Edison School of the Arts

Minutes

JANUARY 2024 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday January 16, 2024 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, T. Givens, T. Overdorf

Directors Absent

K. Marshall

Ex Officio Members Present

E. Disney-Britton

Non Voting Members Present

E. Disney-Britton

Guests Present

A. Berns, E. Palacios, M. Brittain-Watts, 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 Jan 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

T. Overdorf made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
G. Wallis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Welcome & Introductions

Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdorf.

E.

Open Door Law Review

Presented by Ernest Britton.

F.

Board Member Comments

No comments.

G.

Public Comments

No public comments.

H.

December 2023 Meeting Minutes

G. Wallis made a motion to approve the minutes from DECEMBER 2023 BOARD MEETING on 12-19-23.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Board Chair Report

A.

Introduction of CEO

Presented by Tonya Stuart-Overdorf.  CEO Dr. Michelle Brittain-Watts gave warm welcome happy to be on board to move Edison forward.

III. Executive Director's Report

A.

Executive Director's Report

Presented by Dr. Brittain-Watts.

B.

Facilities Report & Updates

Still waiting on IPS to give approval for funding.

IV. Academic Excellence Committee

A.

Committee Chair Report

Presented by Dr. Brittain-Watts and Amy Berns. 

 

Discussed the academic enrichment process IXL, I-Read, SPED updates, etc. 

 

Attendance percentages and intervention tools were discussed. 

B.

Personnel Report

Presented by Amy Berns.

V. Treasurer’s Report

A.

December 2023 Financial Report

Presented by Greg Wallis.

B.

YTD Stipends 2023

C.

Submit Financial Budget 23-24 Academic Year

D.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

G. Wallis made a motion to Approve CBA Adjustments.
T. Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

2024 Edison Active Shooter/Workplace Violence Renewal Application

G. Wallis made a motion to Approved policy renewal.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Payroll Handbook Addition

G. Wallis made a motion to Approved handbook addition.
T. Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Advancement Committee

A.

Advancement Report

Presented by Penny Gutherie.

VII. Building & Grounds Chair Report

A.

Homeless Update

Presented by Ted Given and Amy Berns.

VIII. Governance Chair Report

A.

Update on agenda development process

Presented by Ernest Britton.

IX. Other Business

A.

New Business

No new business

X. Final Board Comments

A.

3-minutes for each Board member

No board comments.

XI. 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 6:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf