GEO Academies 21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College
Minutes
21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College February Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Location
21st Century Academy
North Secondary Campus
1440 E. 35th St.
Gary, IN 46409
Directors Present
A. Colvin, D. Gore, J. Mount, L. Gonzalez, M. Wells, N. McDowell
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Teasley
Non Voting Members Present
K. Teasley
Guests Present
D. Teasley, K. Pitts, P. Morikis
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 Feb 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
L. Gonzalez made a motion to Approve Agenda as presented.
N. McDowell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes - Aug 15, 2024
N. McDowell made a motion to approve the minutes from 21st Century Academy/Gary Middle College November Board Meeting on 11-04-24.
D. Gore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Superintendent Report
A.
Superintendent Report
- Superintendent Dana Teasley gave the Report, highlighting:
- Remediation and support efforts for students close to graduation
- Implementation of "Micro Academies" at 9-12
- Renewed focus on TAP implementation and data to drive decisions
III. Financial Report
A.
Financial Review
School Treasurer Kathy Pitts presented Q2 financials to the Board for both 21st Century and Gary Middle College for Board review and discussion.
IV. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
V. Other Business
A.
Other Business
Founder Kevin Teasley discussed with the Board the following:
- Scholars' Honors Night in April
- 20th Anniversary celebration planning
- Discussions with IUN/PNW regarding Direct Admit pathways
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 adjourned at 1:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley