Elgin Math & Science Academy
Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting
Date and Time
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
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| I. | Opening Items | 2:30 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 November 13, 2024 | |||||
| II. | Master Plan & Facilities Committee | 2:35 PM | |||
| A. | Campus Facilities Update | Discuss | Kathryn Martinez | 5 m | |
| B. | Lexington Inn | Discuss | 15 m | ||
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Discuss City's Plans to Move Houseless to the Lexington Inn |
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| C. | Campus Grounds & Gardens | Discuss | Christopher Flaherty Kerry Kelly | 10 m | |
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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 |
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| D. | Campus Walking Trail Update | Discuss | Gary Swick & Kerry Kelly | 5 m | |
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Distance on EMSA property of interior path/loop 1,000 meters (1094 yds) (there are 1760 yds in a mile) Next steps |
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| E. | Bird Strike Prevention--Update | Discuss | Kerry Kelly | 2 m | |
| F. | Protecting Oak Tree Roots from Parking Cars--Update | Discuss | Christopher Flaherty | 3 m | |
| G. | Review & Discuss Opportunities for Crew Involvement in Campus Projects | Discuss | 5 m | ||
| H. | Noise Pollution on Campus | Gary Swick | 2 m | ||
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Next steps with Tollway noise. |
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| I. | Sustainability | Discuss | Kerry Kelly & Gary Swick | 6 m | |
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Green Schools possibilities |
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| J. | Facilities Reserve Fund | Discuss | Kathryn Martinez | 5 m | |
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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.
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| III. | Campus Safety | 3:33 PM | |||
| A. | Update from State on signage and speed limit | Discuss | Kathryn Martinez | 5 m | |
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Next steps to improve traffic at the entrance to EMSA. |
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| IV. | Campus Environment & Historical Character Advisory Group | 3:38 PM | |||
| A. | Progress and Next Steps | Discuss | 1 m | ||
| V. | New Business | 3:39 PM | |||
| A. | Strategic Planning | Discuss | Kathryn Martinez | 5 m | |
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What can this committee contribute? |
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| B. | Future meetings | Discuss | Kerry Kelly | 5 m | |
| VI. | Closing Items | 3:49 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||