Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Western: CFA Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 5, 2017 at 8:45 AM

Location

6515 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033

Directors Present

C. Klonoski, C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, E. Borquez, H. Wildy

Directors Absent

J. Kaprosy

Guests Present

Jessica Roman, P. Boyle, T. Crisler, Troy Pottgen

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 Oct 5, 2017 at 8:46 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 9/7/2017

C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Western: CFA Board Meeting on 09-07-17 Western: CFA Board Meeting on 09-07-17.
E. Borquez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Call to the Public

No public comments

E.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read mission statement 

II. Executive Session

A.

Discipline Hearing 18-001

C. Klonoski made a motion to I move that Student #18-001be suspended from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately for a period of 1 year effective immediately based on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discipline Hearing 18-002

E. Borquez made a motion to I move that Student #18-002 be expelled from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately based on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session. The student shall be permitted readmission only upon written request and approval from the Board of Directors of Western School.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Drew presented

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Request to Appoint Troy Pottgen & Chris Lyons to the Board

Troy introduced himself
C. Klonoski made a motion to Recommend Troy Pottgen to join WSST's board.
E. Borquez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E. Borquez made a motion to table the recommendation of Chris Lyons to WSST's Board until next meeting.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Discussion of Potential Board Composition and Potential Expansion

Drew presented

D.

Discuss Time, Date, and Plan for Board Onboarding

Peter presented.
Eduardo and Peter will work on setting up a board retreat

IV. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report

Peter presented report

B.

Presentation of Compliance Update

No updated report

C.

Presentation of Goals Update

Peter presented goals update 

V. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Tisha presented financial report 
E. Borquez made a motion to approve the financial statements and vouchers.
C. Klonoski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Presentation of Committee Report

Peter presented

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Annual Financial Report

Tisha presented report
E. Borquez made a motion to approve annual financial report.
C. Klonoski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

Peter presented

VII. Development

A.

Review Board Member Support for Development Plan

Peter presented

B.

Presentation of Development Committee Report & Plan

Peter presented

VIII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update

A.

Presentation of TeamCFA & ACSA Update

Cathy presented update

IX. Executive Session

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Lease Agreement

Peter and Tisha presented in executive session

B.

Discussion and Consideration of A-F Academic Results

Peter presented in executive session

X. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

Drew provided feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items

  • Process due process paperwork for students
  • Eduardo and Peter will discuss retreat
  • Weekly report will include comparative data 

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed: November 2, 2017)

Next meeting November 2, 2017 at 8:45 AM

D.

Adjourn Meeting

C. Klonoski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
E. Borquez 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 10:38 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle