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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Western: CFA Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 5, 2018 at 8:45 AM

Location

6515 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033

Directors Present

C. Klonoski, C. Lyons, C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, E. Borquez, H. Wildy, T. Pottgen

Directors Absent

J. Kaprosy

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

C. Klonoski

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

T. Pottgen

Guests Present

K. Marchisotto, 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 Apr 5, 2018 at 8:46 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 3/1/2018

C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Western: CFA Board Meeting on 03-01-18 Western: CFA Board Meeting on 03-01-18.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read mission statement 

E.

Presentation of Mission Moment: Cheerleaders

Postponed due to AZ Merit 

F.

Call to the Public

Kimberly introduced her guest Debbie Peterson

II. Executive Session to Discuss Discipline

A.

Due Process Hearing for Student 18-010

First: Cathy
I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(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.
Second: Eduardo
Roll called votes
Passed 

 
C. Klonoski arrived.
E. Borquez made a motion to I move that Student #18-009 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.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

DUE PROCESS HEARING FOR STUDENT 18-011

E. Borquez made a motion to I move that Student #18-011 be suspended from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately for a period of 1 year based on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Chris L:
I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(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.
Seconded: Eduardo
Roll Call Votes
Passed

C.

DUE PROCESS HEARING FOR STUDENT 18-009

E. Borquez made a motion to I move that Student #18-009 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.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
First: Cathy
I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(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.
Second:Heidi
Roll Call Votes
Motion passed 
 

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report

Peter presented report 
T. Pottgen left.

B.

Presentation of Compliance Update

All update attached

C.

Presentation of Goals Update

All updates and/or attached

D.

Update on Plan to Address Evaluation Indicators

Peter presented 

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

Peter presented update 

V. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Tisha presented report 
E. Borquez made a motion to Approve the financials.
C. Lyons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Presentation of Committee Report

No update 

VI. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

Peter presented update 

B.

Discussion of Capital Campaign Strategy

Peter presented
In committee:
  • Eduardo
  • Chris L
  • Heidi 
  • Troy
  • Drew

VII. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Drew presented 

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Joe Eriquez joining the Board of Directors

Drew presented Joe Enriquez (not present) Hopefully will be here next board meeting 

C.

Discussion of Potential Walkout Policies

Peter opened discussion for walk out policy since WSST does not have one.
Board members would like to see samples and discuss next meeting 

Chris K motions to table the following items to next meeting, Cathy seconded
Motion passes

D.

Review of Strategic Plan

Tabled to next meeting 

E.

Review of Open Meeting Law

Tabled to next meeting 

F.

Review Founding School Director Succession Planning

Tabled to next meeting 

G.

Review of Board Member Assessment Results

Tabled to next meeting 

VIII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update

A.

Presentation of TeamCFA & ACSA Update

Cathy and Matt presented updates 

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

Drew provided feedback. 

B.

Summary of Action Items

Peter:
  • Stakeholders for walk out policies
  • Following up with Heidi & Capital campaign 

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: May 3, 2018)

Date set for May 3, 2018 at 8:45am

D.

Adjourn Meeting

C. Pirrone 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 11:13 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle