Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 5, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
Directors Present
C. Klonoski, C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, R. Vertefeuille, S. Baltodano
Directors Absent
E. Borquez, J. Kaprosy
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
C. Klonoski
Guests Present
Kevin Camberg, T. Crisler
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Attendance was taken.
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 Jan 5, 2017 at 8:50 AM.
C.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read the mission statement.
D.
Mission Moment: Web Design
Students shared their web design projects.
E.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 11/3/2016
R. Vertefeuille made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 12-01-16, as amended by removing the student's name Board Meeting on 12-01-16.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Call to the Public
There was no public comment.
II. CEO Support And Eval
A.
Presentation of December FSD Report
Peter presented his report and board members asked questions.
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Peter presented the compliance update.
C.
Presentation of Goals Update
Peter presented his goals update.
D.
Presentation of Leadership Team Dashboard
Peter presented the quarterly Leadership Team Dashboard.
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Academic Excellence Committee Report
Peter presented Quarterly 2 Galileo results and the first draft of the Academic Dashboard; board members asked questions.
B.
Presentation of Accreditation Report
Peter presented the overview of the Accreditation Report.
IV. Development
A.
Review Board Member Support for Development Plan
Board members reviewed their support for the Development Plan.
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
There was no committee report.
V. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented the financial statements; board members asked questions and directed Peter to review the cash position with Tisha.
C. Klonoski made a motion to approve the financial statements.
S. Baltodano seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Annual Audit Report
Kevin Camberg of Fester & Chapman presented the Annual Audit Report.
C. Klonoski made a motion to approve the Annual Audit Report.
R. Vertefeuille seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Finance Committee Report
There was no Finance Committee report.
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Board members reviewed the Guilt-Free Board Member Card.
B.
Discussion of Board Composition and Potential Expansion
Board members discussed needs for expansion in the fields of development, law, and community support.
C.
Discussion of Potential Revisions to Weapons Policy
Board members had a discussion about potential revisions to the weapons policy and directed Peter to speak with counsel regarding such changes.
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Parents Right to Know
Board members discussed the proposed policy.
R. Vertefeuille made a motion to approve the Policy, removing specific names and leaving only position titles.
C. Klonoski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. TeamCFA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA Update
Cathy presented the TeamCFA update.
B.
Presentation of Educating American Citizens Curriculum Progress
Peter presented the civics curriculum activities over the past month.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Founding School Director Performance Review
C. Klonoski left.
Board members presented the mid-year evaluation to the Founding School Director, and identified focus standards for the second semester.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
There was no meeting feedback.
B.
Summary of Action Items
Peter reviewed the action items.
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
The next meeting date was set for Thursday, February 2 at 8:45AM on campus.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Baltodano made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 11:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle