Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 9, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
Directors Present
C. Lyons (remote), C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, E. Borquez (remote), H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy (remote), T. Pottgen
Directors Absent
C. Klonoski
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
T. Pottgen
Guests Present
Jessica Roman, P. Boyle
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 Nov 9, 2017 at 8:46 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 10/5/2017
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Western: CFA Board Meeting on 10-05-17 Western: CFA Board Meeting on 10-05-17.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Minutes for executive session 9 need to be revised.
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
E.
Presentation of Mission Moment
Tara Moore presented mission moment
T. Pottgen arrived.
F.
Call to the Public
No public comments
II. Development
A.
Review Board Member Support for Development Plan
Peter presented
B.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Heidi presented
III. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Drew presented board member roles
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Request to Appoint Chris Lyons to the Board
Chris Lyons presented himself
C. Pirrone made a motion to accept Chris Lyons to Western's board.
E. Borquez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Discuss Time, Date, and Plan for Board Retreat
Eduardo and Peter presented Board Retreat
January 27, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
January 27, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Time & Effort Policy
Peter presented
C. Pirrone made a motion to have the correct action plan and make sure that everything is correctly dated for the time and effort policy.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Discussion and Consideration of Family Handbook Update
Peter presented
H. Wildy made a motion to accept the amendment as written.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
Peter presented report
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Peter presented update
C.
Presentation of Goals Update
Peter presented goals update
V. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve the financials and vouchers.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
No update
VI. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
Peter presented report
VII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA & ACSA Update
Cathy presented update
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Discipline Hearing 18-003
C. Pirrone made a motion to move this section to end of meeting.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C. Pirrone made a motion to I move that Student #18003 be suspended from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately for a period of the remainder of the 2017-2018 school yearbased on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Executive Session
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Lease Agreement & Potential Purchase
Cathy motions to accept the letter Peter drafted and presented in executive session to send to Challenge Foundation Properties
Eduardo seconded
Motion unanimously passes
Eduardo seconded
Motion unanimously passes
X. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback. Thanks for staying engaged throughout long meetings with executive sessions
B.
Summary of Action Items
Send due process paper work
Lily will adjust meeting minutes
Peter will make amendments and send proposal to leasing property
Lily will adjust meeting minutes
Peter will make amendments and send proposal to leasing property
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed: December 7, 2017)
Next meeting December 7, 2017 8:45 AM
D.
Adjourn Meeting
H. Wildy 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 10:24 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle