FEBRUARY 2024 BOARD MEETING Minutes

February 20, 2024, 5:30-8:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Edison School of the Arts

Minutes

FEBRUARY 2024 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday February 20, 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, T. Overdorf

Directors Absent

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

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Brittain-Watts

Non Voting Members Present

M. Brittain-Watts

Guests Present

A. Berns, 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 Feb 20, 2024 at 5:34 PM.

C. Adoption of Agenda

Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdorf

D. Welcome & Introductions

Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdorf.

E. Open Door Law Review

Presented by Greg Wallis.

F. Board Member Comments

No comments.

G. Public Comments

Parent discussed tutoring and communication for ESL students.

Parent of a 2nd grader discussed concerns about arts integration communication.

H. January 2024 Meeting Minutes

II. Executive Director's Report

A. New Date Proposal March 2024 Board Meeting

Tabled did not have quorum.

B. 24-25 School Calendar

Presented by Dr. Michelle Brittain-Watts. No quorum to vote.

C. New IPS Marketing Support

Presented by Dr. Michelle Brittain-Watts.

III. Academic Excellence Committee

A. Committee Chair Report

Presented by Amy Berns due to Kelli Marshall's absence. Discussed virtual tutoring and academics.

B. Personnel Report

Presented by Amy Berns due to Kelli Marshall's absence. Discussed staffing needs.

IV. Treasurer’s Report

A. QuickBooks Administrator

Tabled until next month. No quorum.

B. January 2024 Financial Report

Presented by Greg Wallis.

C. YTD Stipends 2023-2024

Presented by Greg Wallis.

D. Submit Financial Budget 23-24 Academic Year

Presented by Greg Wallis will plan to work on the budget for 24-25 academic year due to school year coming to a close.

V. New Business

A. Bereavement Policy Handbook Update

Tabled until next month. No quorum.

Presented by Amy Berns

VI. Final Board Comments

A. 3-minutes for each Board member

No additional comments.

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 6:18 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

T. Overdorf