Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday May 7, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Location
Where:
Western School of Science and Technology
A Challange Foundation Academy
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
https://wsst.zoom.us/j/96926464406
When: Thursday, May 7, 2020 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
https://wsst.zoom.us/j/96926464406
When: Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:45 a.m. MST
Directors Present
A. Tanori (remote), D. Shaw (remote), H. Wildy (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), L. Arndt (remote), L. Morgan (remote), M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
T. Pottgen
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
L. Morgan
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske (remote), P. Boyle (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske (remote), P. Boyle (remote)
Guests Present
L. Trevizo (remote), Sean Reger-Flores (remote), T. Crisler (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Kaprosy called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday May 7, 2020 at 8:49 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 4/2/2020
D. Shaw made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors on 04-02-20.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
E.
Call to the Public
No public comments
F.
Mission Moment: Remote Learning Innovation
Jessica Makowske 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
C.
Presentation of FSD Goals
Peter presented goals
III. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financial statements & vouchers for April 2020
D. Shaw made a motion to approve financial statements & vouchers for April 2020.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Amended Budget for FY20
Tisha presented Amended Budget for FY20
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the Amended Budget for FY20.
L. Morgan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
C.
Presentation of Committee Report
Jay presented update
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Committee Report
Peter presented academic report
V. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Heidi presented update
B.
Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
Board held discussion
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Jay presented
B.
Consideration of Sean Reger-Flores' Appointment to the Board of Directors
Sean Reger-Flores introduced himself.
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve Sean Reger-Flores' appointment to the board of directors.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Dates and Times for New Board Member Onboarding
Peter presented options for dates and times for new board member onboarding: Beginning of June or July, half day committment.
D.
Discussion and Consideration of NAU Education Technology Cooperative
Peter presented NAU Education Technology Cooperative
D. Shaw made a motion to approve the NAU Education Technology Cooperative.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
E.
Discussion and Consideration of Beyond Textbooks Agreement
D. Shaw made a motion to approve the Beyond Texbooks Agreement.
L. Morgan seconded the motion.
Peter presented the Beyond Textbooks agreement
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
Matt presented CFP update
VIII. Executive Session: Real Estate
A.
Discussion of Facility Purchase Price
L. Morgan left.
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.
D. Shaw seconded the motion.
Item discussed in executive session
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
IX. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Jay provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- push out doodle for board member on boarding
- link for seed spot
- schedule for re-measurement of building, facilties meeting will follow
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
June 4, 2020 at 8:45am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Sandoval made a motion to adjourn meeting.
D. Shaw seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:29 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo