School Board
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
Director of Operations Integration Planning & External Affairs, NIPSCO
Indiana Department of Education Appointee
Dr. Danita Johnson-Woods
President & CEO, Edgewater Health
Indiana Department of Education Appointee
Atty, Shontrai D. Irving
Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law, Purdue University Northwest
Indiana Department of Education Appointee
Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud
President and CEO, Urban League of Northwest Indiana
Gary Common Council Appointee
Glenn Johnson
Owner, Infoscope Services
City of Gary – Mayor Eddie Melton Appointee
Previous Board Meetings
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.