Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology

Date and Time

Thursday January 16, 2020 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 16, 2020 8:45 a.m. MST

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

J. Kaprosy, L. Arndt

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

H. Wildy, T. Pottgen

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

H. Wildy, T. Pottgen

Ex Officio Members Present

P. Boyle

Non Voting Members Present

P. Boyle

Guests Present

Kevin Camberg, Lauren Morgan, Megan McWenie, 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 16, 2020 at 8:51 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 12/16/2019

T. Pottgen made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 12-16-19.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Shaw
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
T. Pottgen
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye

D.

Read Mission Statement

Peter read the mission statement.

E.

Presentation of Mission Moment

Mr. Darryl Bess and Milagros H. presented the mission moment.

F.

Call to the Public

There was no public comment.

II. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report

Peter presented his report.

B.

Presentation of Compliance Update

Peter held off on the compliance update until the discussion of the audit.

C.

Presentation of FSD Goals

Peter presented his goals and current-state outcomes.

D.

Discussion of FSD Evaluation

Drew presented the evaluation instrument and directions to complete it.
H. Wildy left.
T. Pottgen left.
T. Pottgen arrived.
H. Wildy arrived.

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

Peter presented that the next report will be in February.

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Tisha presented the financial statements and vouchers.
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve financial statements and vouchers as presented.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Arndt
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye

B.

Presentation of Committee Report

Kevin Camberg presented the audited financials as the committee report.

C.

Discussion of One-Time Midyear Staff Bonus

Board members discussed the potential for a midyear staff bonus.

V. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

Heidi presented the committee report.

B.

Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan

Peter discussed board support for development.

VI. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

Drew presented the card.

B.

Establishment of Board Committees

This discussion was tabled to the future.

C.

Discussion and Consideration regarding Board Member Recruitment

Lauren Morgan and Megan McWenie introduced themselves.
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve Lauren Morgan as a board member.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Absent
T. Pottgen
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve Megan McWenie to the board.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Pottgen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
D. Shaw
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent

D.

Discussion and Consideration of Board Meeting Timing

Board meeting timing was discussed.

E.

Discussion of Officer Slate

Drew discussed the officer slate.

VII. TeamCFA Update

A.

Presentation of TeamCFA Update

Matt presented the update from CFP.

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

Drew presented feedback regarding the meeting.

B.

Summary of Action Items

- Peter & Tisha will discuss potential bonus pools.
- Peter will complete onboarding paperwork with Megan & Lauren.

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

D.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Sandoval made a motion to adjourn.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Shaw
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle