Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday February 6, 2020 at 8:15 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 6, 2020 8:15 a.m. MST

Directors Present

D. Shaw, H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy, L. Arndt (remote), L. Morgan, M. McWenie, M. Sandoval, T. Pottgen

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

L. Arndt

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

D. Shaw, L. Arndt

Guests Present

L. Trevizo

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 6, 2020 at 8:19 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 1/16/2020

J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology on 01-16-20.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
L. Morgan
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye

D.

Read Mission Statement

Peter Boyle read mission moment

E.

Call to the Public

Parents, staff and students provided comments regarding FSD candidates
L. Arndt arrived.

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1

A.

Interview of School Director Applicant

Items discussed in executive session
J. Kaprosy made a motion to move into executive session.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
Item discussed in executive session
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Arndt
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
D. Shaw
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
L. Morgan
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Mission Moment

Darryl Bess presented mission moment: Parent English Classes

B.

Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report

Peter presented report
D. Shaw left.

C.

Presentation of Compliance Update

D.

Presentation of FSD Goals

E.

Discussion of FSD Evaluation

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Tisha presented financials & Vouchers
L. Arndt left.
T. Pottgen made a motion to approve the financials & Vouchers as submitted.
L. Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Shaw
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
L. Morgan
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye

B.

Discussion and Consideration of One-Time Midyear Staff Bonus

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve one-time midyear bonuses to staff.
L. Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
L. Morgan
Aye
D. Shaw
Absent
L. Arndt
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye

C.

Presentation of Committee Report

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1

A.

Interview of School Director Applicant

L. Morgan made a motion to Enter executive session.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
Item presented in executive session
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
L. Morgan
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
D. Shaw
Absent
T. Pottgen
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye

VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1

A.

Discussion of School Director Applicants

Item discussed in executive session

VII. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Committee Report

Peter presented

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Consideration of School Director Applicants

T. Pottgen made a motion to authorize the board chair to make an offer to an offer to the candidate selected in closed session.
L. Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Pottgen
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
D. Shaw
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
L. Morgan
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye

B.

Meeting Feedback

C.

Summary of Action Items

  • Make offer to FSD candidate selected in executive session

D.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

March 5, 2020 at 8:45am

E.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Sandoval made a motion to adjourn meeting.
L. Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Arndt
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
L. Morgan
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
D. Shaw
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