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Edison School of the Arts

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JULY 2024 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday July 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Location

This in-person meeting is held in the Edison School of the Arts media center.

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. Disney-Britton, E. Palacios (remote), G. Wallis, K. Feeney-Caito, K. Marshall, T. Givens, T. Overdorf

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Brittain-Watts

Non Voting Members Present

M. Brittain-Watts

Guests Present

A. Berns, K. Sims-Fagan, 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 Jul 16, 2024 at 5:31 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

K. Feeney-Caito made a motion to 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 Kay Feeney-Caito.

F.

Board Member Comments

No board comments.

G.

Public Comments

None.

H.

June 2024 Meeting Minutes

G. Wallis made a motion to approve the minutes from JUNE 2024 BOARD MEETING on 06-18-24.
E. Disney-Britton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director's Report

A.

Executive Director's Report

Presented by Dr. Watts.

III. Governance Committee Report

A.

ByLaws Review & Approval (Annually, since 2016)

K. Marshall made a motion to approve bylaws.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Governance Handbook Update - 2024-25 (Annual, since 2017)

E. Palacios made a motion to to approve the current handbook with upcoming revisions by next board meeting.
T. Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Update on Board Policy Manual (Paused in 2023)

Presented by Edgar Palacios.  Will be reviewed by Dr. Watts for future updates.

IV. Academic Excellence Committee

A.

Committee Chair Report

Presented by Kelli Marshall, IRead results not available, 8th-grade focus for college readiness, career fairs, enrollment, etc.

 

Amy Berns presented takeaways from the Arts Integration Conference earlier this month and literacy cadre.

 

 

V. Treasurer’s Report

A.

June 2024 Financial Report

Presented by Greg Wallis.  Will report once financials have been finalized.

B.

YTD Stipends 2023-2024

Presented by Greg Wallis.  

C.

24/25 SY Budget Review

Presented by Greg Wallis.  The current budget is under review and will be updated next month.

VI. Advancement Committee

A.

Advancement Report

Presented by Kay Feeney-Caito.  Discussed upcoming events, current enrollment, etc.

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 6:07 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf