Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 8, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
Directors Present
C. Klonoski, C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, E. Borquez (remote), H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy, S. Baltodano
Directors Absent
R. Vertefeuille
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Kaprosy
Guests Present
P. Boyle, T. Crisler (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Cathy recorded attendance.
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 Jun 8, 2017 at 8:51 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 5/4/2017
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 05-04-17 Board Meeting on 05-04-17.
C. Klonoski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Call to the Public
There were no members of the public addressing the Board.
E.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read the Mission Statement.
II. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
Peter presented his report and answered board members' questions.
J. Kaprosy arrived.
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Peter presented the Compliance update.
C.
Presentation of Goals Update
Goals update to be presented with the Evaluation.
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report & FY17 Data
Peter presented FY17 academic data and the committee report.
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Prop. 123 & 301 Performance Pay
S. Baltodano made a motion to approve proposed bonuses as presented and to discuss additional bonuses for exceptional staff with leftover monies.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Peter presented the Prop. 301 and Prop. 123 bonus calculations and answered board members' questions.
IV. Development
A.
Review Board Member Support for Development Plan
There was discussion on the development plan.
B.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
There was no report.
V. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha and Peter presented the financial statements and the vouchers.
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the financial statements and vouchers for May 2017.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
There was no committee report.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of FY18 Budget
Peter and Tisha presented the FY18 draft budget parameters.
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the FY18 draft budget as presented.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Board members reviewed the card.
B.
Discussion of Board Composition and Potential Expansion
There was quick discussion on composition and expansion.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Notification of Change in Grade Levels Served
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve a change in grade levels served to 7-12 for FY18.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Board members discussed the proposal.
VII. TeamCFA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA Update
Cathy presented the TeamCFA updated.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1
A.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1
The Board, upon motion from Jay and second from Cathy and a unanimous vote at 9:56, moved into Executive Session to discuss employment issues.
The Board, upon motion from Cathy and second from Chris and a unanimous vote, exited Executive Session at 10:35.
IX. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Foundation School Director FY17 Bonus
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve Proposal 1 as presented in Executive Session.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Founding School Director Contract for FY18
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve Proposal 2 as presented in Executive Session.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Setting Next Committee Meeting Date & Agenda
There was no discussion around this agenda item.
X. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
There was no meeting feedback.
B.
Summary of Action Items
The one action item was to review additional bonuses with additional monies.
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed: July 13, 2017)
J. Kaprosy made a motion to set the next meeting date for July 13, 2017 at 8:45AM.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Kaprosy 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 10:40 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Pirrone