Elgin Math & Science Academy

Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Friday January 24, 2025 at 2:30 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 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
   

Discuss City's Plans to Move Houseless to the Lexington Inn

 
  C. 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

 
  D. 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

 
  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
   

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 3:33 PM
  A. Update from State on signage and speed limit Discuss Kathryn Martinez 5 m
   

Next steps to improve traffic at the entrance to EMSA.

 
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
   

What can this committee contribute?

 
  B. Future meetings Discuss Kerry Kelly 5 m
VI. Closing Items 3:49 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote