Elgin Math & Science Academy

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Location

Administration 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

Directors Absent

A. Scimeca, T. Gandhi

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 Aug 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM.

II. Board Meeting

A.

Public Comment

B.

Approve Minutes from the May 2026 Board of Directors Meeting

P. Stagen made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 05-28-25.
A. Gandhi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve June 2026 Board of Directors Minutes

A. Gandhi made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-23-26.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Financial Report

A.

Review June Financial Statements

K. Martinez, P. Stegan and A. Korg provided financial review of June 2026 and the close of the school year. 

IV. Administrative Reports

A.

Executive Director's Report

K. Martinez provided an ED report including staffing status, staff and admin training as educators; and goals for the upcoming school year in terms of attendance, learning levels and socioeconomic engagement. 

Enrollment status for the upcoming school year. 

V. Board Officer Election

A.

Vote for Board Treasurer

A. Gandhi made a motion to Elect A. Krog as Treasurer for the upcoming 2026-2027.
S. Beck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. EMSA Committee Reports

A.

EPTC Update

J. Delgado provides updates on EPTC activities. Presented the proposed schedule of EPTC events and activities for the upcoming school year. Success of the recent "Back to School" event. 

B.

Executive Committee

S. Bennett discussed expectations of the Board for the upcoming school year. 

C.

Development Committee Report

K. Martinez provided an upcoming development committee schedule/plan including highlights for the upcoming school year. 

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 5:29 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Bennett