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Edison School of the Arts

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AUGUST 2024 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday August 20, 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. Palacios, G. Wallis, K. Feeney-Caito, T. Givens (remote)

Directors Absent

K. Marshall, T. Overdorf

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Brittain-Watts

Non Voting Members Present

M. Brittain-Watts

Guests Present

A. Berns, K. Sims-Fagan, V. Jones

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

G. Wallis called a meeting of the board of directors of Edison School of the Arts to order on Tuesday Aug 20, 2024 at 5:40 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Presented by Kay Feeney-Caito.

D.

Welcome & Introductions

Presented by Greg Wallis.

E.

Open Door Law Review

Presented by Kay Feeney-Caito.

F.

Board Member Comments

No comments.

G.

Public Comments

Presented by Amy Powell and Kori Durham.

 

Discussed Parent Leadership Team concerns, school communication, school calendar, and parent engagement. 

 

 

H.

July 2024 Meeting Minutes

Minutes tabled until next BOD meeting due to quorum.

II. Executive Director's Report

A.

Executive Director's Report

Presented by Dr. Watts, discussed current enrollment numbers,  Lilly Day of Service. 

III. BoardOnTrack - Edison School for the Arts - Renewal 2024-2025

A.

BoardOnTrack - Edison School for the Arts - Renewal 2024-2025

Tabled until next board meeting due to quorum.

IV. Governance Committee Report

A.

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

Presented by Edgar Palacios.

 

B.

Update on Board Policy Manual (Paused in 2023)

 

Will vote next month for remote meeting policy due to quorum.

V. Academic Excellence Committee

A.

Committee Chair Report

Will present next month due to Kelli Marshall's absence.

VI. Treasurer’s Report

A.

June 2024 Fiscal End-of-Year Financial Report

Presented by Greg Wallis.

B.

YTD Stipends 2023-2024

Presented by Greg Wallis.

C.

24/25 SY Budget Review

Will be presented at a later time due to insurance renewal and final student enrollment count.

 

 

VII. Advancement Committee

A.

Advancement Report

Presented by Kay Feeney-Caito.

VIII. 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 6:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Wallis