Final

Elgin Math & Science Academy

Enviro Group Meeting

Date and Time

Friday May 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT

Location

Dining Hall

EMSA Campus

1600 Dundee Ave

Elgin

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for Enviro Group Meeting on March 4, 2022
  D. Aprove Minutes
   
II. Campus Map
  A. Proposed Campus Map
   

Next steps
III. Environmental Work Group--Subcommittee to Master Plan and Facilities
  A. Ecosystem Education--Quick update or check in at next meeting
   
  1. Campus map.   
  2. Teacher support on ecosystems, it was discussed to start with staff meetings and plan environmental components based upon staff interests. 
  3. Partnership with Friends of the Fox--How do we deliver hands-on, local nature-based science NEXT STEPS: 
  4. Friday Field Studies. Agreed to look into the possibilities. 
  5. Partnership with Forest Preserve of Kane County. 
  6. Enviro Club: 
  7. EMSA Passion Projects 
  B. Trails and Walkways
  C. Playgrounds & Natural Play Areas Update
   
  • Removal of the bouncy feature at the abandoned playground 
  • Passion Project: Focus on creating more space while respecting nature is one area 

 
  D. Sound Wall
  E. Better World Day Rocks--Placement
  F. Friday Field Studies
  G. Arbor Day Campus
  H. EMSA Mission-Vision-Goal Setting Enviro Recommendations
   

Next steps
  I. Goal setting/vision of work group
  J. Water Runoff--Updates
  K. Chimney Swifts and Other Bird Protections Updates
  L. Ongoing Tree Care & Planned Landscaping
IV. Other Business
  A. What else do we need to be thinking about?
   
  • HWY 25 Entry Signs - Update
  • Land Acknowledgements - Update
V. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting