About the Board
Mission
The Distressed Unit Appeal Board (DUAB) receives petitions from local political subdivisions in need of relief. The board also monitors the financial health of school corporations and recommends corrective action where appropriate.
Board Members
Voting Members:
- Cris Johnston, Chairman (OMB)
- Paul Joyce (SBOA)
- Tracy Brown (DOE)
- Dan Shackle (DLGF)
- David Holt (Governor’s Appointee)
Advisory Members:
- Senator Liz Brown, Senate President Pro Tempore Appointee
- Senator Rodney Pol, Jr., Senate Minority Leader Appointee
- Representative Jeff Thompson, Speaker of the House of Representatives Appointee
Statutory Responsibilities and Administrative Rules
- Enabling Statute - IC 6-1.1-20.3
- Fiscal Indicators - IC 20-19-7
- Excessive Education Fund Transfer List - IC 20-40-2
- Designation of Gary Schools as a Distressed Unit - IC 6-1.1-20.3-6.8
- Establishment of New Gary Schools Governing Body - IC 20-23-12.1