Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Nadine McDowell
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Colvin | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Alyce Butler | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Jena’ Bellezza | present member | 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 |
| Charles Swanson | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Arlene Pearson | not present member | ||
| Arlene Pearson | not present member |
Called to order by Arlene Colvin Board Chair at 1:00 p.m.
Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Nadine McDowell
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Kevin Teasley introduced new GEO team members, Marlon Lewellyn and Emily Burke to the Board.
Approve the minutes as presented.
By: Charles Swanson Seconded by: Nadine McDowell
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Amy Osborne, from the Authorizer for Gary Middle College West, Indiana State Charter Board, was welcomed.
Anthony Cherry, Principal, gave an update on the start of school, noting a 90% retention of teachers. Current enrollment is 875, and we are currently filling from the waitlist to reach the 900 full enrollment goal. There are 350 students on the waitlist.
Principal Cherry also reported on the success of the Sylvan partnership with summer school students who needed to pass the ECA test for graduation.
Joe Arredondo, Principal gave his Start of School Update. The school is fully staffed and ready to go, with high enrollment, with 325 between both schools (East and West.) He expected continued high demand for enrollment over the next few weeks.
Joe Arredondo, Principal gave an update on the preparations for the opening of the school, noting the final construction on the inside, and the community reception. Students are beginning to be more receptive now that they see the new facility is open and renovated.
The Board discussed the sharing of staff between schools for cost savings.
Dana Teasley, Treasurer - Review of 2017-18 Year End Financials
Approve the Financials as Presented
By: Jena’ Bellezza Seconded by: Alyce Butler
The Board discussed the financials.
Dana Teasley, Treasurer - Review of 2017-18 Year End Financials
Approve the Financials as Presented
By: Jena’ Bellezza Seconded by: Alyce Butler
The Board discussed the financials.
Motion to discuss the financials in dept at the next meeting, and hold it at the regular time, noon.
By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Nadine McDowell
For - Nadine McDowell, Alyce Butler, Jena Bellaza, Arlene Colvin
Motion to hold the next meeting on Sept 13 at 5 pm.
By: Charles Swanson Seconded by: Theodore McClendon
For: Charles Swanson, Theodore McClendon, Jena Bellazza
The Board discussed the need for new space at 21st Century.
Adjourn at 2:00 p.m.
By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Theodore McClendon
There was no notable discussion on the motion.