Elgin Math & Science Academy

Minutes

Enviro Group Meeting

Date and Time

Friday March 4, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Location

Dining Hall

EMSA Campus

1600 Dundee Ave

Elgin

Committee Members Present

C. Flaherty, D. Alexander, G. Swick, R. Wilson, S. Bennett, S. Said

Committee Members Absent

K. Kelly

Guests Present

K. Coventry

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

G. Swick called a meeting of the Environmental Work Group--Subcommittee to Master Plan and Facilities Committee of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Friday Mar 4, 2022 at 9:00 AM.

C.

Approve February Meeting Minutes

S. Bennett made a motion to approve the minutes from February 4, 2022, Meeting.
R. Wilson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Campus Hike to Review Areas of Use

A.

Proposed Campus Map

The campus map and guide were discussed. All members will offer any suggestions or edits. G. Swick will take the lead on this. 

B.

Visit Areas of Current and Proposed Student Use

III. Environmental Work Group--Subcommittee to Master Plan and Facilities

A.

EMSA Mission-Vision-Goal Setting Enviro Recommendations

B.

Goal setting/vision of work group

Strategic Planning discussion of working on the Pillars individually. 

C.

Ecosystem Education--Quick update or check in at next meeting

Ecosystem Education - Teacher support is needed. This will be current and going forward. All staff, especially Elementary, and the addition of Boys and Girls Club. 

Kiwanis kids are looking for a workday opportunity, and this can be accommodated by several options. 

D.

Trails and Walkways

Discussion of maintenance needed for the trails and walkways. 

 

Other: 

  • Southwest corner of the Elementary buildings - direct foot traffic with chips. 
  • Stone path - loose stones and plant protection.

E.

Native Plantings Updates - Grants Available

F.

Water Runoff--Updates

G.

Playgrounds & Natural Play Areas Update

The swing set area needs ground cover.

H.

Chimney Swifts and Other Bird Protections Updates

I.

Ongoing Tree Care & Planned Landscaping

IV. Other Business

A.

What else do we need to be thinking about?

Look into the KC Forest Preserve - The use of the kiosk, and delivery logs. 

V. 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 10:30 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Swick