Final

Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday May 9, 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, May 9th, 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
  • The virtual location will be open 2 minutes before the start of the meeting. 
  • The in-person location will be open 30 minutes before the start of the meeting.

Disabled persons needing special accommodations should contact Ms. Jessica Makowske at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours before 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, May 9th, 2024 8:30 a.m. Mountain Standard Time

 

 

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. Call to the Public Discuss Jay Kaprosy 4 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 8:40 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: 3/21/2024 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 1 m
     
  B. Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 3/27/2024 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 1 m
     
  C. Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 4/03/2024 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 1 m
     
  D. Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 4/08/2024 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 1 m
     
  E. Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 4/16/2024 Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy 1 m
     
III. Finance 8:45 AM
  A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers Vote Tisha Crisler 10 m
  B. Presentation of Finance Committee Report FYI Matt Sandoval 1 m
  C. Preliminary Budget Discussion FY25 Discuss Jessica Makowske 7 m
   

Title 1

 

  
IV. Executive Session: ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) Legal Counsel 9:03 AM
  A. Presentation of Findings Discuss Jay Kaprosy 10 m
  B. Discussion of Board's Response to Findings Discuss Jay Kaprosy 15 m
V. Governance 9:28 AM
  A. Presentation of Governance Committee Report FYI Eloy Yndigoyen 10 m
   

Governance Report

  
  B. Consideration of Board Response to Investigation Findings Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
VI. CEO Support and Evaluation 9:43 AM
  A. Presentation of the Superintendent's Report FYI Jessica Makowske 10 m
  B. Presentation of the Superintendent's Goals for FY24 FYI Jessica Makowske 5 m
  C. Presentation of the Superintendent's Onboarding Plan Discuss Jessica Makowske 10 m
VII. Development 10:08 AM
  A. Presentation of Development Committee Report FYI Anaiis Ballesteros 2 m
VIII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update 10:10 AM
  A. Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update Discuss Matt Sandoval 1 m
IX. Closing Items 10:11 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 10 m
   

June 13th and June 25th 8:30am 

 

July Meeting time? 

 

  
  D. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jay Kaprosy 2 m