Elgin Math & Science Academy

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Location

Admin Building - SS Classroom

1600 Dundee Avenue

Elgin, IL 601200

 

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, B. Lane, D. Haight, G. Swick, K. Kelly (remote), K. Shaw, M. Toth, P. Stagen, S. Bennett

Directors Absent

A. Gray

Guests Present

R. Manderschied

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Bennett called a meeting of the board of directors of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Tuesday Mar 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

II. Executive Session

A.

Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session

S. Bennett made a motion to enter the Executive Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
G. Swick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Executive Session

C.

Motion to Exit Executive Closed Session

S. Bennett made a motion to exit the Executive Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
G. Swick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Selection of new Executive Director

A.

Motion to move forward with hiring selected candidate

D. Haight made a motion to Motion was made to move forward with hiring Kathryn Martinez as our new executive director and authorize Sue Bennett, Ron Manderschied, and our attorney, to negotiate a three year contract.
B. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Public Comment

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Coventry