Elgin Math & Science Academy

SPECIAL Master Planning Meeting

EMSA Board Invited

Date and Time

Friday January 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM CST

Location

Primary/Neil Building - 1600 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. EMSA Mission
  A. For reference
   
Mission: At EMSA, students and teachers will reach their highest potential through active exploratory learning and social responsibility.

Vision: 
We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and abilities
We nurture children’s natural curiosity
Our students are leaders in their own learning
Our teachers & students hold high standards for their own work
Our students are critical thinkers who excel in math and science
Our students develop the skills to be responsible individuals

Master Plan: EMSA’s master plan clarifies our mission and vision, honors campus history, is mindful of our impact on the environment, supports EL Education’s innovative learning model, and builds a sustainable campus. 

Campus Roots: We are committed to rebuilding a thriving educational community, honoring the legacy of our campus, restoring its architecture, and preserving the natural environment. 

 
II. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for Master Planning Meeting on January 12, 2022
III. Campus Strategic Planning
  A. What do we (EMSA Board/Admin/Community/Staff) envision for school space for K-5 next year and beyond?
   
Can the Committee vote on a recommendation to the EMSA Board on which improvements to be made to Primary School Building in summer 2022?  

 

Background

 

SY23 EMSA will host grades K-7, 16 classrooms needed in addition to program-support and office-space requirements
(Primary School building has 13 classrooms, the gym has 4 plus Gym, the art barn has 1).

 

Administration has developed a Draft Schedule of Classroom, Program, and Support Space locations for SY2022-23 and SY2023-24.  This is in turn, based on staffing proposals recommended by the Administrative Leadership Team, under review by the Academic Excellence and Finance Committees.  

 

Please note that the plans identify classrooms as lunch rooms--this is NOT the case.  These are draft plans that are getting reworked.

 

 

  B. What do we (Board/Admin/Community) envision for optimal facility/building use for K-8?
   
FYI--This is the next big decision.  We will set a separate meeting to discuss this.  Can the Committee vote on a recommendation to Board as to which will be the fourth School Building to be financed and renovated for occupancy in August 2023?  

 

Campus buildings include:
  • Main/primary school building 20,000 sq ft
  • Art Barn 1,921 sq ft first floor
  • Gymnasium/middle school building 22,100 sq ft
  • Administration Building 10,623 sq ft (usable)
  • Dining Hall 4500 sq first floor and about 3,000 square feet in the scenario where two classrooms and bathrooms are done
  • Westview Dorm  5,000 square feet per 2 floors so 10,000 sf in total
  • Residence approx 2,000 sq ft
IV. Committee Goals & Vision
V. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting