GEO Next Generation Academy - Indianapolis

Minutes

GEO Next Generation Academy August Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Location

GEO Next Generation Academy

Secondary Building

4010 N. Sherman Dr.

Indianapolis, IN

Directors Present

A. Watson (remote), J. McMillian, J. Moore (remote)

Directors Absent

J. Ready, J. Russell

Guests Present

D. Teasley, K. Pitts, K. 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 29, 2024 at 12:05 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Moore made a motion to Approve the Minutes of May 7, 2024.
A. Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Superintendent Report

A.

Superintendent Report

Dana Teasley shared the Superintendent's Report, noting the successful expansion into K-6, hiring trends, and professional development.  Dawn Clark, Director of College and Career Programming, shared the expanding portfolio of career certification options at the school, and Anita Silverman, Executive Director - Indianapolis shared information regarding student and parent engagement.

 

The Board discussed the upcoming charter renewal process.

A. Watson made a motion to accept the Superintendent's Report.
J. Moore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Moore made a motion to submit an application for charter renewal from the Indiana Charter School Board.
A. Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Finance

A.

Approval of New School Treasurer - Kathy Pitts

J. McMillian made a motion to name Kathy Pitts, GEO Foundation CFO, as School Treasurer.
A. Watson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Financial Review 2023-24

Kathy Pitts presented the 2023-24 year-end financial statements.

C.

Teacher Appreciation Grant - Policy Approval

A. Watson made a motion to Approve the Teacher Appreciation Grant Policy, as presented.
J. Moore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Outstanding Loan Discussion

The Board discussed the outstanding loans and the need to establish repayment terms.  The Board agreed, via consensus, to establish a finance committee to review the information more in-depth and present a recommendation to the full Board at the November board meeting.

IV. Other Business

A.

Discussion - Network Consolidation

Item tabled until next meeting.

V. 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