Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Master Planning Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Location
Neil Building Commons / Hybrid
1600 Dundee Ave.; Elgin, IL 60120
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83909541907?pwd=VU04M3NxVW9FT01yRDFCY0NDTmpIUT09
Meeting ID: 839 0954 1907
Passcode: MS53jw
Committee Members Present
G. Swick (remote), K. Kelly (remote), S. Bennett (remote)
Committee Members Absent
A. Gray, D. Haight, R. Wilson
Guests Present
A. Anderson (remote), B. Lane (remote), D. Alexander (remote), J. Willer (remote), K. Coventry (remote), K. Taylor (remote), Lawrence Kearns (WKA) (remote), kconzelman@emsacharter.org (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Master Plan & Facilities Committee
A.
Review of EMSA Expansion Schedule
B.
Possible alternatives to renovation of Admin Bldg & $14.5M bond financing
M. Gibb discussed a mobile lease option through Willscot. Flex product ONLY leased as it is proprietary (envision flat-packed units that only need a forklift with each wall and building length is customizable — including floor-to-ceiling windows). M. Gibb provided a ballpark figure: 1 building $150K over 24 months or $75K per year / $6,250 per month + electrical service. 960 sq feet (could go to 1120sq ft) includes ADA bathroom and ramp (minimal ramp because unit sits closer to the ground than traditional mobiles).
K. Kelly discussed that for the Capital Campaign there was an option 2. K. Taylor recommended an endowment (mini Capital Campaign). This would take several years, but the money received can be utilized for what is needed.
J. Willer discussed that when speaking with the Middle School team, the best option would be to do the Admin Building. There has been a conversation with the Middle School team on a Plan B. It is a priority for them to remain on campus. A discussion of the financial implications will be done by J. Willer with the Middle School staff.
C.
Dan Alexander's Assessment of Two Alternative Options to Admin Building Expansion
D. Alexander discussed the below alternative options to the Admin building.
- Build a two-classroom mobile addition on an open site near Middle School and to its south.
- Build out the classroom in Gym Building, likely in Gymnasium; potentially modify the MPR room.
D.
Discussion on Pre-Construction Services
G. Swick, S. Bennett, K. Kelly, and A. Anderson recommends having Bulley and Andrews as the pre-construction vendor.
E.
Civil Engineer's Ideas for Site Improvements
Fabi with WKA answered questions on the Terra plan for water redirection. She will be coming back with more detailed plans based on the discussion.
D. Alexander discussed the EMSA Expansion Schedule.