Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 17, 2019 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, January 17, 2018 8:45 a.m. MST

Directors Present

D. Shaw, H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy, M. Sandoval, M. Woods (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Lyons, T. Pottgen

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

H. Wildy

Guests Present

Adrian Espana, Annie Graham, L. Trevizo, M. Gonzalez, 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 17, 2019 at 8:50 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 12/6/2018

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve minutes from the Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 12-06-18 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 12-06-18.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
Roll Call
D. Shaw
Aye
H. Wildy
Absent
M. Woods
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent

D.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read mission statement 

E.

Mission Moment: Recent Break-In & Community Support

Annie Graham and Adrian Espana presented 
H. Wildy arrived.

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 SMART Goals Update

Peter presented update

D.

Discussion of Midyear Evaluation Process

Drew presented process of the FSD's evaluation 

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

Peter presented report 

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Tisha presented financial reports 
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the financial report.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Pottgen
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Woods
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye

B.

Presentation of Committee Report

Jay presented update

C.

Discussion and Consideration of One-Time Staff Midyear Bonus

Peter presented proposal of mid-year bonuses. 
Board held discussion
J. Kaprosy made a motion to draft a mid-year staff bonus plan.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Woods
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
D. Shaw
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye

V. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

No updates presented

B.

Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan

Target met

VI. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Drew presented

B.

Establishment of Governance Committee

Drew presented 

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Internal Reimbursement Policies

Peter presented 

VII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update

A.

Presentation of TeamCFA Update

Matt presented update

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

Drew provided feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items

- Proposal for mid-year staff bonuses 
- Send updated results when Power Testing is done
- Jay presented update on charter schools in AZ 

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: January 17, 2018)

Next meeting Feb 7, 2019 at 2019

D.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Sandoval made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
M. Woods
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo