GEO Next Generation Academy - Indianapolis
Minutes
GEO Next Generation Academy August Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Location
GEO Next Generation Academy
High School Building
4010 N. Sherman Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
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Directors Present
E. Nieto, I. Elliott, J. McMillian, J. Ready, R. Bernard-Tucker
Directors Absent
A. Watson, J. Russell
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Teasley
Non Voting Members Present
D. Teasley
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. McMillian called a meeting of the board of directors of GEO Next Generation Academy - Indianapolis to order on Thursday Aug 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes - May 22, 2025
J. McMillian made a motion to approve the minutes from GEO Next Generation Academy May Board Meeting on 05-22-25.
R. Bernard-Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Governance
A.
2025-26 Election of Officers
R. Bernard-Tucker made a motion to Nominate Jimmie McMillian as Board Chair for 2025-26 School Year.
I. Elliott seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Ready |
Aye
|
| E. Nieto |
Aye
|
| I. Elliott |
Aye
|
| R. Bernard-Tucker |
Aye
|
| J. McMillian |
Abstain
|
| A. Watson |
Absent
|
| J. Russell |
Absent
|
R. Bernard-Tucker made a motion to Nominate Eduardo Nieto as Vice Chair for the 2025-26 School Year.
J. McMillian seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Ready |
Aye
|
| I. Elliott |
Aye
|
| E. Nieto |
Abstain
|
| J. McMillian |
Aye
|
| A. Watson |
Absent
|
| J. Russell |
Absent
|
| R. Bernard-Tucker |
Aye
|
J. McMillian made a motion to Nominate India Elliott as Secretary/Treasurer for the 2025-26 School Year.
R. Bernard-Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Nieto |
Aye
|
| J. McMillian |
Aye
|
| R. Bernard-Tucker |
Aye
|
| A. Watson |
Absent
|
| I. Elliott |
Abstain
|
| J. Russell |
Absent
|
| J. Ready |
Aye
|
III. Superintendent Report
A.
Superintendent Report
B.
Approval - Lease Amendment (HVAC)
E. Nieto made a motion to Approve the Lease Amendment as presented.
R. Bernard-Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Financial Report
A.
Review: 2024-25 Year End Financials (Draft)
Kathy Pitts, School Treasurer, presented the 2024-25 year-end financials.
V. Other Business
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
B.
New Business
There was no new business.
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 1:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Teasley
Dana Teasley presented the Superintendent's Report, sharing staffing trends and noting projected strong enrollment for this upcoming year.