Edison School of the Arts
Minutes
OCTOBER 2023 BOARD MEETING
Date and Time
Tuesday October 17, 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 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
K. Marshall, T. Givens, T. Overdorf
Directors Absent
G. Wallis, K. Feeney-Caito
Ex Officio Members Present
E. Disney-Britton (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
E. Disney-Britton (remote)
Guests Present
A. Berns, E. Palacios, K. Dixon, S. Roach, V. Jones
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Adoption of Agenda
D.
Welcome & Introductions
E.
Open Door Law Review
Presented by Ted Givens.
F.
Board Member Comments
N/A
G.
Public Comments
Kori Durham - Parent requested meeting to discuss concerns regarding 6th grade.
Jessica- Parent requested a parent seat on the board instead of parent advisory meeting.
H.
September 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
II. Board Chair Report
A.
Board Chair Report
Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdorf updated parents and guardians on their concerns regarding bylaws and policies. Advised parents and guardians of revisions being made.
III. Governance Report
A.
Governance Report
Presented by Ted Givens.
IV. 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.
V. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
Committee Chair Report
Presented by Kelli Marshall. Amy Berns provided update for 6th grade math follow up from academic meeting on 10/16/23.
VI. Treasurer’s Report
A.
September 2023 Financial Report
Tabled until November 2023 BOD meeting. Board Finance Chair Greg Wallis was not present.
B.
YTD Stipends 2023
Tabled until November 2023 BOD meeting. Board Finance Chair Greg Wallis was not present.
VII. Advancement Committee
A.
Student Recruitment Update
Presented by Penny Guthrie.
VIII. CEO Search Process
A.
Progress Since September 2023 Board Meeting
Presented by Edgar Palacios.
IX. Other Business
A.
Unfinished Business
Nothing presented.
B.
New Business
Noting presented.
X. Final Board Comments
A.
3-minutes for each Board member
There were no final comments.
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
XII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
1. IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Sec. 6.1. (b)(11) To train school board members with an outside consultant about the performance of the role of the members as public officials.
2. IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Sec. 6.1. (b)(9) To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees. This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
3. IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Sec. 6.1. (b)(5) To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
4. IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Sec. 6.1. (b)(2)(B) Initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing. As used in this clause, "litigation" includes any judicial action or administrative law proceeding under federal or state law
Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdorf.