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 March 5, 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, March 5, 2020 8:15 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, March 5, 2020 8:15 a.m. MST
Directors Present
D. Shaw, H. Wildy, M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval, T. Pottgen (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Kaprosy, L. Arndt, L. Morgan
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
T. Pottgen
Ex Officio Members Present
P. Boyle
Non Voting Members Present
P. Boyle
Guests Present
L. Trevizo, 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 Mar 5, 2020 at 8:47 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 2/6/2020
H. Wildy made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 02-06-20.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
E.
Call to the Public
Lynne Almy presented
F.
Mission Moment: Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders performed
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 FSD Goals
Peter presented goals
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
Peter presented
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
H. Wildy made a motion to approve financial statements & vouchers.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
Tisha presented
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
No updates
V. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Heidi presented updates
Heidi presented updates
B.
Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
Peter presented
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Drew presented
B.
Discussion and Consideration regarding Board Member Recruitment
Drew introduced Annette
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Officer Slate
Item tabled to next board meeting
VII. TeamCFA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA Update
Matt presented updates
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1
A.
Due Process Hearing for Student 20-005
H. Wildy made a motion to 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.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
Item discussed in executive session
M. Sandoval made a motion to I move that Student #20-005 be suspended from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately for a period of 6 days based on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
T. Pottgen left.
B.
Due Process Hearing for Student 20-006
M. Sandoval made a motion to 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.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
Item discussed in executive session
M. Sandoval made a motion to I move that Student #20-006 be suspended from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately for a period of current academic school year based on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
C.
Due Process Hearing for Student 20-007
Item not discussed
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1
A.
Evaluation of Founding School Director
M. Sandoval made a motion to 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.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
Item discussed in executive session
B.
Discussion of New School Director
Item discussed in executive session
X. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- DS: Press release
- DS: Coordinate dates for meet the school director nights
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
April 2, 2020
D.
Adjourn Meeting
H. Wildy made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:42 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo