Edison School of the Arts

Minutes

MAY 2024 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday May 21, 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

E. Palacios, G. Wallis, K. Feeney-Caito, T. Overdorf

Directors Absent

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 May 21, 2024 at 5:31 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

G. Wallis made a motion to Adopt agenda.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Welcome & Introductions

Presented by Tanya Overdorf.

E.

Open Door Law Review

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

F.

Board Member Comments

None.

G.

Public Comments

No public comments.

H.

April 2024 Meeting Minutes

G. Wallis made a motion to approve the minutes from APRIL 2024 BOARD MEETING on 04-16-24.
E. Palacios seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Board Chair Report

A.

IPS Transportation Amendment

G. Wallis made a motion to approve particular to transportation for next school years district will provide transportation.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Executive Director's Report

A.

Executive Director's Report

Presented by Dr. Brittain-Watts discussed enrollment numbers, academic report NEWA will not be administered by Edison due to checkpoints for ILearn test K-2 grades only. Discussed Edison hosting summer school. June 3rd - June 28th. Discussed personnel report. 

 

 

IV. Academic Excellence Committee

A.

Committee Chair Report

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

B.

Personnel Report

Presented by Dr. Brittian-Watts.

V. Treasurer’s Report

A.

April 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-Caito.

 

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 6:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf