Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Western: CFA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 11, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033
Directors Present
C. Lyons, C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Klonoski, E. Borquez, T. Pottgen
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Kaprosy
Guests Present
J. Roman-Salazar, K. Marchisotto, Kathleen Levino, M. Sandoval, P. Boyle, T. Crisler
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 Jan 11, 2018 at 8:47 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 12/7/2017
J. Kaprosy arrived.
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Western: CFA Board Meeting on 12-07-17 Western: CFA Board Meeting on 12-07-17.
C. Lyons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
E.
Presentation of Mission Moment
Adrian Espana presented mission moment
F.
Call to the Public
No public comments
II. 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
No updates
D.
Begin FSD Midyear Evaluation Process
Drew and Peter presented
III. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented report
C. Pirrone made a motion to Approve the financial statements and vouchers.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
No updates on report
IV. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No new updates
V. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Peter presented
B.
Discussion Regarding Board Retreat
Peter presented: 10:00am @ The Newton
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Social Studies Credit Reduction from 4 to 3
Peter presented:
- State requires 3 credits for social studies
- WSST requires 4
- Students must pass civics exam
- Eliminate 1 staff position
- Allows for more flexibility
- Encourages students to take writing
C. Pirrone made a motion to Reduce the social studies required credits from 4 to 3.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Introduction to Board Member Assessments
Peter presented
VI. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
Peter presented
VII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA & ACSA Update
Cathy presented updates
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Lease Agreement & Potential Purchase
Executive Session
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Next Facilities Committee Meeting Date
C. Pirrone made a motion to Approve lease draft.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Feedback was provided
B.
Summary of Action Items
Sign and send lease
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Retreat: February 3, 2018; Proposed Date: March 1, 2018)
- 2-3-18 @ 10:00am
- 2-1-18 Facility @ 8:45am
C. Pirrone made a motion to set time for meeting.
C. Lyons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Pirrone made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Lyons 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 10:01 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle