School Board

The new school board is currently working with the district’s emergency manager. It will have full control, including the power to appoint a superintendent, on July 1, 2024.

School Board District Office

Contact the members of the Gary Community School Board by calling Erma Patton, Executive Assistant,

during regular business hours at (219) 881-5401 or via email at epatton@garycsc.k12.in.us

Michael Suggs Board Chair

Michael Suggs Board Chair

Director of Operations Integration Planning & External Affairs, NIPSCO

Indiana Department of Education Appointee

Dr. Danita Johnson-Woods

Dr. Danita Johnson-Woods

President & CEO, Edgewater Health

Indiana Department of Education Appointee

Atty, Shontrai D. Irving

Atty, Shontrai D. Irving

Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law, Purdue University Northwest

Indiana Department of Education Appointee

Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud

Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud

President and CEO, Urban League of Northwest Indiana

Gary Common Council Appointee

Glenn Johnson

Glenn Johnson

Owner, Infoscope Services

City of Gary – Mayor Eddie Melton Appointee

Previous Board Meetings

Board Meeting

Jan 24, 2024

Board Meeting

March 4, 2024

Board Meeting

March 20, 2024

Board Meeting

February, 2024

Superintendent Search

The quest for a new superintendent kicked off in late January, with applications being accepted until March 9th. In their commitment to a thorough and open selection process, the board enlisted the expertise of BWP & Associates. This search firm has made significant strides in involving the community through focus groups and surveys, ensuring that public input shaped the ideal Superintendent profile. This collaborative approach has been instrumental in narrowing down the final candidates. As we move forward, BWP & Associates will remain a key partner, assisting both the board and the incoming Superintendent in transitioning the GCSC back to local governance.