Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
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
Virtual Link: https://wsst.zoom.us/my/jmakowske
When: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 8:30 a.m. MST
The public space will open 10 minutes before the meeting begins. The virtual space will open 5 minutes before the meeting begins.
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 8:30 AM | |||
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | Lily Romo | |||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Jay Kaprosy | |||
| C. | Read Mission Statement | Jessica Makowske | 1 m | ||
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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.
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| D. | Call to the Public | Discuss | Jay Kaprosy | 3 m | |
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*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. |
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| E. | Mission Moment: Staff Awards | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | ||
| II. | Consent Agenda | 8:39 AM | |||
| A. | Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 5/9/2024 | Approve Minutes | Jay Kaprosy | 1 m | |
| B. | Discussion and Consideration Academic Course Catalog for FY24 (Revised for WestMec) | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 1 m | |
| C. | Discussion and Consideration Academic Course Catalog for FY25 | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 4 m | |
| D. | Updated FY25 School Calendar | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 1 m | |
| E. | Consideration of the FY25 Family Handbook | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
| III. | Executive Session: Student Discipline | 8:51 AM | |||
| A. | Student Discipline 24-002 | Discuss | Jessica Makowske | 10 m | |
| IV. | CEO Support and Evaluation | 9:01 AM | |||
| A. | Presentation of the Superintendent's Report | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 10 m | |
| B. | Presentation of Compliance Update | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 2 m | |
| C. | Presentation of Superintendent's Goals | Discuss | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
| D. | Presentation of EOY Superintendent Staff Survey Results | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
| V. | Academic Excellence | 9:23 AM | |||
| A. | Presentation of Academic Committee Report | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 10 m | |
| VI. | Finance | 9:33 AM | |||
| A. | Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers | Vote | Tisha Crisler | 5 m | |
| B. | Discussion and Consideration of FY25 Budget (first vote) | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 10 m | |
| C. | Presentation of Finance Committee Report | FYI | Matt Sandoval | 4 m | |
| D. | Discussion and Consideration of One Time Performance Pay | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
| VII. | Development | 9:57 AM | |||
| A. | Presentation of Development Committee Report | Discuss | Anaiis Ballesteros | 3 m | |
| B. | Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan | Discuss | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
| VIII. | Governance | 10:05 AM | |||
| A. | Discussion and Consideration of maintaining Jessica Makowske's Ex-Officio (non-voting) Appointment to the Board of Directors | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 1 m | |
| B. | Discussion of Dates and Times for Governing Board Meetings FY25 | Discuss | Jay Kaprosy | 5 m | |
| C. | Discussion of Special Board Meeting to approve the FY25 Budget | Discuss | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
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Suggested date: June 25th, 8:30 a.m. |
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| D. | Discussion and Consideration to add Tamela Harris as a 401k Trustee | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| E. | Discussion and Consideration to remove Jessica Makowske as a 401K trustee | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| F. | Discussion and Consideration of adding Signing Power for Tamela Harris | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| G. | Discussion and Consideration to Remove Jessica Makowske's Signing Power | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| H. | Discussion and Consideration to add Tamela Harris as the Charter Representative | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| I. | Discussion and Consideration to Remove Jessica Makowske as the Charter Representative | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| J. | Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Annette Tanori as a Governing Board Member | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| IX. | Executive Session: Superintendent Evaluation | 10:27 AM | |||
| A. | Discussion of Superintendent Goals | Discuss | Jessica Makowske | 7 m | |
| B. | Discussion of revising Superintendent contract for FY25 start date | Discuss | Jessica Makowske | 5 m | |
| X. | Governance II | 10:39 AM | |||
| A. | Consideration of Revision of Start Date for Superintendent Contract FY25 | Vote | Jessica Makowske | 2 m | |
| B. | Consideration of Superintendent Bonus based on FY24 Goals | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 2 m | |
| XI. | Closing Items | 10:43 AM | |||
| A. | Meeting Feedback | Discuss | Jay Kaprosy | 1 m | |
| B. | Summary of Action Items | FYI | Jessica Makowske | 1 m | |
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| C. | Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | 1 m | |
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Proposed Date: June 25th, 2024 8:30 am |
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| D. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Jay Kaprosy | ||