Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Location
Admin Building - SS Classroom
1600 Dundee Avenue
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
A. Gandhi, G. Swick, K. Kelly, K. Shaw, P. Stagen, S. Bennett
Directors Absent
A. Gray, B. Lane, D. Haight, M. Toth
Guests Present
Akash.Gandhi@nsc.org, K. Coventry, R. Manderschied, kenarndt@hyasearch.com, kerryfoderaro@hyasearch.com
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
National Charter School Study 2023
II. Board Meeting
A.
Public Comment
B.
Approval of Minutes of December 7 2023 Special Board Meeting and December 13 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Gray |
Absent
|
| S. Bennett |
Aye
|
| A. Gandhi |
Aye
|
| D. Haight |
Absent
|
| G. Swick |
Aye
|
| K. Shaw |
Aye
|
| P. Stagen |
Aye
|
| K. Kelly |
Aye
|
| B. Lane |
Absent
|
| M. Toth |
Absent
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Bennett |
Aye
|
| K. Kelly |
Aye
|
| D. Haight |
Absent
|
| A. Gray |
Absent
|
| G. Swick |
Aye
|
| M. Toth |
Absent
|
| B. Lane |
Absent
|
| A. Gandhi |
Aye
|
| P. Stagen |
Aye
|
| K. Shaw |
Aye
|
C.
Board Training Requirements
Board Training Requirements:
- K. Kelly discussed the required 2-hour training for board members for those who have not done their training and where to access the training. The deadline is January 31, 2024.
III. Executive Director Search
A.
Leadership Profile Report presented to Board
K, Foderaro and K. Arndt from HYA discussed the Leadership Profile Report to the Board including the survey responses, highlights, and needs. from staff, student, parent, and community feedback for the Executive Director search.
K. Kelly discussed the National Charter School Study 2023 and the information it provided on Charter Schools and Illinois.