21st Century Charter School at Gary

Overview

Minutes

1. Welcome and Roll Call

   Meeting called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Arlene Colvin, Board Chair.

   Attending:

   • Arlene Colvin
   • Alyce Butler
   • Nadine McDowell
   • Dana Gore
   • Arlene Mitchell Pace
2. Approval of Agenda

   Motion to Approve Agenda put forth by Alyce Butler, second by Nadine McDowell.  Motion carried via unanimous roll call vote.

3. Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2020

   Motion to approve Minutes of November 19, 2020 put forth by Nadine McDowell, second by Alyce Butler.  Motion carried via unanimous roll call vote.

4. Report Overview

   
   

   Superintendent Kevin Teasley reviewed both the Superintendent and Academic Reports.  The Board discussed:

   • Credit transfer options at the college level
   • Possible NIET grant support for the school
   • Use and cost of the portables
   • TAP system
   • Planning graduation in accordance with state guidelines - preferred the Railcats stadium if available

   
   

   Motion to approve Monday, May 24th for graduation if Railcats stadium if available, authorizing Superintendent to set for another date if not, put forth by Nadine McDowell, second by Alyce Butler.  Motion carried via unanimous roll call vote.

   School Treasurer Dana Teasley presented Quarter 2 Financial Statements for the School.  The Board discussed:

   • Revenues and expenses to date
   • CARES act funding, reimbursement
   • Needed items for the school
5. Property Discussion

   
   

   The Board discussed

   • possible removal of the modulars on the elementary property, and resulting grade reconfiguration utilizing the south building on the high school campus.  
   • possible construction of a new gym on the high school property
6. Discussion and Vote: Governance Structure

   The Board discussed the possible change to a Network structure at length, and requested further information.  Dana Teasley will send additional information for the Board to review.

7. New Business

   There was no new business.

8. Public Comment

   There was no public comment.

9. Adjourn

   Motion to adjourn at 1:45 p.m. put forth by Nadine McDowell, second by Alyce Butler.  Motion carried unanimously via roll call vote.