Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Location
Admin Building - SS Classroom
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
B. Lane, H. Sennholtz, K. Kelly, M. Toth, P. Stagen, S. Bennett
Directors Absent
A. Gandhi, A. Gray, D. Haight, G. Swick, K. Shaw
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Willer
Non Voting Members Present
J. Willer
Guests Present
Alan Scimeca, D. Alexander, D. DeJong (remote), K. Coventry, K. Martinez, K. Taylor, R. Manderschied, hsennholtz@yahoo.com
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Board Meeting
A.
Public Comment
B.
Approve Minutes from May 22nd Board Meeting
III. Financial Report
A.
Finance & Operations Committee Report
B.
Financial Statements - May 31, 2024
P. Stagan discussed the Financial Statements as of May 31, 2024. D. DeJong shared further information about the financials and advised there were not many changes from last month.
C.
Discussion and Vote of FY25 Budget
P. Stagan discussed the FY25 Budget.
- Highlighted a few items to discuss.
- Transportation Reimbursement
- Gifted Program
D. Alexander explained the benefits of the supper program for 24-25, especially for those students who may not have easy access to food. D. Alexander discussed the PCTC rates.
IV. General Operations Report
A.
Operations Report
D. Alexander presented his Operations Report, and if there were any questions.
V. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
J. Willer presented her Principal's Report along with a few highlights.
- Student Enrollment: 500 (27 per class plus 14 currently for gifted)
- Free and Reduced Lunch Numbers: 55% Other Notable Highlights
- Working on revisions to Staff Handbook, Day in the Life Document for Staff, Student Handbook (including more clear expectations for behavior and dress code), master schedule, electives schedule
VI. Governance
A.
Governance
B.
Resolution to elect board members
C.
Resolution to elect board officers
D.
Resolution to honor Gary Swick
E.
Resolution to honor Adam Gray
F.
Resolution to honor Kimberly Shaw
VII. EMSA Committee and Parent-Teacher Crew Reports
A.
Development Report
K. Taylor discussed a few highlights regarding donations and grants.
B.
EMSA PTC Update
M. Toth presented the EMSA PTC Report.
C.
Master Planning Committee
No updates at this time.
D.
Academic Excellence
No updates at this time.
The Board thanked R. Manderschied for his service as this will be his last meeting.