Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
EMSA Enviro Work Group
Date and Time
Thursday February 11, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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Committee Members Present
C. Flaherty (remote), D. Alexander (remote), G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly, R. Wilson (remote)
Committee Members Absent
J. Schiavone, S. Bennett
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Swick called a meeting of the Environmental Work Group--Subcommittee to Master Plan and Facilities Committee of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Thursday Feb 11, 2021 at 9:35 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Environmental Work Group--Subcommittee to Master Plan and Facilities
A.
Swing set
Group walked the property today (5 degrees outside!). Agree to place the swings parallel to fence and tucked into the trees as close to the fence as feasible. Break into two sections if necessary. Dan will generate a map of the location to properly site it.
Need to create plan to protect trees from heavy foot traffic. Who will be in charge of this?
B.
Oak Understory Plantings
Chris & Gary will spread the 4 lbs of donated native seed around the designated oaks.
Plan a ceremony for students to plant some seeds--1 lb will be set aside for this.
Gary to reach out to Lezlie to set up seed spreading by students during gym class.
Mission Grant awarded from FCC in Elgin. $4k to help with plantings and signage.
Work-to-date costs being tracked by Chris. Chris has wholesaler she can work with for plugs.
C.
Natural Play Areas
What are our property boundaries--Dan to determine.
Gary will check in with Dundee which built a natural play area.
D.
ChangeX & Monarch Watch Grant Availability
ChangeX Grant for $1800 available through Pollinator Partnership.
Kerry to checkin in with Mr Harris
Mrs Said has volunteered to be liaison with staff.
III. 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 10:02 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Kelly