Edison School of the Arts

Minutes

AUGUST 2023 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday August 15, 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. Marshall

Directors Absent

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

Ex Officio Members Present

E. Disney-Britton

Non Voting Members Present

E. Disney-Britton

Guests Present

A. Berns, E. Palacios, 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 Aug 15, 2023 at 5:31 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Presented by Greg Wallis.

D.

Welcome & Introductions

Presented by Greg Wallis.

E.

Open Door Law Review

Presented by Greg Wallis.

F.

Board Member Comments

No board member comments.

G.

Public Comments

No public comments.

H.

July 18, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

Will vote next BOD meeting due to not having quorum.

II. Building Administrator Report

A.

Personnel Report

Presented by Amy Berns.

B.

Building Administration Report

Presented by Amy Berns.

C.

Review Preliminary Standardized Test Results For Prior Year

Presented by Amy Berns.

D.

Facilities Report & Updates

Presented by Amy Berns.

III. Academic Excellence Committee

A.

Committee Chair Report

Presented by Kelli Marshall.

IV. Treasurer’s Report

A.

June 2023 Financial Report

Presented by Greg Wallis.

V. Advancement Committee

A.

Student Recruitment Update

Presented by Penny Guthrie.

VI. CEO Search Process

A.

Progress Since July 2023 Meeting

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

VII. Other Business

A.

Unfinished Business

Presented by Kelli Marshall. 

B.

New Business

N/A

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Presented by Greg Wallis

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Wallis