Edison School of the Arts
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 21, 2020 at 5:30 PM EST
Location
Edison School of the Arts
Edison School of the Arts mission is to continue to be an educational and artful resource for all students, parents, community, and staff members by consistent and focused professional development, invitational practices by all, utilizing quarterly and annual reviews. We will continue to develop our educational and arts aesthetic by expanding our arts experiences, exposure, and partnerships
Agenda
| I. | Opening Items | |
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Opening Items
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| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| B. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
| C. | Adoption of the Agenda | |
| II. | Opening Comments | |
| A. | Board Member Comments (2-min each) | |
| B. | Public Comment (3-min each) | |
| III. | Consent Agenda | |
| A. | Minutes, December 2019 | |
| IV. | Minutes | |
| A. | December Minutes | |
| V. | Board Chair Report | |
| A. | Board Member Resignation | |
| B. | Board Policy Book Update | |
| C. | Mind Trust Proposal - Expansion & Board Retreat | |
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The Mind Trust has proposed that Edison School of the Arts consider launching a new school. Our commitment at this time is to explore it with them over a period of 12-24 months. |
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| VI. | Academic Excellence Committee | |
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Academic Excellence
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| A. | Dashboard Report | |
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1. Academic Achievement
2. Attendance & Discipline |
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| B. | Update on Policy Book Section #2000 Program | |
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Informed by the 28 policies adopted by the Indianapolis Public Schools ranging from curriculum development to the evaluation of the instructional program.
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| VII. | Finance Committee | |
| A. | December 2019 Financial Statements | |
| B. | Update on Policy Book Section #6000 FINANCES | |
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Informed by the 25 policies adopted by the Indianapolis Public Schools ranging from the use of Federal funds to the ESA system of accounting. |
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| VIII. | Advancement Committee | |
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Advancement
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| A. | Advancement Committee Report | |
| B. | Grants Tracker Report | |
| C. | Update on Policy Book Section #9000 Relations | |
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Informed by the 15 policies adopted by the Indianapolis Public Schools ranging from the engagement with parents to charitable giving campaigns.
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| IX. | Facilities & Safety Committee | |
| A. | Update on Policy Book Section #7000 Property | |
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Informed by the 19 policies adopted by the Indianapolis Public Schools to provide staff guidance on the use of the property.
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| X. | Executive Director Report | |
| A. | Progress Report | |
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| B. | Update on Policy Book Sections: #3000 Certified Staff; #4000 Classified Staff; and #5000 Students | |
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Informed by the three sections of the Policy Book adopted by the Indianapolis Public Schools: #3000 Certified Staff; #4000 Classified Staff; and #5000 Students, covering topics ranging from staff Leaves of Absence to the Use of Medication.
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| XI. | Closing Items | |
| A. | New Business | |
| B. | Adjourn Meeting | |
| C. | Important Board Dates | |
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