Elgin Math & Science Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Location

Admin Building

Social Studies Classroom

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, J. Delgado, O. Faruqi, S. Beck, S. Bennett, T. Gandhi

Directors Absent

P. Stagen

Ex Officio Members Present

K. Martinez

Non Voting Members 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 Wednesday Sep 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM.

II. Board Meeting

A.

Public Comment

B.

Approve Minutes from the June 25 Board of Directors Meeting

A. Scimeca made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-27-25.
O. Faruqi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Financial Report

A.

Financial Statements

Reviewed August financials

 

Review financials amongst the Board Members

IV. Administrative Reports

A.

Executive Director's Report

Kathryn provided executive updates. 

ED reviewed IAR scores and plans for future.

V. EMSA Committee Reports

A.

EPTC Update

Jenn Delgado shared an update on EPTC events this past month.

Jenn D. provided a recount of the success of past events hosted by EPTC and the upcoming events. 

B.

Executive Committee

Sue B. provided executive committee update including governance for required training for Board Members. 

Sue Bennett discussed board strategic discussions and upcoming board goals.

C.

Development Committee Report

Kathryn shared update on the development committee.  Discussed annual contribution from board members.

Development Committee responsible for reaching fundraising goals. 

 

 

 

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 5:25 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Bennett