Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday July 9, 2020 at 8:45 AM MST
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
https://wsst.zoom.us/j/96926464406
When: Thursday, July 9th, 2020 8:45 a.m. MST
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
https://wsst.zoom.us/j/96926464406
When: Thursday, July 9th, 2020 8:45 a.m. MST
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 8:45 AM | |||
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | Lily Romo | 2 m | ||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | ||
| C. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/4/2020 | Approve Minutes | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| D. | Read Mission Statement | Jessica Makowske | 2 m | ||
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Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy exists to transform Maryvale by improving low-income west Phoenix students’ opportunities for advancement in the global technological economy by providing needed preparation for the academic rigors of college graduation leading to career success.
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| E. | Call to the Public | Discuss | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
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*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. § 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. |
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| F. | Mission Moment: AZELLA Results | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | ||
| II. | CEO Support and Evaluation | 9:00 AM | |||
| A. | Presentation of the School Director's Report | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 10 m | |
| B. | Presentation of Compliance Update | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 2 m | |
| III. | Academic Excellence | 9:12 AM | |||
| A. | Presentation of Academic Committee Report | Discuss | Jessica Makowske | 2 m | |
| B. | Presentation of Reopening Plans for 20-21 School Year | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 10 m | |
| IV. | Finance | 9:24 AM | |||
| A. | Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers | Vote | Tisha Crisler | 2 m | |
| B. | Discussion and Consideration of FY21 Budget - Second Approval | Vote | Tisha Crisler | 10 m | |
| C. | Presentation of Finance Committee Report | FYI | Jay Kaprosy | 5 m | |
| V. | Development | 9:41 AM | |||
| A. | Presentation of Development Committee Report | Discuss | Heidi Wildy | 4 m | |
| B. | Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan | Discuss | Jessica Makowske | 2 m | |
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Thank you to Peter, Jay, and Megan for their 2020 AZ Tax Credit contribution!
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| VI. | Governance | 9:47 AM | |||
| A. | Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card | FYI | Jay Kaprosy | 3 m | |
| B. | Discussion and Consideration of Application for the A for Arizona Innovation Grant | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion and Consideration of Marketing Teacher Job Description | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
| D. | Discussion and Consideration of FY21 Policy Updates | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
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Family Handbook
Staff Handbook
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| VII. | Challenge Foundation Properties Update | 10:05 AM | |||
| A. | Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update | Discuss | Matt Sandoval | 3 m | |
| VIII. | Executive Session: Real Estate | 10:08 AM | |||
| A. | Discussion of Facility Purchase | Discuss | Peter Boyle | 15 m | |
| IX. | Closing Items | 10:23 AM | |||
| A. | Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Troy Pottgen as a Governing Board Member | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 3 m | |
| B. | Meeting Feedback | Discuss | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| C. | Summary of Action Items | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 2 m | |
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| D. | Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
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Proposed Date: August 6th, 2020 8:45-10:00 a.m.
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| E. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |