Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 8, 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.
Directors Present
D. Haight, G. Swick, K. Kelly, K. Shaw, S. Bennett
Directors Absent
A. Gray, B. Lane, M. Toth, P. Stagen
Guests Present
Akash.Gandhi@nsc.org, D. Alexander, K. Coventry, L. Beavers, R. Manderschied, S. Ismond
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 Wednesday Nov 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM.
II. Presentation by ED Search Firms
A.
Presentation by HYA
B.
Presentation by IASB
IASB presented and answered questions regarding their services.
- 15-minute presentation.
- 30-minute question and answer forum.
III. Board Deliberation of Search Firms
A.
Board Resolution
S. Bennett made a motion to engage HYA as the consulting company for the Executive Director search at the base of $15,999, plus up to $3000 in additional expenses such as background checks, etc; and to authorize R. Manderschied to execute a contract with them.
G. Swick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Shaw |
Aye
|
| P. Stagen |
Absent
|
| B. Lane |
Absent
|
| S. Bennett |
Aye
|
| A. Gray |
Absent
|
| K. Kelly |
Aye
|
| G. Swick |
Aye
|
| M. Toth |
Absent
|
| D. Haight |
Aye
|
IV. Audit Committee
A.
Audit Report
G. Swick made a motion to approve the Financial Audit Report and Compliance Audit Reports for fiscal year 2023 subject to final recommendations by the Audit Committee on Friday.
S. Bennett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Swick |
Aye
|
| P. Stagen |
Absent
|
| D. Haight |
Aye
|
| B. Lane |
Absent
|
| A. Gray |
Absent
|
| K. Kelly |
Aye
|
| S. Bennett |
Aye
|
| K. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Toth |
Absent
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Public Comment
S. Ismond and L. Beavers had a question regarding HYA and IASB.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Coventry
HYA presented and answered questions regarding their services.