Articles tagged as: Gary Community Schools
September 23, 2021
Gary Schools, Once On Financial Brink, Are Suddenly Flush With Federal Money
Gary schools were in financial free fall for years as dwindling enrollment led to declines in state and federal funding. But something remarkable is happening in Gary schools: The district was awarded nearly $68 million in federal aid.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2020
Gary Schools' Private Manager Gets New $7.4M Two-Year Contract
The private manager of Gary Community Schools received initial approval Thursday for a new two-year contract, worth potentially $7.4 million in state funds, to continue turnaround efforts in the cash-strapped, academically struggling district.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2020
State Ends Takeover of Gary Roosevelt, Returns High School To District Control
The State Board of Education ended the takeover of Gary's Theodore Roosevelt College & Career Academy today without much discussion during its regular meeting. The intervention of the school was approved in 2011 due to years of chronic academic failure.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2019
Outrage Over Conditions At Gary Schools Hits State Ed Board
Parents and others angrily called out the State Board of Education at its meeting today in Gary. They say despite the states intervention in local schools students face unsafe buildings, leaky roofs and even lack toilet paper at one school.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2019
Gary Schools' Operating Deficit Cut In Half, Says Emergency Manager
A financial consultant of the Gary Community School Corporation told state officials Thursday the districts operating deficit is now cut in half to $11 million.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2018
Cash-Strapped Gary Schools Seeks $3M For Payroll Expenses
The Indiana Distressed Unit Appeals Board unanimously recommended Thursday that the Gary Community School Corp. receive the state loan.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2018
Gary Schools Emergency Manager Chips Away At Deficit
The state-appointed manager of the Gary Community School Corporation told state officials Monday the district faces less of a deficit than it did a year ago.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2018
Gary Schools Make Changes Amid Enrollment Push
The district is in the middle of an enrollment campaign that includes door-to-door flyers, calls to parents, and social media posts. School infrastructure upgrades and new technology are also underway.
Read MoreMay 14, 2018
Controversy Likely In Special Session Over School Takeover Bill
The school takeover bill is largely about intensifying state takeover of the distressed Gary and Muncie schools. But it also creates new "fiscal indicators" for every school system.
Read MoreMay 7, 2018
Public Gets Sole Chance To Testify On Special Session Bills
The testimony was solely about a Gary-Muncie school takeover bill, the most controversial measure lawmakers will hear next week.
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