Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology

Date and Time

Thursday November 7, 2019 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, October 3, 2019 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: 10/3/2019
   
  D. Read Mission Statement
  E. Presentation of Mission Moment
  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. CEO Support and Evaluation
  A. Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
  B. Presentation of Compliance Update
III. Academic Excellence
  A. Training on Academic Assessments Used
  B. Presentation of Committee Report
  C. Discussion of FY19 A-F Grade
IV. Finance
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
  B. Presentation of Committee Report
  C. Discussion and Consideration of 401k Change
V. Development
  A. Presentation of Development Committee Report
  B. Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
VI. Governance
  A. Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
  B. Establishment of Board Committees
   
    • Governance: 
    • 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
  C. Discussion regarding Board Member Recruitment
  D. Discussion and Consideration of Board Meeting Timing
  E. Discussion and Consideration of Wellness Policy
  F. Discussion and Consideration of Lauren Forrester Arndt's Appointment to the Board
VII. TeamCFA Update
  A. Presentation of TeamCFA Update
VIII. Executive Session
  A. Discussion of Building Financing
  B. Discussion of Succession Planning
IX. Closing Items
  A. Meeting Feedback
  B. Summary of Action Items
   

        

  C. Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
   

Proposed Date: December 5, 2019

  D. Adjourn Meeting