Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 29, 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, P. Stagen, S. Beck, S. Bennett
Directors Absent
O. Faruqi, T. Gandhi
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Martinez
Non Voting Members Present
K. Martinez
Guests Present
Barb Kalicki
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 March 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
III. Financial Report
A.
Review March Financial Statements
K. Martinez presented the financials including current financial standing, balance sheets and how the school is doing compared to previous years. P. Stagen reviewed the financial status and planning for the current school year compared to previous years.
B.
Review Version 1 of FY27 Budget
K. Martinez shared a forecasted budget over the next five years.
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
K. Martinez presented her E.D. Report and the upcoming Celebration of Learning and Learning Expeditions that the grades are currently working.
MAPP testing are coming up.
Provided a update on the upcoming school year teaching staff status.
Registration and enrollment for the upcoming school year.
Recent visit to the state capital related to legislation that may impact the school .
V. EMSA Committee Reports
A.
EPTC Update
J. Delgado provided updates on recent happenings in the EMSA Community.
Recently held the annual Derby event with high participation.
Upcoming events:
Literacy Night/week.
Teacher Appreciation week.
8th Grade Continuation events.
B.
Executive Committee
S. Bennet discussed leadership performance
C.
Development Committee Report
K. Martinez discussed the success and lessons learned of the recent Bowling Bash, the schools largest donation event.
Public Comment made by A. Gandhi