Edison School of the Arts
Minutes
August 2026 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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, A. Ford, K. Sims-Fagan, V. Jones
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 Aug 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
D.
Welcome & Introductions
Presented by T. Stuart-Overdorf.
E.
Open Door Law Review
Presented by T. Stuart-Overdorf.
F.
Board Member Comments
None.
G.
Public Comments
None.
H.
June 2026 Meeting Minutes
T. Overdorf made a motion to approve the minutes from JUNE 2026 BOARD MEETING on 06-16-26.
G. Wallis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Board Chair Report
A.
Board Chair Report
None.
III. CEO Report
A.
CEO Report
Presented by Dr. Watts.
IV. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
Committee Chair Report
Presented by Amy Berns,
V. Treasurer’s Report
A.
No Financials
Presented by Greg Wallis.
B.
YTD Stipends 2025-2026 SY
Presented by Greg Wallis.
VI. Advancement Committee
A.
Advancement Report
Presented by Kim 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 5:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf
Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdorf