GEO Academies - Gary, Indiana

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday July 11th, 2019 @12:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Arlene Colvin present chair On Time At Adjournment
Alyce Butler present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Lisa Edwards not present member
Dana Gore present member On Time At Adjournment
Katrina Hudson not present member
Dakita Jones not present member
Theodore McClendon present member On Time At Adjournment
Nadine McDowell present member On Time At Adjournment
Arlene Pearson not present member
Daniel Velasco not present Non-voting Administration
LaKisha Thigpen not present Non-voting Administration

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be held at 724 Washington St., Gary, IN.

Approval of Agenda

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Arlene Colvin Seconded by: Alyce Butler

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Election of New Officers

Board discussed election of new officers and delayed the election until the nominating committee meets.

2019-20 Board Meeting Dates Consideration

Board discussed meeting dates for the 2019-20 school year. Theo McClendon motioned and Nadine McDowell seconded to have six (6) meetings during the year with meeting starting at noon and for board members to plan on meetings lasting 1.5 hours on the second Thursday of August, September, October, March, April and May and the board holds the right to hold other meetings as needed. Motion passed.

Enrollment Update - All Schools

Daniel Velasco, acting principal of 21-C, gave the Board an update on staffing and enrollment.

Move Update

New Business

Dana Gore requested an executive session to discuss personnel.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:16 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Nadine McDowell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.