Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 19, 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, P. Stagen, S. Beck, S. Bennett
Directors Absent
O. Faruqi, T. Gandhi
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 Nov 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM.
II. Board Meeting
A.
Public Comment
B.
Approve Minutes from the October 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
J. Delgado made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-22-25.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Executive Session
A.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
P. Stagen made a motion to Enter Closed Session.
J. Delgado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Executive Session
Discussion on Matter relating to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10):(10)
C.
Motion to Exit Closed Session
A. Scimeca made a motion to Exit Closed Session.
J. Delgado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Vote on Matter relating to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10):(10)
A. Scimeca made a motion to Matter relating to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10):(10).
A. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Financial Report
A.
Financial Statements
Board Member Paul S. provided the financial Statements
V. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
Katherine M. provided an update on Executive Director's Report.
VI. Master Planning Discussion
A.
Master Planning Discussion
Visitors with expertise on the landscape joined to offer experience on the Master Planning for the land and property.
VII. EMSA Committee Reports
A.
EPTC Update
Board Member Jenn D. provided updates from the EPTC.
B.
Executive Committee
C.
Development Committee Report
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Gandhi
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