Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Western: CFA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 9, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W Indian School Rd. Phoenix AZ 85033
Notice of Public Meeting
of the Board of Directors of
Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc., and to the general public that the board will hold a meeting, open to the public as specified below. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specified time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3, the Board of Directors may go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, concerning any item on the agenda, for discussion, consideration, or consultations for legal advice.
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA
Disabled persons in need of special accommodations should contact Mr. Peter Boyle at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Where: Western School of Science and Technology:
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Conference Dial-in Number: (515) 603-4920
Access Code: 1060076#
When: Thursday, June 14, 2018 8:45 a.m. MST
of the Board of Directors of
Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc., and to the general public that the board will hold a meeting, open to the public as specified below. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specified time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3, the Board of Directors may go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, concerning any item on the agenda, for discussion, consideration, or consultations for legal advice.
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA
Disabled persons in need of special accommodations should contact Mr. Peter Boyle at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Where: Western School of Science and Technology:
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Conference Dial-in Number: (515) 603-4920
Access Code: 1060076#
When: Thursday, June 14, 2018 8:45 a.m. MST
Directors Present
C. Lyons, C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy, T. Pottgen
Directors Absent
E. Borquez
Guests Present
J. Roman-Salazar, K. Marchisotto, L. Trevizo, M. Gonzalez, Matt Sandoval, P. Boyle, Roberto Castillo
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 Monday Jul 9, 2018 at 8:46 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/18/2018
Two amendments: C.Lyons absent, change
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 06-18-18 with the two changes of the names Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 06-18-18.
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: Former Student Employment
Roberto Castillo, former WSST student presented mission moment
F.
Call to the Public
Kimberly introduced her guest Sean
II. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
Peter presented report
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
No updates
C.
Discussion of Re-Establishment of Evaluation Committee
Peter presented update. On committee: Drew, Cathy, Jay
III. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Peter presented report
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve the financial statements and vouchers for the month of June.
C. Lyons seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
No updates
C.
Discussion and Consideration of FY19 Budget
Peter presented report
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the budged for FY19.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Heidi and Peter presented updates
B.
Discussion and Training of Capital Campaign Messages & Goals
Drew presented goal: Board members collectively fund raise $25,00 for Capital Campaign
V. TeamCFA & ACSA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA, Pioneer Prep: CFA & ACSA Update
Cathy presented update
VI. Work Session: Discussion of Discipline Policies and Procedures
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Discipline Policies and Procedures
Peter and Mario presented updates to discipline policies. Board discussed and suggested changes
VII. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Drew presented
B.
Establishment of Governance Committee
Will be discussed next board meeting.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of West-MEC IGA
Peter presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to Approve the West -Mec agreement.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Staff Handbook for FY19
Peter presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the changes to the teacher handbook for FY19 pending the verification of sick leave.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Discussion and Consideration of FY19 Student & Family Handbook
Will be voted on next board meeting
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- Tax credit donations
- Evaluation committee will set up a meeting
- Make draft adjustments to student/family handbook; will send it on Friday to board members
- Check with statutory requirements for staff sick days
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: August 9, 2018)
Next meeting: August 9, 2018 at 8:45 am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Lyons 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 10:38 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle