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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday August 6, 2020 at 8:45 AM MST

Location

Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85033
Zoom:   https://wsst.zoom.us/j/95681592146
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 Ms. Jessica Makowske 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, August 6th, 2020 8:45 a.m. MST

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 8:45 AM
 
Opening Items
 
  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: 7/13/2020 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 2 m
     
  D. Read Mission Statement   Jessica Makowske 2 m
   
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 Discuss Jay Kaprosy 1 m
   
*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. CEO Support and Evaluation 8:54 AM
  A. Presentation of the School Director's Report FYI Jessica Makowske 5 m
  B. Presentation of Compliance Update FYI Jessica Makowske 2 m
   
We are having the audit in early September. If we do not have your paperwork and fingerprinted clearance card by August 31st, we will need to remove you from the Governing Board at the September 3rd Meeting. Lilly will send you an email if you need an updated fingerprint clearance card. 
  
  C. Discussion of School Director Goals FY 21 Discuss Jessica Makowske 5 m
   
Presentation of alternative measures due to COVID. 
  
III. Academic Excellence 9:06 AM
  A. Presentation of Academic Committee Report Discuss Megan McWenie 2 m
IV. Finance 9:08 AM
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers Vote Tisha Crisler 15 m
  B. Presentation of Finance Committee Report FYI Matt Sandoval 5 m
V. Development 9:28 AM
  A. Presentation of Development Committee Report Discuss Heidi Wildy 4 m
VI. Governance 9:32 AM
  A. Presentation of Governance Committee Report Peter Boyle 7 m
   
Governance Report
  
  B. Discussion and Consideration of the 20-21 Mitigation Plan Vote Jessica Makowske 5 m
  C. Discussion and Consideration of Fester and Chapman Audit Contract Vote Jessica Makowske 5 m
  D. Discussion and Consideration of 20-21 Course Catalog Vote Jessica Makowske 5 m
   
New courses: Anatomy, Psychology, and Math Analysis
  
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update 9:54 AM
  A. Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update Discuss Matt Sandoval 3 m
VIII. Executive Session: Real Estate 9:57 AM
  A. Discussion of Facility Purchase Discuss Peter Boyle 7 m
IX. Closing Items 10:04 AM
  A. Meeting Feedback Discuss Jay Kaprosy 2 m
  B. Summary of Action Items FYI Jessica Makowske 2 m
   
        
  
  C. Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda Vote Jay Kaprosy 2 m
   
Proposed Date: September 3rd, 2020 8:45-10:30 a.m.

 

*Reopening Discussion 
  
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jay Kaprosy 2 m