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

S. Bennett called a meeting of the board of directors of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM.

II. Board Meeting

A.

Public Comment

B.

Approve Minutes from the March 2026 Board of Directors Meeting

A. Scimeca made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-29-26.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Financial Report

A.

Review April Financial Statements

K. Martinez provides financial report, cash flow and AP reports

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

P. Stagen made a motion to Pass and adopt the Elgin Math and Science Academy Board of Directors Safe School for All Policy.
A. Scimeca seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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. 

A. Scimeca made a motion to to onboard the prospective board members presented by the ED and Board Chair.
T. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Development Committee Report

VI. Executive Session

A.

Vote to Enter Closed Session

A. Gandhi made a motion to move into Executive Session.
A. Scimeca seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Executive Session

S. Bennett leads executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

C.

Motion to Exit Closed Session

J. Delgado made a motion to exit executive session.
T. Gandhi 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 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Bennett