Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Friday January 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Location
TBD
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.
Committee Members Present
D. Haight, K. Kelly, S. Bennett
Committee Members Absent
C. Flaherty, G. Swick
Guests Present
John Kilozak, K. Martinez
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Bennett called a meeting of the Master Plan & Facilities Committee Committee of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Friday Jan 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes of prior Meeting of the Master Planning Committee
K. Kelly made a motion to approve the minutes from Master Planning and Environmental Committee Meeting on 11-13-24.
D. Haight seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Master Plan & Facilities Committee
A.
Campus Facilities Update
B.
Lexington Inn
C.
Campus Grounds & Gardens
Kathryn and Kerry led the discussion on Campus Grounds & Gardens. Including outdoor classroom discussion items (logs, bench, design, funding) signage, schoolyard Habitat Grant, upcoming grant cycles, upkeep of pollinator & tree understory gardens.
D.
Campus Walking Trail Update
E.
Bird Strike Prevention--Update
F.
Protecting Oak Tree Roots from Parking Cars--Update
G.
Review & Discuss Opportunities for Crew Involvement in Campus Projects
H.
Noise Pollution on Campus
Sue Bennett led the discussion on noise pollution.
I.
Sustainability
J.
Facilities Reserve Fund
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Bennett
Kathryn led the discussion on Campus Facilities Update.