Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 22, 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, P. Stagen, S. Beck, S. Bennett, T. Gandhi
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Martinez
Non Voting Members Present
K. Martinez
Guests Present
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 September 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
III. Financial Report
A.
Financial Statements
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
Annual review of EMSA's bullying policy including updates to comply with recent changes in law.
Present progress on the five-year strategic planning for the current year.
Kathryn discloses Board action will be needed based on EMSA's grievance policy.
V. EMSA Committee Reports
A.
EPTC Update
Highest count of volunteers for the upcoming EMSA Annual Nightmare on Chicago Street fundraiser.
Discuss upcoming events led by EPTC.
B.
Executive Committee
Sue provides updates on recent work Executive Committee is doing.
C.
Development Committee Report
Kathryn provided update that Giving Tuesday is coming up.
Discuss current and planned initiatives to raise contributions towards EMSA.
Paul presents the first quarterly financial report of the fiscal year. There is a more positive trend compared to past years.
Kathryn presents the loan and state bonds status.