Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Location
Admin Building - Social Studies 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, B. Lane, D. Haight, K. Kelly, K. Shaw, M. Toth, P. Stagen, S. Bennett
Directors Absent
A. Gray, G. Swick
Guests Present
K. Coventry, R. Manderschied
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 Tuesday Mar 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM.
II. Executive Session
A.
Motion to Enter Executive Closed Session
K. Kelly made a motion to enter the Executive Closed Session at 4:05 p.m.
S. Bennett 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 5:15 p.m.
K. Kelly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Selection of new Executive Director and Discussion about funding issue
A.
Motion to move forward with hiring selected candidate
S. Bennett made a motion to approve the contract term for Kathryn Martinez to be Executive Director.
K. Kelly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
State Transportation Funding
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 5:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Coventry
The board briefly discussed the recent notice we received from ISBE stating they have determined we are not eligible for transportation funding effective the balance of this fiscal year; and further, ISBE intends to claw back funding we received over past 4 years. Staff shared that there is currently an attempt for a legislative fix to this issue in Springfield and that there is planning underway to mitigate the lost funding.