Edison School of the Arts

Minutes

SEPTEMBER 2023 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday September 19, 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, T. Overdorf

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Berns, E. Palacios, P. Guthrie, S. Roach, 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 Sep 19, 2023 at 5:37 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Presented by Tanya Stuart Overdorf approved by Kay seconded by Ted Givens

D.

Welcome & Introductions

Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdorf

E.

Open Door Law Review

Presented by Ted Givens.

F.

Board Member Comments

No board comments.

G.

Public Comments

Meredith Phillips- Parent 

    Protocol/Board Documents and bylaws.

 

Margaretha Madison - Parent signed up but was not present

   More organization of carpool line and bigger parking lot needed. 

 

 

 

H.

July 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

G. Wallis made a motion to approve the minutes from JULY 2023 BOARD MEETING on 07-18-23.
T. Overdorf seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

I.

August 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

G. Wallis made a motion to approve the minutes from AUGUST 2023 BOARD MEETING on 08-15-23.
T. Overdorf seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Building Administrator Report

A.

Personnel Report

Presented by Amy Berns.

B.

Building Administration Report

Presented by Amy Berns.

C.

Facilities Report & Updates

Presented by Amy Berns

III. Academic Excellence Committee

A.

Committee Chair Report

Presented by Kelli Marshall

IV. Treasurer’s Report

A.

July & August 2023 Financial Report

Presented by Greg Wallis

B.

Approve the 2023-2024 School Budget

Presented by Greg Wallis will table until next meeting in November 2023.

T. Overdorf made a motion to Approve budget November 2023 Board Meeting.
T. Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

NBOI Signature Card Review

Presented by Greg Wallis

V. Advancement Committee

A.

Student Recruitment Update

Presented by Penny Guthrie.

VI. CEO Search Process

A.

Progress Since August 2023 Board Meeting

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

VII. Other Business

A.

Unfinished Business

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

 

Removed 1-3 under Amy Berns.  remove #7

Ernest review public comment and compliant with meetings held is it 1 or 3 and which meetings can parents attend.

 

Publishing documents for public view check with Ernest.

B.

New Business

Presented by Greg Wallis.

VIII. Final Board Comments

A.

3-minutes for each Board member

N/A

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Presented by Tanya Stuart Overdorf

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf