Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday November 1, 2018 at 8:45 AM MST

Location

6515 W Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
Notice of Public Meeting
of the Board of Directors of
Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc., and to the general public that the board will hold a meeting, open to the public as specified below.  The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specified time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3, the Board of Directors may go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, concerning any item on the agenda, for discussion, consideration, or consultations for legal advice.
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA
Disabled persons in need of special accommodations should contact Mr. Peter Boyle at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.

Where:                Western School of Science and Technology:
                                             A Challenge Foundation Academy
                                             6515 W. Indian School Rd.
                                             Phoenix, AZ 85033
                                             Conference Dial-in Number: (515) 603-4920
                                             Access Code: 1060076#
When:                  Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:45 a.m. MST

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 10/10/2018
   
  D. Read Mission Statement
  E. Mission Moment: Warrior Hour
  F. Call to the Public
   
*The public must sign in before the board meeting. 
A comment card must be completed before a public comment can be made.  Comments are limited to three minutes.
**This is the time for the public to comment. Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. ยง 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.
II. Executive Session
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Discipline Hearing 19-001
III. CEO Support and Evaluation
  A. Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
  B. Presentation of Compliance Update
  C. Presentation of SMART Goals Update
IV. Academic Excellence
  A. Discussion and Training Regarding Academic Assessments
  B. Presentation of Quarter 1 Academic Dashboard
  C. Discussion and Consideration of FY19 Curriculum Course Catalog
V. Finance
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
  B. Presentation of Committee Report
  C. Discussion and Consideration of Employee Healthcare Contributions
  D. Discussion and Consideration of Updated FY19 School Calendar
  E. Discussion and Consideration of Audited Financial Statements and Auditors' Report
VI. Development
  A. Presentation of Development Committee Report
  B. Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
VII. Governance
  A. Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
  B. Establishment of Governance Committee
   
    • review board member assessment results
    • own board member evaluation and professional development (including co-observations)
    • consider coaching supports through Board on Track
    • consider and plan board retreats
    • nominate officer slate and new members
    • consider meeting timing for stakeholder engagement
  C. Discussion and Consideration of Cathy Pirrone's Resignation from the Board
  D. Discussion and Consideration of Matt Sandoval's Appointment to the Board
  E. Discussion and Consideration of Mac Woods's Appointment to the Board
  F. Discussion and Consideration of Updated Special Education Policies
VIII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update
  A. Presentation of TeamCFA Update
IX. Closing Items
  A. Meeting Feedback
  B. Summary of Action Items
   

        

  C. Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: December 6, 2018)
  D. Adjourn Meeting