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Edison School of the Arts

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JULY 2023 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday July 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Location

This is an in-person meeting held in the media center at 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

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, K. Feeney-Caito, K. Marshall, T. Givens

Directors Absent

T. Overdorf

Guests Present

A. Berns, E. Palacios, Ernest Disney-Britton (remote), P. Guthrie, V. Jones

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

G. Wallis called a meeting of the board of directors of Edison School of the Arts to order on Tuesday Jul 18, 2023 at 5:44 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

T. Givens made a motion to adopt agenda.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Welcome & Introductions

Presented by Greg Wallis.

E.

Open Door Law Review

Presented by Ted Givens

F.

Board Member Comments

No comments

G.

Public Comments

No one signed up to speak.

H.

June 13, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

K. Feeney-Caito made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-13-23.
K. Marshall seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

I.

Minutes of Executive Session - June 13, 2023

During the Executive Session in attendance Greg Wallis, Tanya Stuart-Overdorf, Ted Givens, Kay Feeney-Caito, Kelli Marshal, and Keesha Dixon to discuss pending litigation.

II. Board Chair Report - Annual Meeting

A.

Annual Review of ByLaws

Presented by Greg Wallis.

B.

Annual Board Self-Assessment

Presented by Greg Wallis graphic summary for board members.

C.

Board Service Salutes

Presented by Greg Wallis thanked K. Dixon and E. Britton for their service.

 

III. Governance Committee - Annual Meeting

A.

Re-Election of Officers (1-yr terms)

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

 

 

K. Marshall made a motion to Motion to re-elect Tanya Stuart Overdorf, Chair; Kay Feeny-Cato, Secretary; and Greg Wallis, Treasurer.
T. Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Appointment to Honorary Board of Advisors, and also as Non-voting Ex-Officio Board Member

K. Marshall made a motion to Approve E. Britton as Ex-Officio Board Member.
T. Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of 2023-2024 Governance Handbook

Presented by Edgar Palacios  K. Marshall requested an amendment to the Governance Handbook revising the schedule for the state academic report from November to September.  

 

 

 

 

T. Givens made a motion to Approve amended handbook, with amendment to modify Acacademic test results reporting.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Refresher on Current Board Terms

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

IV. Building Administrator Report

A.

Personnel Report

Presented by Amy Berns.

B.

Academic Excellence Report

Presented by Amy Berns.

C.

Facilities Report & Updates

V. Treasurer’s Report

A.

Adopt the 2023-2024 School Budget

Still underway will discuss next month's meeting.

B.

June 2023 Financial Report

Still waiting for year end for fiscal year.  Will add and discuss August 2023 meeting.

C.

Audit Engagement Letter

T. Givens made a motion to Approve Donovans CPA for next year.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.

Presented by Greg Wallis

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Advancement Committee

A.

Public Relations Assessment

Presented by Kay Feeney-Caito

B.

Student Recruitment Update

Presented by Penny Guthrie.

VII. CEO Search Process

A.

Progress Since June Meeting

Presented by Edgar Palacios

VIII. Other Business

A.

Unfinished Business

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

B.

New Business

Presented by Greg Wallis. 

IX. Final Board Comments

A.

3-minutes for each Board member

Presented by Greg Wallis:

 

Ted Givens inquired about food pantry.

Kay Feeney-Caito recommended a board member. 

 

X. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

K. Feeney-Caito made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
K. Marshall seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Wallis