directors
  • Superintendents' Advisory Council - advises on programs and services

CSIU Mission Statement

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit...
BUILDS partnerships with schools and communities
SERVES established and emerging constituencies
INSPIRES individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential
ENCOURAGES teamwork, cooperation and diversity
STRIVES for innovation and excellence
TO CREATE THE FUTURE.

The "mission statement" above, along with the beliefs, goals and strategies on the following pages, were developed by a committee of CSIU staff, board members and district superintendents over several months of strategic planning during 1994-95. The CSIU board adopted the mission statement and the beliefs, goals and strategies in February 1995.

Beliefs of the CSIU

We believe that . . .

  • Children are first and are the future.
  • Lifelong learning is vital.
  • Every individual has unique talents, perspectives and contributions.
  • Diverse staff, clients and programs build strength.
  • Teamwork and partnerships are essential.
  • Effective, open communication and mutual respect foster trust.
  • Innovative, responsive, cost-effective and client-centered services are paramount.

For more information on programs and services, contact the CSIU:
Phone: (570) 523-1155 Fax: (570) 524-7104
Address: P.O. Box 213 Lewisburg, PA 17837
Building Address: 90 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA 17847
Email: csiu@csiu.org