Public comment: The time for public comment will take place at the end of the meeting If anyone would like to participate, we ask that you comment with your first and last name, your comment/question and the best way for us to contact you.  We take public comment seriously, but we cannot respond immediately unless the President or meeting chair decides that an immediate response by the board is needed and can be made during public comment, s/he will refer it to the appropriate person for a brief response. 

In order to allow more public input, the Board welcomes written comments or inquiries submitted before the meeting to board@emsacharter.org.

Review May 2025 financial statements

Discuss the impacts of the transportation reimbursement on FY26 funding

Vote to approve FY26 Budget 

1. Discussion on board candidates
2. Vote to approve new board candidates
3. Vote to elect Akash Gandhi to Board Secretary position for a two year term.
4. Vote to elect Alan Scimeca to Board Vice Chair position for a two year term.
5. Vote to elect Sue Bennett to Board Chair position for a two year term.
6. This meeting will also be the final one for Kerry, Doree, and Bethea. We are deeply grateful for their many years of dedication and service. To honor their contributions, we’ll be hosting a recognition event following the board meeting on August 27th. Please plan to join us in celebrating them.

The EMSA Board proposes a closed session to discuss specifically items enumerated below and in accordance with the Open Meetings Act which provides:

(c) Exceptions. A public body may hold closed meetings to consider the following subjects:
        (1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, and other items allowed under the Open Meetings Act.

        (2) The discussion of minutes of meeting lawfully closed under the Open Meeting Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the Minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

        (3) Litigation when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/(c)(11).