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Edison School of the Arts

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APRIL 2024 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday April 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. Marshall, T. Givens, T. Overdorf

Directors Absent

K. Feeney-Caito

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 Apr 16, 2024 at 5:28 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdort

D.

Welcome & Introductions

Listed on the agenda for Dr. Michelle Brittian-Watts

E.

Open Door Law Review

Presented by Kelli Marshall.

F.

Board Member Comments

Dr. Watts discussed on behalf of the Board chair parent concerns regarding tutoring and communication concerns and teacher communication for daily day-to-day activities in the classroom. Also discussed summer school opportunities for families.

 

 

G.

Public Comments

No public comments,

H.

March 2024 Meeting Minutes

T. Overdorf made a motion to approve the minutes from MARCH 2024 BOARD MEETING on 03-21-24.
G. Wallis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director's Report

A.

New Hires

Presented by Dr. M. Brittain-Watts. 

III. Governance Committee

A.

Board Member Recommendation

G. Wallis made a motion to Move from advisory board member to board member.
T. Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Academic Excellence Committee

A.

Committee Chair Report

Presented by Kelli Marshall discussed ILEARN boot camp, retention, YTD staff and student attendance. Staff call-ins have decreased due to staff attendance incentives.

B.

Personnel Report

Presented by Amy Berns discussed staffing updates. 

V. Treasurer’s Report

A.

March 2024 Financial Report

Presented by Greg Wallis.  

B.

YTD Stipends 2023-2024

Presented by Greg Wallis. 

VI. Advancement Committee

A.

Advancement Report

Presented by Kay Feeney-Cato

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 6:11 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf