Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday January 14, 2021 at 8:30 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/my/jmakowske

 
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/my/jmakowske
When:                  Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:30 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. 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.
  D. Presentation of FY20 Audit
II. Consent Agenda
 
ConsentAgenda—All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion unless requested otherwise by a board member.
  A. Approval of Meeting Minutes from WSST Governing Board Meeting on December 14th, 2020
   
  B. Approval of Meeting Minutes from WSST Governing Board Meeting on December 10th, 2020
   
  C. Consideration of approval of updated Covid-19 protocols
   
New guidance has been added to clarify allowing staff members on campus who are showing symptoms as a result of their COVID-19 Vaccine for the first 3 days after their vaccine was administered per CDC guidelines. 
  D. Consideration for approval of updated School Director goals.
   
These updates reflect the updated guidance that ADE has provided for the AZSci assessment. LEAs will be provided with no assessment data and will instead be provided a participation score. 
III. Finance
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
  B. Presentation of Financial Committee Report
IV. Academics
  A. Presentation of Academic Committee Report
V. Governance
  A. Presentation of Governance Committee Report
   
- New Bylaws & Recruitment Strategy will be addressed in February
- Thanks for all for submitting COI form
- Share Accountability Tracker and that each member will receive their own sheet in a one-off
- Share Board Calendar
- Review Board Goals and progress; address how to follow up
  • Basic​
  • Development: Board Training​
  • Development: Strategic Fund Development Plan​
  • Board Meetings: Board Meeting Evaluation​
  • Emerging​
  • Board Structure: Bylaws​
  • Board Structure: Committees (there was a tie)
VI. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
  A. Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
VII. Development
  A. Presentation of Development Committee Report
VIII. CEO Support and Evaluation
  A. Presentation of School Director's Report
  B. Presentation of Compliance Report
  C. Presentation of School Director's Goals
IX. Executive Session: Real Estate
  A. Discussion of Facilities Purchase
X. Closing Items
  A. Meeting Feedback
  B. Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests
   
Student Recruitment Resources

 

  C. Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
   
Proposed Date: February 11th, 2020 @ 8:30 a.m. 

 

  D. Adjourn Meeting