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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.
Directors
Gita Baker, Chair
Doris L. Pryor, Vice-Chair
Laura Pickett, Secretary
Kofi Barko
Garland Graves
C. Perry Griffith, Jr.
Jay Oliver
Don Palmer
Joshua Shelton
Ex-Officio Director
Kent A. Kramer
Gwen A. Fountain, Ph.D.
Fred C. Tucker, III
2023-24 School Year
2023 Board Meeting Schedule
GEI Board (Excel 8:30 – 9:30 am , Indy Met 9:30 – 10:30 am, GEI 10:30 – 11:30 am):
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- Jan 30, 2023 (already set on calendar)
- May 1, 2023 *Annual
- Aug 7, 2023
- Nov 6, 2023
- Jan 29, 2024
Indy Met only (8:30 – 9:00 am):
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- Mar 14, 2023
- Sep 19, 2023
All meetings will be in-person with a Zoom option available and posted in OnBoard as well.
2022 Board Meeting Schedule
2022–23 School Year
May 1, 2023
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
Excel Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
January 30, 2023
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
Excel Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2022
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
Excel Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
August 8, 2022
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
Excel Board Meeting Minutes
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
2021–22 School Year
May 2, 2022
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
January 31, 2022
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
November 1, 2021
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
October 5, 2021
Notice of Public Meeting
August 2, 2021
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
Excel Board Meeting Minutes
2020–21 School Year
May 3, 2021
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
Excel Board Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2021
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
Excel Board Meeting Minutes
November 2, 2020
Notice of Public Meeting
Board Meeting Agenda
Excel Board Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2020
Notice of Public Meeting
August 3, 2020
Board Meeting Agenda
GEI Board Meeting Minutes
Excel Board Meeting Minutes