Final

Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday October 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
                                   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, October 14th, 2021 8:30 a.m. MST

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 8:30 AM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Lily Romo 2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Jay Kaprosy 2 m
  C. 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.
  
  D. Mission Moment: Alumni Update   Jessica Makowske 4 m
  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. Consent Agenda 8:41 AM
 
Consent Agenda—All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member
 
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 9/3/2020 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 2 m
     
III. Executive Session:Discipline 22-001 8:43 AM
  A. Discipline Hearing 22-001 Discuss Jessica Makowske 10 m
IV. Governance 8:53 AM
  A. Consideration of Student Case 22-001 Vote Jay Kaprosy 2 m
  B. Presentation of Governance Committee Report FYI Peter Boyle 5 m
   
Two main findings from the Governing Board Assessment 

 

  
  C. Discussion and Consideration of Revised Governance Bylaws Vote Jessica Makowske 10 m
  D. Discussion and Consideration of revised Governing Board Policy Manual FYI Annette Tanori 10 m
V. CEO Support and Evaluation 9:20 AM
  A. Presentation of the School Director's Report FYI Jessica Makowske 5 m
  B. Presentation of Compliance Update FYI Jessica Makowske 2 m
  C. Discussion of School Director Goals FY 22 Discuss Jessica Makowske 2 m
VI. Challenge Foundation Properties Update 9:29 AM
  A. Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update Discuss Matt Sandoval 3 m
VII. Academic Excellence 9:32 AM
  A. Presentation of Academic Committee Report Discuss Megan McWenie 4 m
VIII. Finance 9:36 AM
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers Vote Tisha Crisler 5 m
  B. Presentation of Finance Committee Report FYI Matt Sandoval 5 m
  C. Discussion and Consideration of the Annual Financial Report Vote Tisha Crisler 5 m
IX. Development 9:51 AM
  A. Presentation of Development Committee Report Discuss Heidi Wildy 4 m
X. Closing Items 9:55 AM
  A. Meeting Feedback Discuss Jay Kaprosy 2 m
  B. Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests FYI Jessica Makowske 2 m
   
       
  
  C. Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda Vote Jay Kaprosy 2 m
   
November 18th, 2021

 

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jay Kaprosy 2 m