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Elgin Math & Science Academy

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 25, 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

K. Martinez

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 Friday Jul 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

II. Board Meeting

A.

Public Comment

B.

Approve Minutes from the May 28th Board of Directors Meeting

III. Financial Report

A.

Financial Statements

Paul Stagen presented the May 2025 financial statements

 

B.

Approve FY26 Budget

A. Scimeca made a motion to approve the budget as amended in this meeting as presented by Kathyrn.
B. Lane seconded the motion.

The board discussed the transportation reimbursement for FY26 and voted to approve the FY26 Budget.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Administrative Reports

A.

Executive Director's Report

Kathryn Martinez presented the Executive Director's Report

Food Service Contract

4th Grade TA

SPED Teacher

Professional Development for all teachers

 

V. EMSA Committee and Parent-Teacher Crew Reports

A.

EMSA PTC Update

Jennifer Delgado presented the EMSA EPTC Updates: 

  • 25-26 SY Calendar and budget were drafted at the June board meeting. This will be shared with the school, and once finalized, made available via our website. 
  • The fundraising committee obtained some preliminary quotes for Picnic Tables. The goal is to make the purchase over the Summer after July 1st. 

Upcoming Events 

  • Kinder Jumpstart: 8/6-8/8 EPTC helps welcome new families. 
  • Back to School Bash tentatively scheduled 8/11 
  • Schaumburg Boomer’s Game Fundraiser 8/21 
  •        $16 per ticket, your organization gets $6 back per ticket 
  •        A check is sent in the mail 
  •       We create a specific Fundraising Portal link for your organization to purchase tickets           through, with blocked off seating that is only available to be purchased through your           Fundraising Portal link

 

B.

Executive Committee

A. Gandhi made a motion to Vote to approve new board candidate Tarang Gandhi.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B. Lane made a motion to Vote to approve new board candidates, Omar Faruqi.
J. Delgado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B. Lane made a motion to To elect Alan Scimeca to the Board Vice Chair position for a two-year term.
A. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
A. Scimeca made a motion to Elect Akash Gandhi to the Board Secretary position for a two-year term.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B. Lane made a motion to Elect Sue Bennett to the Board Chair position for a two-year term.
A. Scimeca seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Master Planning Committee

Kerry Kelly updated theboard on Master Planning 

 

D.

Academic Excellence

Kathryn Martinez updated the board on  Academic Excellence

Board Retreat

MAP Scores

Gifted & Advanced Placement

 

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 5:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Haight