Gary schools
The state Board of Education has scheduled five public hearings for schools in Indianapolis, Gary, East Chicago and Evansville that have been placed in the lowest category of school improvement for five straight years.
- Wednesday, June 15: Phalen Leadership Academy at Key School 103 (Indianapolis)
- Wednesday, July 13: Lodge Elementary School (Evansville)
- Wednesday, July 20: Kilmer School 69 (Indianapolis)
- Wednesday, August 10: Beveridge Elementary (Gary)
- Thursday, August 11: Block Junior High (East Chicago)
Each of the hearings begins at 6 p.m. local time. No decisions will be made at the hearings.
The board can consider releasing a school from turnaround status, working with current or new operators, or returning a school to local district control. The hearings are required under state law.
