Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 2018 8:45 a.m. MST
Directors Present
C. Lyons (remote), C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, E. Borquez, H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy (remote), T. Pottgen
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Lyons, J. Kaprosy, T. Pottgen
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
E. Borquez
Guests Present
Annette Tanori, M. Gonzalez, M. Sandoval, P. Boyle, Robin Soare, T. Crisler (remote)
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 Aug 16, 2018 at 8:46 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 7/9/2018
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Western: CFA Board of Directors Meeting on 07-09-18 Western: CFA Board of Directors Meeting on 07-09-18.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| E. Borquez |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
E.
Presentation of Mission Moment: Freshman Familia/Student-Led Orientation
T. Pottgen arrived.
Freshmen Familia presented mission moment
J. Kaprosy arrived.
F.
Call to the Public
Guests introduced themselves
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.
Discussion and Consideration of Revised FSD Evaluation & SMART Goals for FY19
Peter presented
C. Lyons arrived.
E. Borquez left.
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the FSD goals for fiscal year 19 as discussed.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Borquez |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
Peter presented report
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented report
C. Pirrone made a motion to Accept the financial statements and vouchers for July 2018.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| E. Borquez |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
No updates
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Removal of Charles Kaplan as 401k Trustee
Peter presented
H. Wildy made a motion to remove Charles Kaplan as 401k Trustee.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| E. Borquez |
Absent
|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
V. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Heidi presented report
B.
Discussion and Training of Capital Campaign Messages & Goals
Peter presented
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Drew presented
B.
Establishment of Governance Committee
Drew and Peter presented
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Beyond Textbooks IGA
Peter presented
T. Pottgen made a motion to approve the agreement between Beyond Textbooks and Western as written.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| E. Borquez |
Absent
|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of FY19 Student & Family Handbook
Peter presented changes to the FY19 Family Handbook
C. Pirrone made a motion to accept the handbook as presented.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Borquez |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
VII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA, Pioneer Prep: CFA & ACSA Update
Matt Sandoval and Cathy presented updates
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- Sign Beyond Textbooks agreement
- Include Smart goals in updates
- Drew sign 401k Trustee form
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: September 6, 2018)
Next board meeting: 09/06/2018 at 8:45am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
T. Pottgen made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Pirrone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| E. Borquez |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle