All members of the community would be required to live in Gary. The committee would report to the public on how referendum revenue is collected and spent. The committee would include representatives from the local business community, the faith-based community, elected officials, and labor groups, as well as students and parents and caregivers.
“The referendum is intended to make the investments necessary to support Gary schoolchildren, and this oversight committee would be empowered to ensure that is done” said Dr. Paige McNulty, the GCSC Manager. “We recognize what’s involved with asking Gary residents to further invest in their schools, and we take the matter very seriously. We will always provide a full accounting of all funds.”
TELL THE TRUTH TUESDAY
Earlier this week, GCSC Manager Dr. Paige McNulty appeared on WLTH 1370-AM with State Representative Dr. Vernon G. Smith and Pastor Corey Jackson of New Shiloh Baptist Church.
Watch it here.
GCSC on WLTH 1370 AM
Earlier this week, GCSC Manager Dr. Paige McNulty appeared on WLTH 1370-AM with Former State Senator Earline Rogers and community advocate Jerome Nelson.
Watch it here.
Dr. Paige McNulty Shares information about the Referendum on Lakeshore Public Radio. LISTEN HERE!
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Gary Common Council Passes Resolution in Support of Nov. 3 Referendum to Improve Gary Schools
Councilman Godwin: “I don’t care about the next election;
I care about the next generation.”
The Gary Common Council voted last night in favor of a resolution that supports the November 3 operating referendum, which would help the Gary Community School Corporation continue to improve its schools and get further down the path to exiting control by the State of Indiana. The vote was 5-2.
“These investments in Gary’s future come at the right time and for the right places,” said William G. Godwin, the Councilperson for the First District, which includes Miller Beach. “We love our schoolchildren and they deserve to go to school in facilities that will enable them to have the same opportunities as other kids. These improvements will go a long way for their future and for the people of our community. We look forward to being a partner in this progress.”
The vote came after Gary Community School Corporation Manager Dr. Paige McNulty spoke at length to the Council about the rationale of the referendum. Passing the referendum, she said, would create more opportunities for students, increase safety and supports, and reward teachers for their work. Passing the referendum is also the best way to help end the State of Indiana's control of Gary schools. Read more here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Gary Community School Corporation will participate in the following events. Join us!
GARY SCHOOLS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Gary native and William A. Wirt H.S. grad David Northern, Sr. has been selected as the next CEO of the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District.
He was selected after a national search that included three finalists. Once finalized, Northern will take the reins of HABD at a pivotal time. The authority is currently in the midst of several major initiatives, including the redevelopment of Southtown Court – a project being closely watched by Birmingham's commercial real estate community.
Northern currently serves as CEO of the Housing Authority of Champaign County in Illinois. He has 26 years of housing experience.
He is a graduate of Ball State University and has a master's of public affairs from Indiana University. Read more here.
Congratulations on all of your success, David! WE ARE GARY SCHOOLS PROUD!
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