GEO Academies 21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College
Minutes
21st Century/GMC February Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Location
21st Century Academy
Board Room
Jr. High Building
1440 E 35th St
Gary, IN 46409
Directors Present
C. White, D. Gore, J. Mount, L. Gonzalez
Directors Absent
A. Colvin, M. Wells, N. McDowell
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Teasley
Non Voting Members Present
K. Teasley
Guests Present
D. Teasley, Delincia Smith, Emma Kershner, J. Abdulrasheed, K. Pitts, P. Morikis
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes - November 13, 2025
II. Recognition: 21st Century Girls Cougar Basketball Team
A.
Coach Bradford Intro
III. Superintendent Report
A.
Superintendent Update
Dana Teasley provided the Superintendent report, noting forthcoming management agreement discussion by Jamal Abdulrasheed and Executive Director's updates by Pete Morikis and Delincia Smith.
B.
Discussion: Executive Director's Update (Pete Morikis & Delincia Smith)
Pete Morikis provided an overview of the Flex Program, including program structure, student eligibility criteria, benefits, and administrative procedures. He also reported on the HBCU tour trip and highlighted the robotics team's recent success.
Delincia Smith shared student success stories and reported increased college enrollment and course completion rates. She announced the addition of new athletic programs, including cross country, track and field, middle school basketball, girls flag football, and girls basketball. Smith also noted improvements to food service programs that are benefiting students in need.
C.
Discussion: Scholarship +
Kevin Teasley presented the Scholarship+ Program partnership and reported on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ivy Tech, Purdue Northwest, and IU Northwest. The MOU formalizes and publicizes 21st Century Charter School's existing relationships with these institutions and establishes additional institutional supports for 21C students. Mr. Teasley also noted that a celebratory event is scheduled for March 2026.
D.
Discussion: Upcoming Events
E.
Management Agreement
Jamal Abdulrasheed discussed forthcoming updated management agreement between GEO Foundation and the school. He noted high-level improvements and expectations on next steps.
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion: Q2 Financial Reports
Kathy Pitts presented Q2 financial report.
B.
Discussion: Hybrid High School Program
V. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjusted at 1:22 PM.
Coach Bradford introduced the girls basketball team, highlighted the program's growth plan and vision.