The school district must remain under DUAB control until the General Assembly approves a state law specifying a new governing body for the Gary Community School Corp.
DUAB Chairman Justin McAdam has said the contract is the beginning of the end and he is hopeful the legislature will allow them to transition back to local control.
The state took over the Gary schools five years ago when the district was in dire financial trouble. Indiana lawmakers still dont have a plan to return control to residents.
Gary was operating at a $1.7 million annual deficit at the end of 2020. One year later, it had a $2 million annual surplus. Total debt has decreased from $104
The Lake County Election Board has dismissed a complaint concerning the Gary school funding referendum that was approved by Steel City voters at the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.