Final

Elgin Math & Science Academy

Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM CST

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 Kerry Kelly 3 m
    Approve minutes for Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting on September 18, 2024  
II. Master Plan & Facilities Committee 4:05 PM
  A. Campus Facilities Update Discuss Kathryn Martinez 5 m
  B. Campus Grounds & Gardens Discuss Christopher Flaherty Kerry Kelly 10 m
   

Chris Flaherty:  update on outdoor classroom discussion items (logs, bench, design, funding)

Kerry Kelly: Schoolyard Habitat Grant, upcoming grant cycles, upkeep of pollinator & tree understory gardens

  
  C. Campus Walking Trail Update Discuss Gary Swick & Kerry Kelly 5 m
   

Distance on EMSA property of interior path/loop 1,000 meters (1094 yds) (there are 1760 yds in a mile)

Next steps

  
  D. Bird Strike Prevention Discuss Kerry Kelly 10 m
  E. Chimney swifts & chimney caps Discuss Kathryn Martinez 5 m
   

Update on status of solution(s) to address chimney & swifts concerns 

 

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chimney_Swift/overview

https://dnr.illinois.gov/education/wildaboutpages/wildaboutbirds/wildaboutbirdsswifts/wabchimneyswift.html

  
  F. Visitors Parking on Oak Tree Roots Discuss Christopher Flaherty 5 m
   

On Fridays, there are many cars parked directly over oak (and walnut) trees roots.  This can be very harmful to the trees--can we find an alternative parking location (along Wander Road, e.g.) for our visitors and how can we signal NOT to park on the grass under the trees?

https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=278285

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

Next steps with Tollway noise.

  
  I. Sustainability Discuss Kerry Kelly & Gary Swick 6 m
   

Green Schools possibilities

  
  J. Facilities Reserve Fund Discuss Kathryn Martinez 5 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.

 

 

  
III. Campus Safety 5:03 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 5:08 PM
  A. Progress and Next Steps Discuss 1 m
V. New Business 5:09 PM
  A. Strategic Planning Discuss Kathryn Martinez 5 m
   

What can this committee contribute?

  
  B. Future meetings Discuss Kerry Kelly 5 m
VI. Closing Items 5:19 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote