Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 25, 2026 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, J. Delgado, P. Stagen, S. Beck, T. Gandhi
Directors Absent
A. Scimeca, O. Faruqi, S. Bennett
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
A. Gandhi called a meeting of the board of directors of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 at 4:11 PM.
II. Board Meeting
A.
Public Comment
B.
Approve Minutes from the January 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
P. Stagen made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-28-26.
T. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Financial Report
A.
Review January Financial Statements
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
K. Martinez provided Executive Director report including long-term Strategic Plan; school enrollment; staffing changes; and school challenges.
V. EMSA Committee Reports
A.
EPTC Update
J. Delgado provided updates on the past and upcoming events hosted by EPTC and attendance and sucess of each event.
B.
Executive Committee
C.
Development Committee Report
VI. Executive Session
A.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
A. Gandhi made a motion to enter closed session.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
K. Martinez is invited to Closed Session
B.
Executive Session
C.
Motion to Exit Closed Session
A. Gandhi made a motion to Exit closed session.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 5:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Gandhi
P. Stagen provided financial starting with the balance sheet, current financials, spends and forecasts