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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday January 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM MST

Location

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 11th, 2024 8:30 a.m. MST

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 11th, 2024 8:30 a.m. Mountain Standard Time

 

The virtual location will be open 2 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The in-person location will be open 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. 

 

 

Agenda

      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. 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 8:37 AM
 

All items on this agenda will be considered by a single motion with no discussion, unless requested otherwise by a board member

  
  A. Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 12/14/2023 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 2 m
     
III. Finance 8:39 AM
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers Vote Tisha Crisler 3 m
  B. Presentation of Finance Committee Report FYI Matt Sandoval 1 m
  C. Presentation and Discussion of the FY22 Fiscal Monitoring for Federal Grants Discuss Tisha Crisler 5 m
IV. CEO Support and Evaluation 8:48 AM
  A. Presentation of the Superintendent's Report FYI Jessica Makowske 10 m
  B. Discussion and Consideration of the Superintendent's Goals for FY24 Vote Jessica Makowske 10 m
  C. Presentation of the School Director Job Description for FY25 FYI Jay Kaprosy 10 m
   

Board to review percentages for alignment in hiring 

  
  D. Presentation of succession letters to be sent to families and community partners FYI Jessica Makowske 5 m
V. Governance 9:23 AM
  A. Presentation of Governance Committee Report FYI Eloy Yndigoyen 1 m
   

Governance Report

  
  B. Consideration of Reproductive Health Curriculum Vote Jessica Makowske 5 m
  C. Discussion and Consideration of Employee Handbook Addendum for De-escalation Strategy Vote Jessica Makowske 10 m
   

 

De-escalation strategy: 

 

Any staff member may use reasonable and appropriate physical force upon the minor to the extent reasonably necessary and appropriate to maintain order. Physical force will be appropriate in self-defense, in the defense of other students and school personnel, and to prevent or terminate the commission of theft or criminal damage to the property of the District or the property of persons lawfully on the premises of the District.

Before resorting to physical force, staff members shall make reasonable efforts to de-escalate the situation using de-escalation strategies, when possible.  De-escalation strategies are encouraged as an initial approach to managing students escalating toward or engaging in a fight. 

The threat or use of physical force is not justified as a response to verbal provocation alone.  Further, the degree of physical force used should not be disproportionate to the circumstances or exceed what is necessary to avoid injury to oneself, the minor, or to others or to preserve property at risk.

  
VI. Development 9:39 AM
  A. Presentation of Development Committee Report FYI Anaiis Ballesteros 2 m
   

Date for the Y10 Event

 

 

  
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update 9:41 AM
  A. Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update Discuss Matt Sandoval 1 m
VIII. Closing Items 9:42 AM
  A. Meeting Feedback Discuss Jay Kaprosy 2 m
  B. Summary of Action Items FYI Jessica Makowske 2 m
   
        
  
  C. Next Meeting Date & Agenda FYI Jay Kaprosy 2 m
   

Friday, Feb 9th at 8:30 am (In person at WSST) 

 

 

***Board Retreat April 20th, 2023 **** 

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jay Kaprosy 2 m