Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
EMSA Board Meeting--Virtual
Date and Time
Thursday March 18, 2021 at 5:45 PM
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Directors Present
B. Lane (remote), D. Haight (remote), G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly (remote), K. Shaw, M. Gibb (remote), S. Bennett (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Gray
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. Said, Sarah Hyzy (remote), sara (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 Mar 18, 2021 at 5:50 PM.
C.
Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
B. Lane made a motion to discuss the following subjects:
(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting,***.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Executive Session
K. Kelly led the discussion.
E.
Motion to Exit Executive Closed Session
G. Swick made a motion to leave executive session.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Public Comment
G.
Approve Minutes
G. Swick made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting--Virtual on 02-18-21.
D. Haight seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting
G. Swick made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 01-25-21.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
FOIA Report
J.
Community Crew
G. Swick led the discussion- what learning strategies did you gain this year?
II. Finance
A.
Financial Reports
D. Alexander led the discussion on behalf of S Egger
K. Shaw arrived.
III. Master Plan Committee
A.
Ownership & IFF Financing Update
D. Alexander &. M. Gibb led the discussion
Financing complete
Construction on schedule/budget
Construction photography on our site
B.
Master Plan Committee and Enviro Work Group Updates
G. Swick:
Oaks & plantings-next week student planting
Hiking/running trail-- try to schedule meeting with parents
IV. Governance
A.
Amendment to Bylaws--2d Reading
G. Swick made a motion to amend the by-laws in accordance with the attached proposal of amendment to by-laws.
B. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
L. Fuhr led the discussion.
The lottery was held on 3/4
224 on waitlist
18% of students remote by the end of March
13% of students remote be the end of April
EL Education Stand up Stumps Grant- Asked us to get them more information for a more prestigious award.
EL Education contacted us to interview us to include our successes in COVID to include us in their annual report.
VI. PTC Report
A.
Report of Parent Teacher Crew
S. Bennett & B. Lane led the discussion.
Yearbook coming up- coming out next year
Teacher appreciation in May
VII. Board Work Session
A.
Board Promises per Charter Agreement, ISBE Accountability System, & EMSA Proposal 2017
K. Kelly led the discussion.
VIII. Outreach: Families and Community
A.
Update on Outreach Activities
K. Shaw led the discussion.
IX. Development
A.
Grants, Donations, Development & Capital Campaign Planning
D. Haight led the discussion
X. Academic Excellence
A.
NWEA Winter Testing Results
L. Fuhr led the discussion
XI. Principal Support and Evaluation
A.
Evaluation for SY 21
M.Gibb 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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Haight