Final

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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
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
   

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?

 

  
  B. Ongoing Tree Care & Planned Landscaping Christopher Flaherty 5 m
  C. Educational Spaces, Playgrounds & Natural Play Areas Discuss Team 15 m
   
  • Kindergarten outdoor learning space - contract executed, construction by Spring Break, maybe earlier
  • Rain barrels--keep on radar
  • Gym-area playground, Elementary playground--mulched

What would be our priorities for natural plant restoration/maintenance?  What more could we do by establishing a budget for this?  What budget?  

 

  
  D. Trails and Walkways Discuss Team 5 m
  E. Sound Wall (Illinois Tollway) Discuss Dan Alexander 5 m
   

Update from D Alexander.

 

 

  
III. Other Business
IV. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote