Public comment: The time for public comment will take place at the end of the meeting If anyone would like to participate, we ask that you comment with your first and last name, your comment/question and the best way for us to contact you.  We take public comment seriously, but we cannot respond immediately unless the President or meeting chair decides that an immediate response by the board is needed and can be made during public comment, s/he will refer it to the appropriate person for a brief response. 

In order to allow more public input, the Board welcomes written comments or inquiries submitted before the meeting to board@emsacharter.org.

Executive Director's Updates

Approve resignations of Hillyn Steinholz and Melanie Toth.

Approve Sarah Beck to join the Elgin Math and Science Academy's board to fill the vacated parent position.

Review Grievance and Agency and Police Interview policies 

The EMSA Board proposes a closed session to discuss specifically items enumerated below and in accordance with the Open Meetings Act which provides:

(c) Exceptions. A public body may hold closed meetings to consider the following subjects:
        (1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, and other items allowed under the Open Meetings Act.

        (2) The discussion of minutes of meeting lawfully closed under the Open Meeting Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the Minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

        (3) Litigation when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/(c)(11).