Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 13, 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, June 13, 2019 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, June 13, 2019 8:45 a.m. MST
Directors Present
D. Shaw, H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy, M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Lyons, T. Pottgen
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 Jun 13, 2019 at 8:49 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 5/2/2019
H. Wildy made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 05-02-19 Board Meeting on 05-02-19.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
E.
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 to present
C.
Presentation of SMART Goals Update
Peter presented
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
Peter presented report
B.
Discussion and Consideration of ASU Dual Enrollment Agreement
Peter presented ASU Dual enrollment agreement
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the ASU Dual Enrollment Agreement.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of BT IGA for FY20
Peter presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the Beyond Textbooks Agreement.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Prop. 123 & 301 Performance Pay (vote)
Peter presented bonuses
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the proposed the pop 301 bonuses.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financials
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve this months financials.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
Jay presented update
C.
Discussion and Consideration to Open Money Market Account with MidFirst Bank
Peter presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the authorization of a money market account for WWST.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of FY20 Budget
Tisha presented proposed FY20 budget
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the proposed budget and the revised edition prior to submission.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
V. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No updates
B.
Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
No updates
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
No report updates
B.
Establishment of Governance Committee
No updates
C.
Discussion regarding Governance Retreat
Peter and Drew presented
Proposed date for board retreat: August 30, 2019
Proposed date for board retreat: August 30, 2019
VII. TeamCFA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA Update
Matt presented update
VIII. New section
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Potential FSD Performance-Based Bonus for FY19
Jay K:
I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
Second: Heidi
Roll call vote:
Jay - yes
Heidi - Yes
Matt: Yes
Drew - Yes
Items discussed in executive session
I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
Second: Heidi
Roll call vote:
Jay - yes
Heidi - Yes
Matt: Yes
Drew - Yes
Items discussed in executive session
B.
Discussion of Potential FSD Contract for FY20
Item discussed in executive session
C.
Discussion of Building Financing
Discussed in executive session
IX. New section
A.
Consideration of Potential FSD Performance-Based Bonus for FY19
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the calculated amount of FSD of $8443 plus an additional discretionary amount of $6600.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
Items discussed in executive session
B.
Consideration of Potential FSD Contract for FY20
Item discussed in executive session
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the proposed contract for Peter Boyle.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
X. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- changes to budget
- ensuring approved bonuses are paid out
- Follow up with questions regarding building financing
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: July 11, 2019)
Next meeting July 11, 2019 at 8:45am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Kaprosy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo