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
II. Board Meeting
A.
Public Comment
B.
Approve Minutes from the April 30th Board of Directors Meeting
III. Financial Report
A.
Finance Committee Report
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.
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
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.
P Stagen reviewed the auditors' restatement.