GEO Academies 21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College
Minutes
21st Century/GMC Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Location
21st Century Academy
Board Room
Jr. High Building
1440 E 35th St
Gary, IN 46409
Directors Present
A. Colvin, D. Gore, J. Mount, L. Gonzalez, M. Wells, N. McDowell
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
D. Teasley
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Colvin called a meeting of the board of directors of GEO Academies 21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College to order on Thursday Sep 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
N. McDowell made a motion to Approve the Agenda as presented.
J. Mount seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes - May 15, 2025
N. McDowell made a motion to approve the minutes from 21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College May Board Meeting on 05-15-25.
L. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Governance
A.
Approval: New Board Member (Chris White)
J. Mount made a motion to Name Chris White to the 21st Century Academy and GMC Boards of Directors.
L. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Election of 2025-26 Officers
N. McDowell made a motion to Nominate Arlene Colvin as Board Chair for the 2025-26 School Year.
L. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Mount |
Aye
|
| M. Wells |
Absent
|
| N. McDowell |
Aye
|
| L. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| A. Colvin |
Abstain
|
| D. Gore |
Aye
|
N. McDowell made a motion to Nominate Louis Gonzalez as Vice Chair for the 2025-26 School Year.
J. Mount seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Mount |
Aye
|
| D. Gore |
Aye
|
| L. Gonzalez |
Abstain
|
| M. Wells |
Absent
|
| A. Colvin |
Aye
|
| N. McDowell |
Aye
|
L. Gonzalez made a motion to Nominate Justin Mount as Secretary/Treasurer for the 2025-26 School Year.
N. McDowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Gonzalez |
Aye
|
| N. McDowell |
Aye
|
| A. Colvin |
Aye
|
| J. Mount |
Abstain
|
| M. Wells |
Absent
|
| D. Gore |
Aye
|
III. Superintendent Report
A.
Academic Update
B.
Approval: D. Teasley Dissertation Study
J. Mount made a motion to Approve Dana Teasley's dissertation research study.
L. Gonzalez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Financial Report
A.
Financial Review
Kathy Pitts presented the 2024-25 year end financials.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley
Dana Teasley provided the Superintendent report, noting strong ILEARN scores, strong enrollment, and summer programming.