ABOUT
The Goodwill Connection
Through our access to additional Goodwill programs such as employment and disability services, a criminal re-entry program and services for first-time mothers, The Excel Center is able to help remove barriers to education and empower individuals to achieve their goals.
Our Mission
We change lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential through education, health and employment.
Accreditation
All of our Marion County schools are authorized by the Mayor of Indianapolis and the Office of Education Innovation. Schools outside Indianapolis operate under charters granted by the Indiana Charter Schools Board.
The Goodwill Connection
Since opening our doors in 2010, The Excel Center
has helped thousands of adults meet their full potential.
Operated by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, The Excel Center provides support services such as on-site child care, transportation assistance, and college credit and industry-recognized certification courses – all at no cost.
Through our access to additional Goodwill programs such as employment and disability services, a criminal re-entry program and services for first-time mothers, The Excel Center is able to help remove barriers to education and empower individuals to achieve their goals.
Our Mission
Accreditation
The Excel Center is a tuition-free, public charter high school for adults.
All of our Marion County schools are authorized by the Mayor of Indianapolis and the Office of Education Innovation. Schools outside Indianapolis operate under charters granted by the Indiana Charter Schools Board.
Goodwill Education Initiatives, Inc.
Board of Directors
To contact our Board of Directors, please email them directly at BoardOfDirectors@goodwilleducation.org.
Directors
Laura Pickett, Chair
Kofi Barko, Vice Chair
Jay Oliver, Secretary
Matt Fortney, Treasurer
Gita Baker
Patricia Castaneda
Garland Graves
C. Perry Griffith, Jr.
Don Palmer
Joshua Shelton
Ex-Officio Director
Kent A. Kramer
Honorary Directors
Gwen A. Fountain, Ph.D.
2027 Board Meeting Schedule
GEI Board (Excel 9:00 – 10:00 am, Indy Met 10:00 – 11:00 am, GEI Noon – 3:00 p.m.):
Meetings will now be held on Tuesdays
- Jan 26, 2027 (REVISED)
- May 11, 2027
- Aug 17, 2027
- Nov 2, 2027
- Feb 8, 2028
- Mar. 9, 2027
- Sept. 21, 2027
All meetings will be in-person with a Zoom option available and posted in OnBoard as well.
2026-27 Board Meeting Documents
2026 Board Meeting Schedule
GEI Board (Excel 9:00 – 10:00 am, Indy Met 10:00 – 11:00 am, GEI 11:00 am – 12 noon):
- Jan 26, 2026 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
- Mar 10, 2026
- May 18, 2026 *Annual
- Aug 10, 2026
- Nov 2, 2026
- Jan 26, 2027
Indy Met only (9:00 – 9:30 am):
- Sep 22, 2026
All meetings will be in-person with a Zoom option available and posted in OnBoard as well.
2025-26 Board Meeting Documents
May 18, 2026
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda
March 10, 2026
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda
Jan 26, 2026 – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda
Nov 3, 2025
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda
2025 Board Meeting Schedule
GEI Board (Excel 9:00 – 10:00 am, Indy Met 10:00 – 11:00 am, GEI 11:00 am – 12 noon):
- Jan 27, 2025
- May 18, 2025 *Annual
- Aug 4, 2025
- Nov 3, 2025
- Jan 26, 2026
Indy Met only (9:00 – 9:30 am):
- Mar 18, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025
All meetings will be in-person with a Zoom option available and posted in OnBoard as well.
2024-25 Board Meeting Documents
August 4, 2025
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda
May 19, 2025
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda
January 27, 2025
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2024
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda
August 12, 2024
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Notice of Public Meeting
Excel Center Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Center Board Meeting Agenda