Final

Elgin Math & Science Academy

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT

Location

Admin Building

Social Studies Classroom

Our Mission:


The Elgin Math and Science Academy is an EL Education public charter school.

 

We strive to support the whole child and develop socially responsible leaders who aspire to create a better world.

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Akash Gandhi 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Sue Bennett 1 m
II. Board Meeting 4:02 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Akash Gandhi 5 m
   

Public comment:  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.

  
  B. Approve Minutes from the May 2026 Board of Directors Meeting Approve Minutes Sue Bennett 2 m
     
III. Financial Report 4:09 PM
  A. Review May Financial Statements FYI Kathryn Martinez 10 m
   

Review May 2026 financial statements

 

  
  B. Review FY27 Budget Discuss Kathryn Martinez 30 m
   

Review proposed FY27 Budget

  
  C. Vote to approve 2026-2027 Budget Vote Kathryn Martinez 5 m
IV. Administrative Reports 4:54 PM
  A. Executive Director's Report FYI Kathryn Martinez 15 m
   

Kathryn Martinez will share an update on instruction and operations of the school.

  
  B. ISECC Employee Leasing Agreement Vote Kathryn Martinez 15 m
   

Review and vote on ISECC employee leasing agreement 

  
V. EMSA Committee Reports 5:24 PM
  A. EPTC Update FYI Jennifer Delgado 5 m
  B. Executive Committee Vote Sue Bennett 5 m
  C. Development Committee Report FYI Kathryn Martinez 5 m
VI. Vote to approve amended Bylaws 5:39 PM
  A. EMSA Bylaws Amended 062326 Vote Sue Bennett 5 m
VII. Executive Session 5:44 PM
  A. Vote to Enter Closed Session Vote Sue Bennett 1 m
   

The Board will vote to enter closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

  
  B. Executive Session Discuss Sue Bennett 30 m
   

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).  

 

  
  C. Motion to Exit Closed Session Vote Sue Bennett 1 m
VIII. Closing Items 6:16 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Sue Bennett