Elgin Math & Science Academy

In-person Enviro Work Group

Walk the Campus

Date and Time

Friday September 3, 2021 at 8:45 AM CDT

Location

1600 Dundee Ave, Elgin IL
Meet at entrance of primary school entrance.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
   
First meeting--no minutes
    Approve minutes for EMSA Enviro Work Group on February 11, 2021
  D. Enviro Work Group Items
   
1.  Including EMSA staff & parents
2.  Meeting schedule
II. Environmental Work Group--Subcommittee to Master Plan and Facilities
  A. Water Runoff
   
Primary school gutter drainage
Gym drainage & limestone perimeter
North road and parking
Other
  B. Native Plantings
   
Oak understory
Pollinator Garden
Entry Gardens
Rain Garden at Primary School
Future Gardens
  C. Swing set update
  D. Playgrounds & Natural Play Areas
  E. Chimney Swifts and Other Bird Protections
   
Chimney cap work-arounds
Bird protection from glass window strikes
https://abcbirds.org/glass-collisions/stop-birds-hitting-windows/
  F. Ongoing Tree Care & Planned Landscaping
  G. Trails
   
Creation of new nature trail
Improvement of existing campus walking trails
  H. Ecosystem Education
III. Other Business
IV. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting