Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 14, 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, February 14, 2019 8:45 a.m. MST

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

C. Lyons, M. Woods

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

J. Kaprosy

Guests Present

L. Trevizo, 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 Feb 14, 2019 at 8:49 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 1/17/2019

T. Pottgen made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-17-19 Board Meeting on 01-17-19.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Pottgen
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. Woods
Absent

D.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read mission moment 

E.

Mission Moment: N/A

None scheduled 

F.

Call to the Public

No comments

II. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report

Peter presented report 
J. Kaprosy arrived.

B.

Presentation of Compliance Update

No updates

C.

Presentation of SMART Goals Update

Peter presented update

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

Peter presented reports 

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

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

B.

Presentation of Committee Report

Jay presented update

C.

Discussion and Consideration of One-Time Staff Midyear Bonus

Peter presented proposal
J. Kaprosy made a motion to Approve one-time staff midyear bonuses, $400 base plus $75/semester.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
D. Shaw
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. Woods
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye

V. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

No updates 

B.

Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan

All board members have supported development plan 

C.

Discussion of Capital Campaign Strategy

Peter presented 

VI. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Drew presented 

B.

Establishment of Governance Committee

Drew presented

VII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update

A.

Presentation of TeamCFA Update

Matt presented update

VIII. New section

A.

Founding School Director Evaluation

Motion to enter executive session: Heidi
Second: Troy
Roll call Votes:
  • Heidi: yes
  • Troy: yes
  • Matt: yes
  • Drew: yes
  • Jay: yes
Motion passes unanimously. 

Item discussed in executive session 
 

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

Drew provided feedback regarding board meeting attendance. 

B.

Summary of Action Items

  • Proposal for addressing eval indicators
  • moving forward with one time bonuses for payroll 

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: March 7, 2019)

Meeting set March 7, 2019 at 8:45am

D.

Adjourn Meeting

H. Wildy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Woods
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo