Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting--Virtual
Date and Time
Thursday July 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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Directors Present
A. Gray (remote), B. Lane (remote), G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly (remote), K. Shaw (remote), M. Gibb (remote), S. Bennett (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Haight
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Fuhr (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
L. Fuhr (remote)
Guests Present
D. Alexander (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 Jul 15, 2021 at 6:04 PM.
C.
Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
B. Lane made a motion to To enter executive session to discuss performance and salaries.
G. Swick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Executive Session
Executive session recorded.
E.
Motion to Exit Executive Closed Session
B. Lane made a motion to to leave executive session.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Public Comment
II. Community
A.
Community Crew
Had a fun riddle game. Thank you, Gary!
B.
Approve Minutes
G. Swick made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting on 06-11-21.
B. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Minutes
B. Lane made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting--Virtual on 06-17-21.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Decision-Making Practices
Reviewing "Disconfirming Questions" as a path for better decision making.
III. Governance/Board Work Session
A.
K-8 Classroom Expansion Discussion
The board and admin team discussed pros and cons of future facilities possibilities, including the Admin Building, the Dining Hall, the Westview Dorm, classroom cabins. Certain areas requiring additional information were identified. D Alexander recommended a decision be made at our August Board meeting.
B.
Board Retreat Follow-Up
C.
Board member expansion
IV. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
First read of policies completed.
B.
Full In-Person Instructional Plan for August
C.
New Policies Vote
Reserved for 7/27 board meeting.
V. Outreach: Families and Community
A.
Update on Outreach Activities
Will update Board via social media.
VI. 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 7:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Kelly