Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Academic Excellence Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 4, 2022 at 3:30 PM
Location
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6308835013
Meeting ID: 630 883 5013
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Meeting ID: 630 883 5013
Committee Members Present
B. Lane (remote), G. Swick (remote), J. Willer (remote), K. Kelly (remote)
Committee Members Absent
K. Shaw, L. Sterba
Guests Present
A Tannhauser, L Beavers, M. Gibb, M. Martinez, Mrs A, P Solesky, Paru H, T Morgan
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Student Achievement
A.
Upcoming Testing
III. EL Visit
A.
Debrief
EL Education Credentialing Visit:
- Strengths: spirit & function of crew; students engaged in learning; students demonstrating respectful behavior
- Growth: establishing consistent instructional practices (e.g. components of teaching); expansion is cohesive; high quality work--what is the "why" behind it?
- Score: 104 vs 98 last year=fully implementing
IV. EMSA's Middle School
A.
Parent Meeting
J Willer summarized content/bell schedule for middle school. Would like to set a date for the parent meeting--asked for input from committee. Committee discussed middle school enrollment numbers (currently 46 7th graders) indicated they were returning but some may be considering other options.
J Willer suggested an info piece with a survey of questions (to address at the meeting) with a meeting on 5/12 at 6:30. Highly encouraged for families to attend. It was recommended to share extracurriculars that are offered.
J Willer mentioned student exit surveys.
V. Other Business
A.
End of the Year Activities
Interest expressed in starting on 8th grade graduation planning.
Last day of school: Passion Project presentations along with Celebrations of Learning. There will be a voting system for the project of choice.
Pieces of Me will be included into 10-day countdown.
Better World Day--it was suggested that students' painted rocks could be used for sidewalk/pathway border (every student has painted a rock). The enviro work group will review and make a recommendation for rock placement.
B.
Summer School and Camps
June: First offering will be Extended School Year ("ESY") for qualifying special education students. Then an intervention summer school (by teacher recommendation) with science component
July: 1st-3d grades another intervention summer school with science component; Theatre Camp for any students.
There may be a sports camp as well.
J Willer reviewed the ongoing testing schedule.