Elgin Math & Science Academy
Environmental Work Group Meeting
Date and Time
Friday December 16, 2022 at 7:30 AM CST
Location
Dining Hall
1600 Dundee Ave; Elgin, IL 60120
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 7:30 AM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | Discuss | Gary Swick | 1 m | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Discuss | Gary Swick | 1 m | |
| C. | Approve November 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Gary Swick | 3 m | |
| II. | Environmental Work Group--Subcommittee to Master Plan and Facilities | 7:35 AM | |||
| A. | Green Label School - Goal for EMSA? | Discuss | Dan Alexander and Team | 30 m | |
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Review the US Dept. of Education "Green Label" School application criteria.
Questions:
Is this a blue print for how to set goals which get EMSA closer to where it wants to be, as a school and environmental steward? Would it be helpful to EMSA to become a Green Label School? Are we prepared to submit an application by January 9, 2023? January 9, 2024?
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| B. | Ongoing Tree Care & Planned Landscaping | Christopher Flaherty | 5 m | ||
| C. | Educational Spaces, Playgrounds & Natural Play Areas | Discuss | Team | 15 m | |
What would be our priorities for natural plant restoration/maintenance? What more could we do by establishing a budget for this? What budget?
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| D. | Trails and Walkways | Discuss | Team | 5 m | |
| E. | Sound Wall (Illinois Tollway) | Discuss | Dan Alexander | 5 m | |
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Update from D Alexander.
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| III. | Other Business | ||||
| IV. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||