GEO Academies - Gary, Indiana

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday September 12th, 2019 @12:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Arlene Colvin present chair On Time At Adjournment
Alyce Butler not present vice-chair
Lisa Edwards present member On Time At Adjournment
Dana Gore present member On Time At Adjournment
Katrina Hudson present member On Time At Adjournment
Theodore McClendon present member On Time At Adjournment
Nadine McDowell not present member
Arlene Pearson present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

Meeting was held at the North Building in the board room at 1440 E. 35th Street (old Ivy Tech bldg.).

Approval of Agenda

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Arlene Pearson Seconded by: Katrina Hudson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Leadership Introductions

Kevin Teasley introduced the new 21-C leadership:

  1. High School: LaKisha Thigpen;
  2. Middle School: Daniel Velasco; and
  3. Elementary School: Nikki Dates.

Kevin went on to introduce Joe Arredondo as the returning Principal for GMC-E and GMC-W; as well as Sandra Douglas as the Chief Academic Officer and Jeff Lozer as the Chief Operating Officer for GEO.

Approval of Minutes - July 11, 2019 and June 13, 2019

Motion to approve.

Motion to approve minutes from 7-11-19 and 6-13-19 meetings.

By: Arlene Pearson Seconded by: Katrina Hudson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Enrollment/Staffing Update

Superintendent Kevin Teasley presented the enrollment/staffing report for 21st Century, GMC East and GMC West.

Transportation Update

Kevin Teasley updated the Board on the status of transportation for 21st Century.

Academic Update

Kevin Teasley presented the academic report. The Board subsequently discussed the ILearn test.

Approval: Teacher Appreciation Grant

Approve Teacher Appreciation Grants Policy ("TAG") for 21-C, GMC-E, and GMC-W.

By: Arlene Pearson Seconded by: Dana Gore

Board discussed. Motion passed. 

New Business:

  • Theo McClendon presented information on the "1619 Project". This was referred to the Academic Committee.
  • Dana Teasley discussed the medicaid info. request and conflict of interest forms.
  • Dana Gore reminded the assembly that seniors need to take their SAT/ACT to apply for IU Groups College Prep Support Program.
  • The Director of HR for Gary Housing wants to visit the high school to present opportunities to students.
  • The Board discussed the expulsion process.
  • The "Election of Officers" agenda item was tabled for next meeting.

Public Comment

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:22 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Dana Gore Seconded by: Arlene Pearson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.