Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
EMSA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 19, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Location
EMSA Conference Room, 1600 Dundee Ave, Elgin
Directors Present
A. Gray, B. Pinon, D. Haight, G. Swick, K. Kelly, M. Gibb
Directors Absent
C. Sherman, D. Verges, K. Shaw
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Fuhr
Non Voting Members Present
L. Fuhr
Guests Present
F. Bisconti
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Kelly called a meeting of the board of directors of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Thursday Dec 19, 2019 at 8:17 AM.
C.
Public Comment
No public comment at this time
D.
Board Member News---Future Meeting Dates, Retreat
Board Retreat 2/29/20
New board meeting dates morning vs evening
New board meeting dates morning vs evening
E.
Approve Minutes
G. Swick made a motion to approve the 11/21 minutes.
M. Gibb seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
voted to approve on the 10/21 special meeting.
G. Swick made a motion to approve the 10/21 minutes.
M. Gibb seconded the motion.
Motion passed
G. Swick made a motion to approve the 10/21 minutes.
M. Gibb seconded the motion.
Motion passed
F.
FOIA Report
No FOIA to report this month
G.
Community Crew
What was one of your best days of 2019?
II. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
Compliance- passed all inspections
Professional Development- EL Education held annual meeting on campus
Academic Excellence- NWEA Winter testing points
Hiring a 1-1 aid to work with an emotional disorder student
Staff hiring
Professional Development- EL Education held annual meeting on campus
Academic Excellence- NWEA Winter testing points
Hiring a 1-1 aid to work with an emotional disorder student
Staff hiring
III. PTC Report
A.
Report of Parent Teacher Crew
1st Spiritgear sale
Researching playground equipment
Game Night
No Cook Night
Researching playground equipment
Game Night
No Cook Night
IV. Finance
A.
CFO Report
A. Gray made a motion to approve the Resolution of the Board of Directors.
G. Swick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
IFF and Other Funding Mechanisms
C.
Finance Committee Recommendation for Debt Capacity and Instruments
F. Bisconti led the discussion on debt capacity
V. Master Plan Committee
A.
Master Plan Update
M. Gibb led the discussion on the masterplan
B.
Wheeler Kearns Architects and IFF
C.
Landmarking & Historic Tax Credit, ComEd Energy Efficiency Program & Grant Opportunities
VI. Development
A.
Development Committee
B.
Capacity Builder Update
interviewed 1 person looking to interview more
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
G. Swick made a motion to to adjourn the meeting.
D. Haight seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 9:41 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Haight