Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 27, 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, T. Gandhi
Directors Absent
O. Faruqi
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
II. Board Meeting
A.
Public Comment
B.
Approve Minutes from the March 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
III. Financial Report
A.
Review April Financial Statements
IV. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
Continuation Ceremony was successful. Staffing and hiring updates. Discuss standardized testing scores and growth compared to past years.
B.
Vote on safe schools for all policy
V. EMSA Committee Reports
A.
EPTC Update
J. Delgado provided updates on EPTC Matters. Successful Teacher Appreciation Week. Success of Field Day and EPTC Volunteers and contributions.
B.
Executive Committee
Vote to onboard prospective board members and board members that may roll off at the end of the year. Finalize the board meeting dates for the upcoming school year.
K. Martinez presented on recent updates on legislations impacting the school.
C.
Development Committee Report
VI. Executive Session
A.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
B.
Executive Session
S. Bennett leads executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.
K. Martinez provides financial report, cash flow and AP reports