Elgin Math & Science Academy

Minutes

Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Location

Art Barn

1600 Dundee Ave

Elgin, IL 60120

Our Mission:
 

The Elgin Math and Science Academy is an EL Education public charter school.

 

We strive to support the whole child and develop socially responsible leaders who aspire to create a better world.

Committee Members Present

K. Kelly, S. Bennett

Committee Members Absent

D. Haight, G. Swick

Guests Present

Cassie Grabowski, D. Alexander

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C.

Approve Minutes of the July 12, 2023 Meeting of the Master Planning Committee

II. Master Plan & Facilities Committee

A.

Decision-making Protocols for Construction

B.

COO Report on Construction & Campus Grounds

Elevator work should be done next week, same with exterior doors (front and others will have cameras).

North road used during dismissal, needs some minor repair work.

Prairie plants at admin bldg looking good.

Traffic improved, a little more room for growth.

SpEd depts & Dan's offices at Admin upstairs.

 

West & south sides of admin bdg and 

  • Survey--what is wanted?
  • Open space needed
  • Send summary of ideas what we are considering
    • Pollinator
    • Veg Garden
    • Fruit trees

Also dino garden & green area in front

Also big field 

  • Needs leveled for use 

Kerry to start letter to staff about same and solicit feedback.

Share with MP Comm 1st (BCC)

 

Brainstormed other locations where soccer could be played--City, U-46, private schools

 

 

 

C.

Review & Discuss Opportunities for Crew Involvement in Campus Projects

Strategize--Gary lead a team to review and prioritize opportunities

 

D.

Facilities Reserve Fund

Reviewed Dan's solicited bid for a facilities assessment of future repairs/improvements.

 

Discounted price reflected in bid.

 

Get one more bid.

E.

Sustainability

III. Campus Environment & Historical Character Advisory Group

A.

This is a new subcommittee to the Master Plan Committee

Prepare policy for approval of activities that could impact the environment and/or historical character.  This could be a duty of the MP Comm.

 

IV. 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 5:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Kelly