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

S. Bennett called a meeting of the board of directors of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Wednesday Mar 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM.

II. Board Meeting

A.

Public Comment

No Public Comments were made

B.

Approve Minutes from the February 2026 Board of Directors Meeting

O. Faruqi made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-25-26.
A. Scimeca seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

P. Stagen made a motion to Approve the Consolidated District Plan.
T. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

A. Gandhi made a motion to go in to closed session.
O. Faruqi seconded the motion.

K. Martinez is invited to Closed Session. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Executive Session

K. Martinez provided recent potential issues that have arose within the school. 

C.

Motion to Exit Closed Session

A. Gandhi made a motion to Exit closed Session.
J. Delgado 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 5:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Bennett