Edison School of the Arts

Minutes

FEBRUARY 2025 BOARD MEETING

Date and Time

Tuesday February 25, 2025 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

G. Wallis, K. Feeney-Caito, T. Givens, T. Overdorf (remote)

Directors Absent

K. Marshall

Ex Officio Members Present

E. Disney-Britton (remote), M. Brittain-Watts (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

E. Disney-Britton (remote), M. Brittain-Watts (remote)

Guests Present

A. Berns, K. Sims-Fagan, S. Roach, 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 Feb 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

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

D.

Welcome & Introductions

Presented by Greg Wallis

E.

Open Door Law Review

Presented by Kay Feeney Caito

F.

Board Member Comments

Presented by Greg Wallis reviewed electronic meeting policy.

G.

Public Comments

Parent did not attend.

H.

December 2024 Meeting Minutes

T. Givens made a motion to approve the minutes from DECEMBER 2024 BOARD MEETING on 12-17-24.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Board Chair Report

A.

Board Chair Report

No comments.

III. February Board Meeting Date Change

A.

Revised Board Meeting Date Change

T. Givens made a motion to approved motion to date change.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. 25/26 SY Calendar Vote

A.

25/26 SY School Calendar Vote

T. Givens made a motion to Approved school calendar votes for 25/26 and 26/27 SY.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. 26/27 SY School Calendar Vote

A.

26/27 SY School Calendar Vote

T. Givens made a motion to Approved school calendar votes for 25/26 and 26/27 SY.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. CEO Report

A.

CEO Report

Presented by Dr. Watts.

B.

24/25 SY Summer School Proposal

Presented by Dr. Watts.

T. Givens made a motion to Approved summer school funding for proposal.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Academic Excellence Committee

A.

Committee Chair Report

Presented by Amy Berns.

VIII. Treasurer’s Report

A.

January 2025 Financial Reports

Presented by Greg Wallis.

B.

YTD Stipends 2024-2025

Presented by Greg Wallis.

IX. Advancement Committee

A.

Advancement Report

Presented by Kay Feeney-Caito.

X. New Business

A.

Executive Session Vote

T. Givens made a motion to Appoint Greg Wallis to act on the boards behalf to discuss legal matters.
K. Feeney-Caito seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

XI. 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 6:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Wallis
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Wallis