Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting--Virtual
Date and Time
Thursday May 20, 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
A. Gray (remote), D. Haight (remote), G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly (remote), K. Shaw (remote), M. Gibb (remote), S. Bennett (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Lane
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), 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 May 20, 2021 at 6:07 PM.
C.
Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
S. Bennett made a motion to go into Executive Session.
A. Gray 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
II. Finance
A.
FOIA Report
There were no FOIA requests to EMSA, as of 5.19.21.
B.
Financial Reports
S. Egger led the discussion
C.
FY22 Draft Budget
III. Community
A.
Approve Minutes
M. Gibb made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting--Virtual on 04-15-21.
A. Gray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Community Crew
saved for next time
IV. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
L. Fuhr led the discussion
K. Shaw made a motion to approve school calendar.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Master Plan Committee
A.
Construction & Master Planning Update
M. Gibb & D. Alexander led the discussion.
Construction on track and under budget
Construction on track and under budget
B.
Enviro Work Group Updates
G. Swick led the discussion
Planted over 1000 native plants
Parent tour looking at recreational path
Pollanator garden is in
Planted over 1000 native plants
Parent tour looking at recreational path
Pollanator garden is in
VI. Governance
A.
Partnership with Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Elgin
K. Kelly led the discussion
S. Bennett made a motion to approve partnering with Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Elgin.
M. Gibb seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Board Membership Recruitment
C.
Budget Planning and Board Retreat
VII. PTC Report
A.
Report of Parent Teacher Crew
S. Bennett led the discussion
PTC board is full!
Play Dates - running club over the Summer
PTC board is full!
Play Dates - running club over the Summer
VIII. Board Work Session
A.
BUDGET priorities and questions for FY22 and beyond; consideration of Board Promises per Charter Agreement, ISBE Accountability System, & EMSA Proposal 2017
K. Kelly led the discussion
Took group thoughts on priorities
Took group thoughts on priorities
IX. Outreach: Families and Community
A.
Update on Outreach Activities
K. Shaw led the discussion
X. Development
A.
Grants, Donations, Development & Capital Campaign Planning
D. haight led the discussion
XI. Academic Excellence
A.
Upcoming Testing Sessions
k. Kelly led the discussion
XII. Principal Support and Evaluation
A.
Evaluation for SY 21
M.Gibb led the discussion
Principal Evaluation is due next week
COO 6 month revview due 6/24
Principal Evaluation is due next week
COO 6 month revview due 6/24
XIII. Other Business
A.
Audience Comments and Questions
Audience comment: As a parent coming up on RTTO (return to office), in addition to busing, am interested in school start and end times and on-site after-school care. Many parents with upcoming RTTO are being surveyed about family needs once they return.
Also, kudos to admin & team re: Better World Day. I shared with my office & many positive comments!
Also, kudos to admin & team re: Better World Day. I shared with my office & many positive comments!
XIV. 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