Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Academic Excellence Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Location
MPR - Gym Building
1600 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
Committee Members Present
H. Sennholtz (remote), J. Delgado, M. Toth, S. Bennett
Committee Members Absent
B. Lane
Guests Present
J. Willer, K. Coventry, K. Martinez
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve September 26, 2024 Meeting Minutes
II. Academic Excellence
A.
High Quality Work Vision and Why
B.
Next Steps in HQW
Willer shared instructional next steps around expeditionizing. Pilot group of teachers who will be leading this work.
Changing of curriculum maps, incorporating standards into modules to make sure all standards are covered across the year.
Goal is for each grade level to have one learning expedition during the 25-26 school year
Discussion of EL contract
Martinez and Willer answered questions about what expeditions are, and the process.
C.
Suspension Data
Willer shared suspension data - 12 out of school suspensions, behaviors are physicality to staff, students, and eloping
Willer shared supports put in place for students after they receive a suspension - student support plans discussed. Interventions include incentive systems, check in check out, etc. Parents are included in the conversation around supports.
Discussion around detentions and restorative practices.
Discussion around behavior plans.
III. Other Business
A.
ISBE Site Visit
Willer shared learnings from the ISBE site visit, specifically around IAR data.
Reviewed vision of high quality work (HQW) and rationale. Group provided questions and suggestions around the vision and rationale for HQW.