Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 17, 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
J. Delgado, O. Faruqi, P. Stagen, S. Beck, S. Bennett, T. Gandhi
Directors Absent
A. Gandhi, A. Scimeca
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 Dec 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM.
II. Board Meeting
A.
Public Comment
B.
Approve Minutes from the October 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
O. Faruqi made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-19-25.
T. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Financial Report
A.
Review November Financial Statements
B.
FY25 Audit
O. Faruqi made a motion to Approve to fiscal 2025 financial audit.
T. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
B.
EMSA Public Participation Policy
O. Faruqi made a motion to Approve Public Publication Policy.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. EMSA Committee Reports
A.
EPTC Update
Jennifer Delgado reviewed the EPTC report
B.
Executive Committee
C.
Development Committee Report
Kathryn Martinez reviewed updates from the development committee meeting.
VI. Executive Session
A.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
P. Stagen made a motion to Enter closed session.
O. Faruqi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Executive Session
C.
Motion to Exit Closed Session
P. Stagen made a motion to Exit closed session.
O. Faruqi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. 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 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Gandhi
Kathryn Martinez gave update on enrollment, operations, instructional programs and update on community.