Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 4, 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, April 4, 2019 8:45 a.m. MST

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

C. Lyons, M. Woods

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 Apr 4, 2019 at 8:51 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 3/7/2019

T. Pottgen made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 03-07-19 Board Meeting on 03-07-19.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Lyons
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye
M. Woods
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye

D.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read mission statement

E.

Mission Moment: AzMERIT

Students are taking the AZmerit writing test

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

No updates

C.

Presentation of SMART Goals Update

No updates

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

Peter presented

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

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

B.

Presentation of Committee Report

Jay presented update

V. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

Heidi presented update

B.

Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan

No updates

C.

Discussion and Consideration of FY20 Calendar

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

VI. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Drew presented update 

B.

Establishment of Governance Committee

No report/update
No report/update

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

Peter : Send updated partnership contact list

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: May 2, 2019)

Next meeting: May 2nd, 2019 at 9:45am

D.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Sandoval made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Shaw
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Woods
Absent
C. Lyons
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo