Elgin Math & Science Academy

Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM CDT

Location

TBD

Our Mission:
 

The Elgin Math and Science Academy is an EL Education public charter school.

 

We strive to support the whole child and develop socially responsible leaders who aspire to create a better world.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Kerry Kelly 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes of prior Meeting of the Master Planning Committee Approve Minutes Gary Swick 3 m
    Approve minutes for Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting on August 7, 2024  
II. Master Plan & Facilities Committee 4:05 PM
  A. COO Report Discuss Dan Alexander 10 m
  B. Campus Grounds & Gardens Discuss Christopher Flaherty Kerry Kelly Dan Alexander 10 m
   

Update on campus grounds, gardens, Schoolyard Habitat Grant.  What's next?

Chris Flaherty:  

-Has located logs for potential reuse

-Has a bench that GG would like to donate 

-GG created and outdoor classroom design and has ideas for creating a successful funding campaign

 
  C. Chimney swifts & chimney caps Discuss Kathryn Martinez 10 m
     
  D. Campus walking trail--Kiwanis offer to help Discuss Gary Swick 10 m
  E. Facilities Reserve Fund Discuss Dan Alexander 10 m
   

Our original goal:  What is the system for tracking and predicting facility needs that could use this fund?  

Next:  What are our steps for implementing the recommendations of our consultant.

 

 

 
  F. Review & Discuss Opportunities for Crew Involvement in Campus Projects Discuss 5 m
  G. Noise Pollution on Campus Gary Swick 2 m
   

Next steps with Tollway noise.

 
  H. Sustainability Discuss Kerry Kelly & Gary Swick 6 m
   

How does sustainability influence our planning?  How do we incorporate sustainability principles regularly?

 
III. Campus Safety 5:08 PM
  A. Keep in MP Committee? 5 m
   

Next steps to improve traffic at the entrance to EMSA.

 
IV. Campus Environment & Historical Character Advisory Group 5:13 PM
  A. Progress and Next Steps Discuss 1 m
V. New Business 5:14 PM
  A. Strategic Planning Discuss Kathryn Martinez 5 m
   

What can this committee contribute?

 
VI. Closing Items 5:19 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote