Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 1, 2016 at 8:00 AM

Location

6515 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033

Directors Present

C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, R. Vertefeuille, S. Baltodano

Directors Absent

C. Klonoski, J. Kaprosy

Guests Present

P. Boyle, T. Crisler

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

Attendance recorded

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 Dec 1, 2016 at 8:08 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read mission statement

D.

Mission Moment: Instructional Coaching

Motion to move item 1D to after item 3
Moved by Cathy, Seconded by Robert
Approved
Rita Jensen presented mission moment on instructional coaching

E.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 11/3/2016

C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 11-03-16 Board Meeting on 11-03-16.
R. Vertefeuille seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Call to the Public

No public comments 

II. Executive Session

A.

Executive Session to Consider Discipline Hearing 17-001

R. Vertefeuille made a motion to move into executive session.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C. Pirrone made a motion to I move that Student ##17001 be suspended from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately for a period of ____10____ days which has already been served based on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session. The student will have to stay after school until 5:00 PM in order for the student's grades to improve, and must abide by any restrictions from the dean's office.
S. Baltodano seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. CEO Support And Eval

A.

Presentation of November FSD Report

Peter presented report 

B.

Presentation of Compliance Update

Peter presented

C.

Presentation of Goals Update

Peter presented goals update 

D.

Review Midyear FSD Evaluation Process

Drew presented. Peter will send out survey for his evaluation to be completed by December 29, 2016

IV. Development

A.

Review Board Member Support for Development Plan & Donate

Peter presented 

B.

Presentation of Committee Report

No report update

V. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Tisha presented report 
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve the financial statements.
R. Vertefeuille seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Annual Audit Report

Tabled to next meeting; Presenters not here

C.

Finance Committee Report

Peter presented report 

VI. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Drew presented 

B.

Discussion of Board Composition and Potential Expansion

Drew presented about new board members, especially with legal experience 

VII. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Academic Excellence Committee Report

Peter presented report 

VIII. TeamCFA Update

A.

Presentation of TeamCFA Update

Cathy presented Team CFA update 

B.

Presentation of Educating American Citizens Curriculum Progress

Peter presented 

IX. Work Time

A.

Discussion of Strategic Plan

Peter presented strategic plan

X. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

Drew provided feedback: Thanks for attendance

B.

Summary of Action Items

  • Deliver due process notifications
  • Send evaluation process and timeline for Peter
  • Donate to Western 
  • Follow up with Audit presenters
  • Send contact info for any attorney you may know to Drew and Peter
  • Include leadership dashboard monthly for everyone on the board 

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

January 5, 2017 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 9:36 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo