GEO Academies 21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College
Minutes
21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College August Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Location
21st Century Academy
Lower Secondary Building
1440 E. 35th Street
Gary, IN
Directors Present
A. Colvin, D. Gore, M. Wells, N. McDowell
Directors Absent
L. Gonzalez
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Teasley
Non Voting Members Present
K. Teasley
Guests Present
D. Teasley (remote), K. Pitts (remote)
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 Aug 15, 2024 at 12:10 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes - May 23, 2024
Item tabled to next meeting.
D.
Approve Agenda
N. McDowell made a motion to Approve Agenda, with the addition of "TAG Policy Approval".
M. Wells seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Superintendent Report
A.
Superintendent Report
Dana Teasley presented the Superintendent Report for 21st Century Academy and GMC, noting anticipated enrollment, hiring trends, new CTE programs, and strong summer professional development program.
III. Financial Report
A.
Approval - New School Treasurer (21st Century Academy/GMC)
N. McDowell made a motion to Approve Kathy Pitts, GEO Foundation CFO, as 21st Century Academy/GMC School Treasurer.
D. Gore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval - 2023-24 Year End Financial Review
D. Gore made a motion to Approve the presentation of the 2023-24 Year-End Financial Review for 21st Century Academy and GMC as presented by Kathy Pitts.
N. McDowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval - Teacher Appreciation Grant Policy
N. McDowell made a motion to Approve the 2024-25 TAG Policy as Presented.
D. Gore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Discussion
A.
Discussion
The Board discussed planning and financial impact of the potential Athletic Center.
The Board discussed ongoing interest in considering a Network Consolidation plan, and will continue discussions.
V. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no Public Comment
VI. New Business
A.
New Business
- The Board discussed the transition to Board on Track as an Open Meeting platform.
- The Board reviewed and completed Conflict of Interest forms.
VII. 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 12:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley
Prior to the meeting, the Board had the opportunity to meet with current prospective Bachelor Degree candidates at 21st Century Academy.
The Board also enjoyed lunch prepared by 21st Century Culinary Program students.