Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Western: CFA Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 7, 2017 at 8:45 AM

Location

6515 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033

Directors Present

C. Lyons, C. Pirrone, E. Borquez, H. Wildy, T. Pottgen

Directors Absent

C. Klonoski, D. Shaw, J. Kaprosy

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

E. Borquez

Guests Present

Kimberly Marchisotto, Matt Sandoval, P. Boyle

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

P. Boyle called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Dec 7, 2017 at 8:47 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 11/9/2017

E. Borquez made a motion to approve minutes from the Board of Directors Meeting on 11-09-17 Board of Directors Meeting on 11-09-17.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read mission statement 

E.

Presentation of Mission Moment

Glee club presented mission moment 

F.

Call to the Public

No public comments

II. Executive Session

A.

Consideration and Discussion of Discipline Hearing 18-004

C. Pirrone made a motion to I move that Student #18-004 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.
E. Borquez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Shaw
Absent
C. Pirrone
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
C. Klonoski
Absent
E. Borquez
Aye
C. Lyons
Aye

III. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of FY17 Annual Audit

Auditor presented

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Peter presented financials 
H. Wildy made a motion to approve the financial statements and vouchers.
E. Borquez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Presentation of Committee Report

No update

IV. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report

Peter presented report

B.

Presentation of Compliance Update

Peter presented

C.

Presentation of Goals Update

Peter presented 

D.

Begin FSD Midyear Evaluation Process

Will be discussed in January

V. Development

A.

Review Board Member Support for Development Plan & Donate

Heidi presented update

B.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

Heidi and Peter presented

VI. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Peter presented 

B.

Discussion Regarding Board Retreat

Eduardo presented update
E. Borquez left.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Community Service Hours Requirement Waiver

VII. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

No updates

VIII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update

A.

Presentation of TeamCFA & ACSA Update

Cathy presented update

IX. Executive Session

A.

Consideration and Discussion of Discipline Hearing 18-005

C. Pirrone made a motion to I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. ยง38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Klonoski
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
C. Pirrone
Aye
D. Shaw
Absent
E. Borquez
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Absent
T. Pottgen
Aye
C. Lyons
Aye
C. Pirrone made a motion to I move that Student #18005 be suspended from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately for a period of one year based on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session.
C. Lyons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Klonoski
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Absent
C. Pirrone
Aye
C. Lyons
Aye
E. Borquez
Aye
D. Shaw
Absent
T. Pottgen
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Lease Agreement & Potential Purchase

X. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

Peter and Cathy provided feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items

Peter: send due process letters for two students

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Retreat: January 27, 2017)

January 11th, 2018 at 8:45am

D.

Adjourn Meeting

C. Pirrone made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
H. Wildy 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,
P. Boyle