GEO Academies - Gary, Indiana

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday May 28th, 2020 @2:00 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
Dana Gore not present member
Nadine McDowell present member On Time At Adjournment
Arlene Pearson present member On Time At Adjournment

Notes to the Minutes

Prior to the meeting, on May 17, 2020, Board Members Lisa Edwards, Katrina Hudson, and Theodore McClendon were removed from the Board in accordance with the the Bylaws of 21st Century Charter School at Gary (Modified February 12, 2016), Section 1.4 (1) and/or (2).


Welcome and Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Arlene Colvin, Chair.

Approval of Agenda

Motion to Approve the Agenda

By: Arlene Pearson Seconded by: Nadine McDowell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes - May 14, 2020

Motion to Approve the Minutes of March 14, 2020 for 21st Century.

By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Nadine McDowell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval - 2020-21 School Calendar

Motion to Approve the 2020-21 School Calendar, subject to change.

By: Nadine McDowell Seconded by: Alyce Butler

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Discussion - Revised Governing Documents

The Board discussed the need for new governance documents, particularly updated Bylaws. The Chair named an Ad Hoc Committee on Bylaws/Structure, and appointed Arlene Pearson, Alyce Butler, and Arlene Colvin to the committee. The Committee will also seek independent legal counsel.

Discussion - 2020-21 School Year Planning

Kevin Teasley, Superintendent, updated the Board on summer and fall planning.

Public Comment

Two members of the public addressed the Board.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:30 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Nadine McDowell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.