Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Board of Directors of Western: CFA Retreat

Date and Time

Monday July 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM 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
                                             Zoom: 
https://wsst.zoom.us/j/6858446925?pwd=dDRKdU8xQnk2NnJjQmRvdnFmZ2dBZz09
When:                  Tuesday, July 13, 2020, 1 p.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: 7/9/2020
   
  D. Read Mission Statement
   
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.
  E. 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. § 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. Board Retreat
  A. Introductions/Icebreaker
  B. Discussion and Consideration of Reopening Plans for FY21
  C. Discussion and Consideration of Schoolwide Goals
   
School leader’s draft goals for herself and the school in FY21
  D. Discussion and Consideration of Committee Members
   
  • Establishing Committees
    • How will committees help us reach the goals mentioned above?
    • How will committees interface with senior staff, in accordance with the Chief Executive Policy?
    • Determine committee goals and support structures
  E. Discussion of Governance Current State Diagnostics
  F. Discussion and Consideration of Board Member Job Description & Expectations
   
  • Board Member Job Description & Expectations
    • Review & Amend
    • Build Expectations & Accountability Mechanisms
  G. Discussion and Consideration of Governing Board Goals
  H. Discussion of Reporting Systems: Financial, Academic, Open Meeting Law
   
  • Rotating Small Group Sessions
    • Financial Statement & Budget Analysis (Tisha)
    • Academic Assessments Overview (Jessica)
    • Open Meeting Law (Peter)
III. Closing Items
  A. Meeting Feedback and Closing Circle
  B. Summary of Action Items
   
        
  C. Adjourn Meeting