GEO Academies - Gary, Indiana

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday January 10th, 2019 @6:00 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
Jena’ Bellezza not present member
Lisa Edwards not present member
Dana Gore present member On Time At Adjournment
Katrina Hudson not present member
Dakita Jones present member On Time At Adjournment
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 present member On Time At Adjournment
Arlene Pearson not present member

Welcome and Call to Order

Approval of Agenda

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Nadine McDowell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes - December 13, 2018

Motion to approve.

To approve the minutes as submitted

By: Nadine McDowell Seconded by: Alyce Butler

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

21st Century Charter School: Update

Superintendent Kevin Teasley reviewed his report, noting:

  • nearly 500 students on the waitlist
  • 100% participation in ISTEP retakes
  • 50% of the graduating class have already received acceptance letters from colleges
  • the school's 93.9% graduation rate is the best in the past 4 years, and the best in Gary; College and Career Readiness rate is 80.5% and the best in NW Indiana.
  • The graduating class is on track to earn a cumulative average of 20 college credits each - a new record for the school.


The Board discussed the data, including the CCR rate in further detail.

Gary Middle College West/East: Update

Principal Arredondo gave his report, noting the school have a combined enrollment of 350 students, and continue to enroll, with an upcoming mid-year graduation of up to 20 students in January.

Discussion: Board Retreat (date, goals)

The Board agreed via consensus that the Board retreat would be February 2, 2019, with topics to be determined.

Discussion: Board Broadcasting Policy

The Board discussed numerous questions regarding a possible Broadcasting Policy, and agreed via consensus to refer the topic to committee for further discussion.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:41 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Alyce Butler Seconded by: Theodore McClendon

There was no notable discussion on the motion.