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