GEO Next Generation Academy - Indianapolis
Minutes
GEO Next Generation Academy June Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Location
Virtual Meeting hosted via Microsoft Teams
Directors Present
E. Nieto (remote), J. McMillian (remote), J. Ready (remote), R. Bernard-Tucker (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Watson, I. Elliott, J. Russell
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Teasley (remote), K. Teasley (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
D. Teasley (remote), K. Teasley (remote)
Guests Present
Abike Akinro (remote), J. Abdulrasheed (remote), K. Pitts (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes - February 19, 2026
II. Governance Update
A.
Board Member Resignation & SALA Update
III. Superintendent's Report
A.
IREAD, Enrollment & Staffing Updates
D. Teasley provided an update on end-of-year operations and planning for the 2026-27 school year. Key highlights:
• IREAD third-grade literacy results are trending approximately 15% above prior year. Full ILEARN results pending.
• Enrollment interest is tracking above prior year at this point in the season. School has been identified as the fastest-growing charter school in Marion County.
• School is fully staffed for fall 2026-27.
IV. Approvals
A.
3rd Quarter Financials
K. Pitts presented Q3 year-to-date financials reflecting a positive bottom line.
B.
26-27 Preliminary Budget
K. Pitts presented the preliminary budget reflecting projected modest enrollment growth and anticipated CSP grant funding supporting middle school expansion. Motion to approve carried unanimously.
C.
Election of New Board Member
The board considered and voted to approve the addition of Abike Akinro to the Board of Directors. Ms. Akinro was welcomed to the board.
V. Other Business
A.
Board Retreat & New Board Candidate
The board discussed scheduling a board retreat for late July or early August to review school performance data and set priorities for the coming year. Chair McMillian agreed to coordinate available dates. The board received and acknowledged a prospective board candidate referral for future consideration.
The board noted the resignation of board member Alice Watson. The board also discussed the status of the GEO Services & Licensing Agreement and next steps for securing outside counsel. Target completion ahead of the August board meeting.