Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
EMSA Board of Directors Google Meet Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 21, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Location
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)
+1 417-730-9163
PIN: 490 974 536#
Directors Present
A. Gray (remote), B. Pinon (remote), C. Sherman (remote), D. Haight (remote), G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly (remote), K. Shaw (remote), M. Gibb (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
K. Shaw
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Fuhr (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
L. Fuhr (remote)
Guests Present
F. Bisconti (remote), L. Sterba (remote), Sarah Miller
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 May 21, 2020 at 8:02 AM.
L. Kelly suggested movin the meeting time to 9 am
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes
G. Swick made a motion to approve the minutes from EMSA Board of Directors Meeting on 04-16-20.
A. Gray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
K. Shaw arrived.
E.
FOIA Report
No FOIA Requests in the month of April
F.
Community Crew
G. Swick led the discussion:
What are looking forward to that you currently can't do?
What are looking forward to that you currently can't do?
II. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
L. Fuhr led the discussion:
Need approval on Consolidated Plan which is a group of different federal grants gathered together so we're able to apply all at once in a sense.
K/ Kelly made a motion to approve the consolidated plan for this fiscal year
G. Swick 1st
M.Gibb Seconded
Motion passed
Vote on the 2020-2021 Calendar
Start 8/12 vs 8/17
K.Kelly suggests making a motion that we start on 8/12 if allowed by commission & state law otherwise go to 8/17 start date.
A.Gray 1st
Gary 2nd
Approved- Motion Passed
Gorilla Gourmet was awarded a grant & is now able to offer "ingredient boxes" outside of the normal packaged food.
Need approval on Consolidated Plan which is a group of different federal grants gathered together so we're able to apply all at once in a sense.
K/ Kelly made a motion to approve the consolidated plan for this fiscal year
G. Swick 1st
M.Gibb Seconded
Motion passed
Vote on the 2020-2021 Calendar
Start 8/12 vs 8/17
K.Kelly suggests making a motion that we start on 8/12 if allowed by commission & state law otherwise go to 8/17 start date.
A.Gray 1st
Gary 2nd
Approved- Motion Passed
Gorilla Gourmet was awarded a grant & is now able to offer "ingredient boxes" outside of the normal packaged food.
B.
EL Education Implementation Review for 2019-2020
S. Miller led the discussion on B.EL Education Implementation Review for 2019-2020- this is an annual evidence-based review- a measure of quality implementation of EL Model.
year 2 goal is 66 & EMSA scored 90 which is unheard of!!!
year 2 goal is 66 & EMSA scored 90 which is unheard of!!!
III. PTC Report
A.
Report of Parent Teacher Crew
Encouraging parents to drive to school to try & save on busing
Available to help where needed
Available to help where needed
IV. Governance
A.
Open Meetings Act Suspension Continues
B.
Succession Planning--Board Policy Proposals
C.
Charter Agreement Amendments Approved
Part of commission's last meeting & EMSA was approved for a capacity of up to 468
Approved to use the rest of the buildings on campus
Commission refunded the 4th quarter commission fee.
Approved to use the rest of the buildings on campus
Commission refunded the 4th quarter commission fee.
V. Finance
A.
CFO Report
F. Bisconti led the discussion
We will need to approve the budget in June.
K. Kelly suggests setting a board budget work session in June 2nd - 9 am.
F. Bisconti to send out revised worksheet to work off of
We will need to approve the budget in June.
K. Kelly suggests setting a board budget work session in June 2nd - 9 am.
F. Bisconti to send out revised worksheet to work off of
B.
Finance Committee Update and/or Recommendation for Debt Capacity and Instruments
C.
Budget 2020-21
VI. Master Plan Committee
A.
Master Plan Update
M. Gibb led the discussion
In design developement with WKArch
Currently coming in under budget.
Working on Gym remediation options
In design developement with WKArch
Currently coming in under budget.
Working on Gym remediation options
VII. Development
A.
Development Committee Grant Update
K. Kelly led the discussion:
Grants received
Walton Family Foundation $20,000
Landmark Grant
CSP--finalized, ordered and expended
GenYouth grant $1900
Rebuild Illinois Fast Track Infrastructure Grant- in the works
Grants received
Walton Family Foundation $20,000
Landmark Grant
CSP--finalized, ordered and expended
GenYouth grant $1900
Rebuild Illinois Fast Track Infrastructure Grant- in the works
B.
Capital Campaign
VIII. Academic Excellence
A.
Summer Learning Opportunities for students
L. Fuhr led the discussion- (3) options for Summer learning:
Freckle
Americor
Lexicor
Freckle
Americor
Lexicor
IX. 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 9:40 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Haight