Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 15, 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
D. Haight, G. Swick, K. Kelly
Committee Members Absent
S. Bennett
Guests Present
D. Alexander, R. Manderschied
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes of the September 20, 2023, Meeting of the Master Planning Committee
II. Master Plan & Facilities Committee
A.
COO Report on Construction & Campus Grounds
B.
Facilities Reserve Fund
Dan reported on the firms he had contacted for additional proposals, and said he would follow up with the firm Kluber in Aurora. He said he hoped to have at least one additional proposal to share, at the next meeting of the Committee.
C.
Review & Discuss Opportunities for Crew Involvement in Campus Projects
Gary and the Committee engaged in a long conversation using a list of Outdoor Education resources, Existing and Potential. The Committee helped to add to his list with several additional ideas for staff involvement in outdoor education.
Gary indicated he would reach out to Ms. Willer and then to teachers with such ideas. Kerry also said she would speak with several teachers, and connect Dan with the Men's Shed group.
D.
Sustainability
The Committee discussed several points related to safety, including roads, I-25, and transport of persons needing assistance to travel from building to building.
III. Campus Environment & Historical Character
A.
Activities that could significantly impact the environment and/or historic character of the school need to be vetted.
The Committee agreed it would raise these issues with Principal Willer ahead of Better World Day.
Dan Alexander presented a short report drawn from the comments in the Agenda, and answered questions.