Edison School of the Arts
Minutes
SEPTEMBER 2024 BOARD MEETING
Date and Time
Tuesday September 17, 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.
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
E. Palacios, K. Feeney-Caito
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 Sep 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
G. Wallis made a motion to adopt the agenda.
K. Marshall seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Welcome & Introductions
E.
Open Door Law Review
Presented by Kelli Marshall
F.
Board Member Comments
No comments.
G.
Public Comments
No comments.
H.
July & August 2024 Meeting Minutes
T. Overdorf made a motion to approve the minutes from JULY 2024 BOARD MEETING on 07-16-24.
G. Wallis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
T. Givens made a motion to approve the minutes from AUGUST 2024 BOARD MEETING on 08-20-24.
G. Wallis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
Executive Director's Report
Presented by Dr. Michelle Brittain-Watts.
III. 23-24 SY Donovan CPA Audit Summary
A.
23-24 SY Donovan CPA Draft Reports/Audit Summary
Presented by Jason Schultz. Clean unmodified audit. Vote tabled until we have the final audit.
IV. BoardOnTrack - Edison School for the Arts - Renewal 2024-2025
A.
BoardOnTrack - Edison School for the Arts - Renewal 2024-2025
Presented by Greg Wallis.
G. Wallis made a motion to renewal approved.
T. Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Governance Committee Report
A.
Update on Board Policy Manual (Paused in 2023)
T. Givens made a motion to Electronic Meeting Policy.
T. Overdorf seconded the motion.
note -add the the electric policy to our website.
T. Givens made a motion to Approve Electronic Meeting Policy.
T. Overdorf seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
Committee Chair Report
Presented by Kelli Marshall and Amy Berns.
VII. Treasurer’s Report
A.
July & August 2024 Financial Reports
Presented by Greg Wallis.
B.
YTD Stipends 2023-2024
Presented by Greg Wallis.
C.
24/25 SY Final Budget
T. Overdorf made a motion to approved budget.
K. Marshall seconded the motion.
Presented by Greg Wallis.
VIII. Advancement Committee
A.
Advancement Report
Presented by Dr. Michelle Brittain-Watts.
IX. Final Board Comments
A.
3-minutes for each Board member
No comments.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Presented by Tanya Stuart-Overdorf.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Overdorf
Presented by Greg Wallis.