Elgin Math & Science Academy

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Location

Admin Building - SS Classroom

1600 Dundee Avenue

Elgin, IL 60120

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.

 

Directors Present

A. Gandhi, A. Scimeca, B. Lane, D. Haight, J. Delgado, K. Kelly, P. Stagen, S. Beck, S. Bennett

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

John Kowlozak (remote), K. Martinez, N. Walters (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Bennett called a meeting of the board of directors of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM.

II. Board Meeting

A.

Public Comment

B.

Approve Minutes from the April 30th Board of Directors Meeting

P. Stagen made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 04-30-25.
A. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Financial Report

A.

Finance Committee Report

A. Scimeca made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing executive director and board treasurer to execute documents relating to a 90-day renewal.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

P Stagen reviewed the auditors' restatement.  

B.

Financial Statements

P Stagen reviewed the April budget--it is in line with last month's and there have been no surprises.  On track to meet bond covenants.

 

C.

FY26 Draft Budget

K Martinez led the board in a line-by-line review of the draft FY26 annual budget.  

 

 

 

 

IV. Administrative Reports

A.

Executive Director's Report

K Martinez updated the board on MAP scores, including where we met our goals.  Hiring almost complete.  

A. Gandhi made a motion to approve the proposed consolidated district plan.
K. Kelly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. EMSA Committee and Parent-Teacher Crew Reports

A.

EMSA PTC Update

J Delgado reviewed EMSA's PTC accomplishments this past month.  BRAVO!

B.

Executive Committee

B. Lane made a motion to Amend the contract for the ED as proposed.
J. Delgado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

S Bennett reviewed the qualifications of the three board of directors candidates.

C.

Master Planning Committee

The next meeting is Thursday at noon.

D.

Governance

E.

Academic Excellence

F.

Development Committee

K Martinez reviewed the success of the Bowling fundraiser.  The planning committee was awesome.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Public Comment

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Kelly