Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday September 3, 2020 at 8:30 AM MST
Location
Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85033
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 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, September 3rd, 2020 8:30 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 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, September 3rd, 2020 8:30 a.m. MST
Agenda
| I. | Opening Items | |
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| C. | Read Mission Statement | |
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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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| D. | Call to the Public | |
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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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| II. | Consent Agenda | |
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Consent Agenda—All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member
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| A. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 8/6/2020 | |
| B. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 11/7/2019 | |
| C. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 12/5/2020 | |
| D. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 1/16/2020 | |
| E. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 2/6/2020 | |
| F. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 3/5/2020 | |
| G. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 4/2/2020 | |
| H. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 5/7/2020 | |
| I. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/4/2020 | |
| J. | Discussion and Consideration of the revised 20-21 Mitigation Plan | |
| K. | Discussion and Consideration of the updated Job Descriptions to use Enrollment Stabilization Grant and ESSER/CARES Grants to fund these positions for the 20-21 school year. | |
| L. | Discussion and Consideration of the 20-21 Wellness Policy | |
| M. | Discussion and Consideration of Lauren Arndt's resignation | |
| N. | Discussion and Consideration of Lauren Morgan's resignation | |
| III. | CEO Support and Evaluation | |
| A. | Presentation of the School Director's Report | |
| B. | Presentation of Compliance Update | |
| C. | Discussion of School Director Goals FY 21 | |
| IV. | Challenge Foundation Properties Update | |
| A. | Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update | |
| V. | Governance | |
| A. | Presentation of Governance Committee Report | |
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* Refresher on Open Meeting Law
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| B. | Discussion and Consideration of the Revised Board Member Accountability Structure | |
| C. | Discussion and Consideration of the Revised Board Member Job Description | |
| D. | Discussion and Consideration of the benchmark recommendations released by the Arizona Department of Health Services, guidance from county health officials, and community needs and resources as they pertain to offering in-person instruction starting in Q2. | |
| E. | Discussion and Consideration of adding Jessica Makowske to the Governing Board as an ex-officio (non-voting) member | |
| VI. | Academic Excellence | |
| A. | Presentation of Academic Committee Report | |
| VII. | Finance | |
| A. | Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers | |
| B. | Presentation of Finance Committee Report | |
| VIII. | Development | |
| A. | Presentation of Development Committee Report | |
| IX. | Executive Session: Real Estate | |
| A. | Discussion of Facility Purchase | |
| X. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Meeting Feedback | |
| B. | Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests | |
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- Guest Speakers from the Medical field for our 11th-12th grade AVID classes
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| C. | Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda | |
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Proposed Date: October 1st, 2020 8:30-10:00 a.m.
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| D. | Adjourn Meeting | |