Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location
Admin Building
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, A. Scimeca, B. Lane, J. Delgado, K. Kelly (remote), P. Stagen, S. Bennett
Directors Absent
D. Haight
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Martinez
Non Voting Members Present
K. Martinez
Guests Present
K. Coventry, N. Walters (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Bennett called a meeting of the board of directors of Elgin Math & Science Academy to order on Wednesday Jan 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
II. Board Meeting
A.
Public Comment
B.
Approve Minutes from the December 18th Board Meeting
A. Gandhi made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 12-18-24.
J. Delgado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
P. Stagen made a motion to amend the Agenda for today to review Financials before Strategic Planning Feedback.
A. Scimeca seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B. Lane made a motion to approve the resignations of Melanie Toth and Hillyn Sennholtz from the Board.
J. Delgado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Delgado made a motion to appoint Sarah Beck to fill the vacant Board Position.
B. Lane seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B. Lane made a motion to approve the Family Grievance Policy.
P. Stagen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Administrative Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
K. Martinez presented her report to the Board.
- EL Update
- MAP Data
- Student Discipline Data
- Staff Survey
- Purpose & Process
- Overview
- Staff Culture
- Enrollment Updates
- Operational Updates
B.
Strategic Plan Feedback
K. Martinez presented the feedback regarding the Strategic Plan.
- SWOT Analysis
- Draft of Strategic Plan Review
- Feedback received from the Board.
IV. Financial Report
A.
Finance Committee Report
K. Martinez presented the Finance Committee Report. Introduced new accountant, Natalia Walters with Aligned Accounting.
- N. Winters introduced herself to the Board.
- Annual Bond Holder Call
- Reviewed Financials as of December 31st.
B.
Financial Statements
K. Martinez reviewed the December 31, 2024 Financials.
- No major changes.
V. 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 6:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Coventry
S. Bennett reviewed the Public Comment to all in attendance.