Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 4, 2016 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
Directors Present
C. Klonoski, C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, J. Kaprosy, M. Woods (remote), R. Vertefeuille, S. Baltodano
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Kaprosy
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
J. Kaprosy
Guests Present
P. Boyle, T. Crisler (remote), Tony Best
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Shaw called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Aug 4, 2016 at 8:55 AM.
C.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
D.
Mission Moment: Staff Mixer
Board met with Western's staff
E.
Approve Minutes
C. Klonoski made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 07-07-16 Board Meeting on 07-07-16.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Call to the Public
Tony Best introduced himself
J. Kaprosy arrived.
II. CEO Support And Eval
A.
Presentation of June & July FSD Report
Peter presented report
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Peter presented update
C.
Set Evaluation Committee Meeting Time
Evaluation Committee Meeting set for Thursday September 1, 2016 8:00 AM
III. Development
A.
Review Board Member Support for Development Plan
Peter presented
B.
Re-establishment of Development Committee
Peter presented goal for additional support for donations
C.
Set Development Committee Meeting Time
Development Committee Report set for September 1, 2016 10:00 AM
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financial report
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve financial statement.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Staff Contract Approval
Peter presented contracts
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve staff contracts.
R. Vertefeuille seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Audit Engagement Letter
Peter presented report
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the audit and engagement letters.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Staff Handbook
Peter presented staff handbook
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the staff handbook.
C. Klonoski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Drew and Peter presented
J. Kaprosy left.
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Student & Family Handbook
Peter presented student and family handbook
R. Vertefeuille made a motion to approve the family and student handbook as presented.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Counseling Manual
Peter presented counseling manual
S. Baltodano made a motion to approve counseling manual.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Graduation Credit Requirements Changes
Peter presented changes to graduation credit requirements
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve changes to graduation credit requirements.
C. Klonoski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VI. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Academic Excellence Committee Report
Peter will present report after student diagnostics are complete the following week
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Prop. 301 Matrix for Non-Instructional Staff
Peter presented
C. Klonoski made a motion to approve the bonus matrix.
S. Baltodano seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. TeamCFA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA Update
Cathy and Tony presented update
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback on participation and the recruitment of board members
B.
Summary of Action Items
- Execute all contracts & agreements approved
- March board meeting - salary caps for staff
C.
Set Next Meeting Data & Agenda
Next board meeting: September 1, 2016 at 8:45 AM
D.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Baltodano made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Vertefeuille seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo