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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday March 17, 2022 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, March 17th, 2022 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. 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.
  
  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. Mission Moment: Marketing Class presents Core Value Palace   Jessica Makowske 10 m
   

Mr. Darryl Bess and students 

  
II. Consent Agenda 8:47 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: 2/10/2022 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 1 m
     
III. Governance 8:48 AM
  A. Discussion and Consideration of the FY21 Single Audit Vote Jessica Makowske 10 m
  B. Discussion and Consideration of the updated Instructional Time Model v2 (Second Meeting) FYI Jessica Makowske 3 m
  C. Discussion and Consideration of the Mask Policy Discuss Jessica Makowske 10 m
   
  1. Staff: 68.2% somewhat/extremely comfortable removing mask mandate
  2. Families: 45.5% somewhat/extremely comfortable removing mask mandate
  
  D. Discussion and Consideration of the Acceptance of Peter Boyle's Resignation from the Governing Board Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
  E. Discussion and Consideration of the Slate of Officers Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
  F. Discussion of April 23rd Board Retreat Planning Discuss Jessica Makowske 10 m
IV. Finance 9:31 AM
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers Vote Tisha Crisler 5 m
  B. Finance Committee Update FYI Matt Sandoval 5 m
   
  • Tracking Mechanism for Student "Loss'" identified in Synergy Fees
  • Teacher Pay Scale/ Formula has been shared
  • Next Steps: School Director Contract recommendations and projections for staff salaries
  
V. Academic 9:41 AM
  A. Academic Committee Presentation: Academic Vocabulary Training FYI Jessica Makowske 10 m
VI. CEO Support and Evaluation 9:51 AM
  A. Presentation of the School Director's Report FYI Jessica Makowske 7 m
  B. Presentation of the School Director's Goals FY22 FYI Jessica Makowske 5 m
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties 10:03 AM
  A. CFP Update FYI Matt Sandoval 5 m
VIII. Closing Items 10:08 AM
  A. Meeting Feedback Discuss Jay Kaprosy 2 m
  B. Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests FYI Jessica Makowske 2 m
  C. Next Meeting Date & Agenda FYI Annette Tanori 2 m
   

April 14th- Board Meeting 

April 23rd (Saturday)- Board Retreat

 

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jay Kaprosy 2 m