Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday March 7, 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, March 7, 2019 8:45 a.m. MST

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

C. Lyons, M. Woods, T. Pottgen

Guests Present

Cesar Gradilla, Elisa Hobbs, L. Trevizo, Lucas Fornefeld, P. Boyle, T. Best, T. Crisler

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

P. Boyle called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Mar 7, 2019 at 8:54 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 2/14/2019

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 02-14-19 Board Meeting on 02-14-19.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Shaw
Aye
M. Woods
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye

D.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read mission 

E.

Mission Moment: Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders performed 

F.

Call to the Public

Peter introduced 3 of WSST teachers, here for ASU Grad program: Elisa Hobbs, Cesar Gradilla and Lucas Fornefeld

II. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report

Peter presented report 

B.

Presentation of Compliance Update

Peter presented report 

C.

Presentation of SMART Goals Update

No updates

D.

Presentation and Discussion of FSD's Evaluation Followup

Peter presented

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

No update

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

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

B.

Presentation of Committee Report

No updates

C.

Discussion and Consideration of FY20 Lease Agreement

Peter presented lease agreement 
J. Kaprosy made a motion to Approve the FY20 Lease Contract.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
M. Woods
Absent
T. Pottgen
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
D. Shaw
Aye

V. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

Heidi presented update

B.

Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan

No new updates

C.

Discussion and Consideration of FY20 Calendar

Peter presented FY20 calendar 
J. Kaprosy made a motion to Table the FY20 calendar.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
M. Woods
Absent
C. Lyons
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye

VI. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Drew presented

B.

Establishment of Governance Committee

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Potential Foster Care Policy

Not necessary to adapt new policy 

D.

Discussion and Consideration of Potential Parent Engagement Policy

No need. Policy is still active

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

  • Change eval from draft to "not draft"
  • Sign & Send lease agreement 

C.

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

Next meeting April 4, 2019 at 8:45am

D.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Sandoval made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
M. Woods
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
D. Shaw
Aye
C. Lyons
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:57 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo