Edison School of the Arts
Minutes
APRIL 2026 BOARD MEETING
Date and Time
Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
Media Center
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
Edison School of the Arts Vision is to provide an environment that promotes high academic and creative achievement through implementation of visual and performing arts course programming. We encourage students to become responsible citizens who are culturally diverse. We develop lifelong learners, appreciators, and consumers of the arts.
Edison School of the Arts Vision is to provide an environment that promotes high academic and creative achievement through implementation of visual and performing arts course programming. We encourage students to become responsible citizens who are culturally diverse. We develop lifelong learners, appreciators, and consumers of the arts.
Directors Present
G. Wallis, T. Baker, T. Overdorf
Directors Absent
K. Feeney-Caito
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Brittain-Watts
Non Voting Members Present
M. Brittain-Watts
Guests Present
A. Berns, K. Sims-Fagan, S. Roach, V. Jones, sheena roach
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
T. Overdorf called a meeting of the board of directors of Edison School of the Arts to order on Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
D.
Welcome & Introductions
Presented by Tanya Overdorf.
E.
Open Door Law Review
Presented by Greg Wallis.
F.
Board Member Comments
None.
G.
Public Comments
No public comments.
H.
January 2026 Meeting Minutes
G. Wallis made a motion to approve the minutes from January 2026 Board Meeting on 01-20-26.
T. Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
February 2026 Meeting Minutes
G. Wallis made a motion to approve the minutes from FEBRUARY 2026 BOARD MEETING on 02-24-26.
T. Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Board Chair Report
A.
Board Chair Report
None.
B.
2026 Edison - Audit and Tax Engagement Letter
G. Wallis made a motion to Approve Donovan CPAs.
T. Overdorf seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
26-27 Calendar Revision
G. Wallis made a motion to approved calendar revisions.
T. Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Proposed 27-28 Calendar
G. Wallis made a motion to Approved 27/28 SY calendar.
T. Baker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. CEO Report
A.
CEO Report
Presented by Dr. Brittain-Watts.
IV. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
Committee Chair Report
Presented by Amy Berns.
V. Treasurer’s Report
A.
March 2026 Financials
Presented by Greg Wallis.
B.
YTD Stipends 2025-2026 SY
Presented by Greg Wallis.
VI. Advancement Committee
A.
Advancement Report
Presented by K. Sims-Fagan
VII. Final Board Comments
A.
3-minutes for each Board member
None.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:01 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf
Presented by Tanya Overdorf.