Elgin Math & Science Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 23, 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. Krog, B. Kalicki, J. Delgado, K. Morse, P. Stagen, S. Beck, S. Bennett, T. Gandhi

Directors Absent

A. Scimeca

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 Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM.

II. Board Meeting

A.

Public Comment

Public comment:  If anyone would like to participate, we ask that you comment with your first and last name, your comment/question and the best way for us to contact you.  We take public comment seriously, but we cannot respond immediately unless the President or meeting chair decides that an immediate response by the board is needed and can be made during public comment, s/he will refer it to the appropriate person for a brief response. 

In order to allow more public input, the Board welcomes written comments or inquiries submitted before the meeting to board@emsacharter.org.

B.

Approve Minutes from the May 2026 Board of Directors Meeting

A. Gandhi made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-27-26.
T. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Financial Report

A.

Review May Financial Statements

P. Stagen and K. Martinez provided a financial summary focusing on the budgeting and the income statement. 

B.

Review FY27 Budget

Discuss and review the projected FY2027 budget with focuses on high impact expenses and potential savings on the bottom line and opportunities for the top line. 

C.

Vote to approve 2026-2027 Budget

P. Stagen made a motion to Approve the FY27 Budget as proposed by K. Martinez.
T. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Administrative Reports

A.

Executive Director's Report

K. Martinez presented the ED Report and the progress the school, students, and administration have made based on the 5-year strategic planning. 

 

K. Martinez presented high quality classroom projects completed and presented by the students at the celebration of learning. 

 

K. Martinez presented current status of student enrollment, staffing updates, and community outreach matters. 

B.

ISECC Employee Leasing Agreement

A. Gandhi made a motion to approve and execute the ISECC employee leasing agreement.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. EMSA Committee Reports

A.

EPTC Update

S. Beck and J. Delgado provided an EPTC updates, recruitment efforts and planning for the upcoming year. 

B.

Executive Committee

C.

Development Committee Report

VI. Vote to approve amended Bylaws

A.

EMSA Bylaws Amended 062326

P. Stagen made a motion to Approve the revised 2026 Bylaws.
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 5:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Bennett