Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday April 2, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
Conference Dial-in Number: (515) 603-4920
Access Code: 1060076#
Access Code: 1060076#
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 2, 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, April 2, 2020 8:15 a.m. MST
Directors Present
D. Shaw (remote), H. Wildy (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), L. Arndt (remote), L. Morgan (remote), M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote), T. Pottgen (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske (remote), P. Boyle (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske (remote), P. Boyle (remote)
Guests Present
Annette Tanori, L. Trevizo (remote), Sean Reger-Flores
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 2, 2020 at 8:47 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 3/18/2020
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors on 03-18-20.
L. Arndt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission moment
E.
Call to the Public
No public comments
F.
Mission Moment: Meal Service
Lilly presented mission moment
II. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
Peter presented report
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Peter presented update
C.
Presentation of FSD Goals
Peter presented
D.
Discussion of Statewide School Closure Guidance
Peter presented. Board discussed school closure guidance
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
Peter presented report
B.
Presentation of Remote Learning Plan
Peter presented Remote Learning Plan
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financial statements & vouchers for the month of March
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve financial statements & vouchers for the month of March.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
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
Peter presented
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Peter presented
B.
Consideration of Annette Tanori's Appointment to the Board of Directors
Board discussed Anette Tanori's appointment to the board of directors
J. Kaprosy made a motion to Appoint Anette Tanori to the board of directors.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Officer Slate
Nominations for Officer Slate
- Treasurer: Matt Sandoval self nominated for role
- Secretary: Drew nominates Lilly, Lilly accepted nomination
- Chair: Lauren M nominates Jay, Jay accepted nomination
- Vice Chair: Jay nominates Annete. Annete accepted nomination.
J. Kaprosy made a motion to appoint Matt Sandoval to treasurer of the WSST board.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
M. McWenie made a motion to appoint Lilly to the Secretary position.
L. Arndt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
T. Pottgen made a motion to appoint Annette to the Vice Chair position.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
L. Morgan made a motion to appoint Jay to the Board Chair position.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion of Board Member Recruitment
Sean Reger-Flores introduced himself
E.
Discussion and Consideration of FY21 Calendar
Jessica presented calendar
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve FY 21 school calendar.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
Matt presented update
VIII. Executive Session: Real Estate
A.
Discussion of Facility Purchase Price
J. Kaprosy 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 unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
Item discussed in executive session
IX. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- DS - document new officers
- PB - Megan around financial aid
- PB - Calendar to Tisha & Laura
- PB - 1.25 ADM (Tara Moore)
- PB - Specific needs to funders
- PB - Connect with Sean & Drew
- PB - Commercial real estate committee
- PB & JM - Connect with Officer Slate
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
May 7, 2020 at 8:45am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Kaprosy made a motion to adjourn meeting.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo