Edison School of the Arts
Minutes
DECEMBER 2023 BOARD MEETING
Date and Time
Tuesday December 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.
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, T. Givens, T. Overdorf
Directors Absent
K. Feeney-Caito
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
T. Overdorf called a meeting of the board of directors of Edison School of the Arts to order on Tuesday Dec 19, 2023 at 5:40 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
T. Overdorf made a motion to Adoption of the agenda
K. Marshall seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Welcome & Introductions
E.
Open Door Law Review
F.
Board Member Comments
G.
Public Comments
H.
November 2023 Meeting Minutes
T. Overdorf made a motion to approve the minutes from Executive Session on 11-28-23.
K. Marshall seconded the motion.
Approved November 2023 meeting minutes and Executive Session
T. Overdorf made a motion to approve the minutes from NOVEMBER 2023 BOARD MEETING on 11-28-23.
K. Marshall seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Board Chair Report
A.
Update on Executive Director & CEO Search
III. Building Administrator Report
A.
Personnel Report
Amy Berns discussed :
- NWEA Testing
- Arts Integration
- Winter Concert
B.
Building Administration Report
Presented by Amy Berns.
C.
Facilities Report & Updates
IV. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
Committee Chair Report
Discussed by Kelli Marshall.
V. Treasurer’s Report
A.
November 2023 Financial Report
Presented by Greg Wallis.
B.
YTD Stipends 2023
Presented by Greg Wallis.
C.
Submit Financial Budget 23-24 Academic Year
Discussed by Greg Wallis.
VI. Advancement Committee
A.
Advancement Report
Discussed by Penny Gutherie.
VII. 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 6:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf
Selected a new CEO; Dr. Michelle Brittain-Watts.