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

HYA presented and answered questions regarding their services. 

  • 15-minute presentation.
  • 30-minute question and answer forum. 

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. Kelly
Aye
P. Stagen
Absent
K. Shaw
Aye
B. Lane
Absent
S. Bennett
Aye
A. Gray
Absent
M. Toth
Absent
D. Haight
Aye
G. Swick
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
A. Gray
Absent
G. Swick
Aye
S. Bennett
Aye
P. Stagen
Absent
K. Kelly
Aye
K. Shaw
Aye
D. Haight
Aye
B. Lane
Absent
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