Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
EMSA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 18, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Location
EMSA CAMPUS Main Building A, 1600 Dundee Ave, Elgin
Directors Present
A. Gray, B. Pinon, C. Sherman, D. Haight, D. Verges, G. Swick, K. Kelly, M. Gibb
Directors Absent
B. Lopez, K. Shaw
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Fuhr
Non Voting Members Present
L. Fuhr
Guests Present
Amy Bouque, F. Bisconti, Sue Bennett
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Haight called a meeting of the board of directors of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Thursday Jul 18, 2019 at 8:02 AM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes
B. Pinon made a motion to approve minutes from the EMSA Board of Directors Meeting on 06-21-19 EMSA Board of Directors Meeting on 06-21-19.
D. Verges seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. New section
A.
Community Circle
G. Swick led the circle discussion
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Strategic Plan for 19-20
L. Fuhr led the discussion on key items on the work plan for the upcoming year
IV. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
L. Fuhr led the discussion
V. PTC Report
A.
PTC President Report
C. Sherman led the discussion
VI. Development
A.
Creation of Development Committee
VII. Facilities
A.
Facilities Update
F. Bisconti led the discussion.
- Preparation of the Neil building for the upcoming school year
- Preparation of the Neil building for the upcoming school year
VIII. Finance
A.
5 Year Budget
F. Bisconti led the discussion
IX. Governance
A.
Infectious Disease Policy
K. Kelly made a motion to made a motion to approve infectious disease policy on 06-21-19.
B. Pinon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
2019-2020 Handbook
X. Master Plan Committee
A.
Master Plan Update
M. Gibb led the discussion
B.
Architectural Tour for RFP
F. Bisconti led the discussion
XI. Outreach: Families and Community
A.
Update from the outreach commitee
M. Gibb led the discussion on upcoming events
XII. Principal Support and Evaluation
A.
Update on Principal Support and Evaluation
B. Pinion led the discussion on principal goals for the upcoming year
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
G. Swick made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Gibb seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Haight