Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 6, 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, September 6, 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, September 6, 2018 8:45 a.m. MST
Directors Present
C. Lyons (remote), C. Pirrone, D. Shaw, H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy (remote)
Directors Absent
T. Pottgen
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
H. Wildy
Guests Present
Annie Graham, J. Roman-Salazar, K. Marchisotto, M. Sandoval, P. Boyle, T. Crisler (remote), T. Moore
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 Sep 6, 2018 at 8:53 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 8/16/2018
C. Pirrone made a motion to approve minutes from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 08-16-18 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 08-16-18.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
E.
Presentation of Mission Moment: Alumni Supports
Annie Graham, College & Development Coordinator presented mission moment
H. Wildy arrived.
F.
Call to the Public
Lauren Morgan, potential board member for Alexander Hamilton school
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 SMART Goals Update
Peter presented update
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
No update
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financial reports & vouchers
C. Pirrone made a motion to Accept the financials & vouchers for the past month.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Capitalization Threshold Amendment to $300
Peter and Tisha presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to Amend the capitalization threshold from $3000 to $300.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
C.
Presentation of Committee Report
Jay presented update
V. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Peter presented update
B.
Discussion and Training of Capital Campaign Messages & Goals
No update
C.
Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
Reminder: Please support capital campaign through tax credit donation. Thanks to those who have
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Drew presented
B.
Recognition of Eduardo Borquez's Service and Resignation
Drew presented Eduardo's resignation to WSST board
C.
Establishment of Governance Committee
Drew presented: Need more people to join governance committee and board for additional support
VII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA, Pioneer Prep: CFA & ACSA Update
Cathy presented update
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback. Need more board members, especially in the legal field
B.
Summary of Action Items
- Get policy approval line updated and to the auditor
- ADE link
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: October 4, 2018)
Next meeting set
D.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Pirrone made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| C. Pirrone |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle