GEO Academies - Gary, Indiana

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday October 10th, 2019 @12:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

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

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting took place at the High School: 1440 E. 35th Street, Gary IN (former Ivy Tech location) North Building; Administrative Board Room


The meeting was called to order at 12:05 by Alyce Butler, Vice Chair.

Approval of Agenda

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Lisa Edwards Seconded by: Theodore McClendon

The Board discussed the budget at length with the School Treasurer, Dana Teasley.

Approval of Minutes - September 12, 2019

Motion to approve.

Approve the Minutes of September 12, 2019

By: Nadine McDowell Seconded by: Lisa Edwards

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Superintendent's Report

Kevin Teasley presented his Superintendent's Report.

The board discussed the need for an e-learning policy.

21st Century Charter School: Budget Approval

Approve the Final 21st Century 2019-20 Budget

By: Nadine McDowell Seconded by: Lisa Edwards

The Board discussed the budget at length with the School Treasurer, Dana Teasley.

Gary Middle College East: Budget Approval

Approve the Final GMC East 2019-20 Budget

By: Lisa Edwards Seconded by: Arlene Pearson

The Board discussed the budget at length with the School Treasurer, Dana Teasley.

Gary Middle College West: Budget Approval

Approve the Final GMC West 2019-20 Budget

By: Arlene Colvin Seconded by: Nadine McDowell

The Board discussed the budget at length with the School Treasurer, Dana Teasley.

Public Comment

New Business:

The Board discussed changes to Ivy Tech's fall break in the 2020-21 school year, and noted the need to review the 21C school calendar.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:07 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Arlene Pearson Seconded by: Nadine McDowell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.