Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting--Virtual
Date and Time
Thursday February 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US) +1 646-653-3548
PIN: 599 458 779#
Directors Present
A. Gray (remote), B. Lane (remote), D. Haight (remote), G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly (remote), K. Shaw (remote), M. Gibb (remote), S. Bennett (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
D. Alexander (remote), J. Willer (remote), M. Martinez (remote), S. Egger (remote)
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 Feb 18, 2021 at 6:03 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes
S. Bennett made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting--Virtual on 01-21-21.
G. Swick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
FOIA Report
D. Alexander: A FOIA Report submitted by ABC Channel 7 sent to all schools asking about drop in attendance rates.
F.
Community Crew
G. Swick led the discussion: Outreach what do you think is exceptional about EMSA that you'd share with the community.
II. Finance
A.
Financial Reports
S. Egger led the discussion
K. Shaw arrived.
III. Master Plan Committee
A.
Ownership & IFF Financing Update
D. Alexander led the discussion.
Ownership & IFF Financing Update
Ownership on schedule
Construction on Schedule
B.
Master Plan Committee and Enviro Work Group Updates
M. Gibb & G. Swick led the discussion
Oak Protection program underway
Swingset placement has been finalized
Walking/Cross Country trail being planned out
Gym lights donated & shared
IV. Governance
A.
Amendment of Articles of Incorporation: Resolution
K.Kelly led the discussion
B. Lane made a motion to approve the resolution to amend the articles of incorporation.
M. Gibb seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Amendment to Bylaws--1st Reading
V. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
L. Fuhr led the discussion.
325 students
236 waitlist
3/4- virtual lottery
Nov. & Jan. Open Houses- 109 views
Yard signs out
Vaccinations- all but 3 have their 1st shot
21.8% are full remote still
VI. PTC Report
A.
Report of Parent Teacher Crew
S. Bennett & B. Lane led the discussion.
Yard Signs- passed out
NOR Project- helped to get that kicked off- abilities program
All parents EPTC meeting is Tuesday March 9th
VII. Board Work Session
A.
Board Promises per Charter Agreement
K. Kelly led the discussion.
Review in March
VIII. Outreach: Families and Community
A.
Update on Outreach Activities
K.Shaw led the discussion.
Handed out brochures & mailings to reach potential students
IX. Development
A.
Grants, Donations, Development & Capital Campaign Planning
D. Haight led the discussion
Grant Sheet on BOT to track awarded grants/donations
Working with consultant to help us navigate the Capital Campaign
X. Academic Excellence
A.
Update
L. Fuhr led the discussion
April-May a lot of testing
Close NWA window scheduling academic excellence meeting
EL Education mid-year review being scheduled
5 essentials data for this year - process rolling out with parents
XI. Principal Support and Evaluation
A.
Status
K. Kelly led the discussion
XII. 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 7:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Haight