Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting--Virtual
Date and Time
Thursday April 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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At EMSA, students and teachers will reach their highest potential through active exploratory learning and social responsibility.
Directors Present
B. Lane (remote), D. Haight (remote), G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly (remote), K. Shaw (remote), M. Gibb (remote), S. Bennett (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Gray
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Fuhr (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
L. Fuhr (remote)
Guests Present
D. Alexander (remote), L. Sterba (remote), M. Martinez (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 Apr 15, 2021 at 6:04 PM.
C.
Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
G. Swick made a motion to To enter into executive session.
K. Shaw seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Executive Session
E.
Motion to Exit Executive Closed Session
B. Lane made a motion to end the closed executive session.
G. Swick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Public Comment
G.
Approve Minutes
G. Swick made a motion to approve the minutes from March 18, 2021 EMSA Board Meeting--Virtual on 03-18-21.
B. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
FOIA Report
No requests this month.
I.
Community Crew
G. Swick led the discussion
II. Finance
A.
Financial Reports
D. Alexander led the discussion
III. Master Plan Committee
A.
Construction & Master Planning Update
M.Gibb led the discussion
M. Gibb made a motion to Approve using contingency funds of approx. $193k for Neil and Art Barn buildings for the three identified projects:
Art Barn sewer hook-up
Neil roof and gutter repairs/replacement
Neil Building inter-building intercom system.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Enviro Work Group Updates
G. Swick led the discussion
Oak Protection Project
Better World Day- planting native plants - every student will get the opportunituy to plant
IV. Governance
A.
Board Membership Recruitment
K. Kelly led the discussion
B.
Budget Planning and Board Retreat
V. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
L. Fuhr led the discussion
324 students enrolled
223 on the waitlist
14.5 students continue to be remote
Better World Day Project "Stand up Stumps" let your voice be heard was presented to EL Education and chosen as 1 of 5 EL Education schools across the nation & we were awarded the larger grant. We will be putting together a 60-90 minute trailer that will be broadcast on 5/7.
The final Video will be shown at the National Conference.
Last week of April - Turn off the TV week
B. Lane made a motion to approve the consolidated plan as presented by L.Fuhr.
G. Swick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. PTC Report
A.
Report of Parent Teacher Crew
S. Bennett & B. Lane led the discussion
Teacher appreciation in May
Gym Building Ideas:
- Badminton markings on the floor
- Making bathrooms gender neutral
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.
Upcoming Testing Sessions
L. Fuhr led the discussion
Testing continues May- end of th year
XI. 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