Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 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, 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
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 February 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
III. Financial Report
A.
Review February Financial Statements
P. Stegan provided the financials for the past month and the current cash flow and balance statements.
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
K. Martinez provided an executive report discussing the current events within the school, student performance, staff and administrative activities.
K. Martinez provided recent community engagement activities that are supporting EMSA and our mission as well discussions with City of Elgin leadership.
B.
Review and Vote on Consolidated District Plan
V. EMSA Committee Reports
A.
EPTC Update
J. Delgado provided the success of recent events the EPTC has hosted and upcoming events and to encourage more participation with parents and the EPTC program.
B.
Executive Committee
S. Bennett provided updated regarding the Executive Committee and the considerations put together to potentially recruit board members with a variety of experience and expertise.
C.
Development Committee Report
VI. Executive Session
A.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
K. Martinez is invited to Closed Session.
B.
Executive Session
K. Martinez provided recent potential issues that have arose within the school.
No Public Comments were made