Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Executive Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 5, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Location
Admin Building
1600 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
Committee Members Present
D. Haight, K. Kelly, K. Martinez, P. Stagen, S. Bennett
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Executive Committee
A.
Purpose of Executive Committee
B.
Executive Director Updates
Teachers are in the building. Instructional leadership team (ILT) to create a work plan--"what is the EMSA way?" J Willer working on a teacher's guide. First 30 day "work" plan being worked on. Individual EL Ed training for new teachers before school starts. All teachers will be trained in EL Ed norms. Will meet will staff individually through August.
C.
Strategic Planning
Kathryn will share the strategic plan outline with the board at August's meeting. Discussed who, what, when will be involved. Discussed an every-other-month ED update to board.
D.
Policy Updates
Discussed potential policy updates.
E.
Board Agenda Prep
Kathryn will take the lead on agenda prep going forward.
F.
August 21 Board Recognition Event
Discussed details for the post-board meeting event.
Sue & Kathryn shared their reasoning for starting an executive committee. It can provide a helpful support to the ED.