Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday June 4, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Location
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, June 4th, 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, June 4th, 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), S. Reger-Flores (remote), T. Pottgen (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
L. Arndt, 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), T. Moore (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 Jun 4, 2020 at 8:50 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 5/7/2020
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from 5/7/2020 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 05-07-20.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Jessica read the Mission Statement.
E.
Call to the Public
There was no public comment.
F.
Mission Moment: Remote Learning INC/F data
Tara Moore presented mission moment
II. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
Jessica presented report
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Jessica presented update
C.
Presentation of FSD Goals
Peter presented FSD Goals
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Academic Committee Report
Jessica presented report
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented
A. Tanori made a motion to approve financial statements and vouchers for the month of May 2020.
L. Arndt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
B.
Discussion and Consideration of FY21 Budget
Tisha presented FY21 Budget
L. Morgan made a motion to approve the preliminary FY21 budget as presented.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
C.
Presentation of Finance Committee Report
Jay presented report
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Prop. 123 & 301 Performance Pay (vote)
Peter presented the proposed performance pay
M. McWenie made a motion to Approve the performance pay bonuses.
L. Arndt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
V. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No updates
B.
Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
No updates
VI. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
No discussion held
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Peter Boyle's Ex-Officio (non-voting) Appointment to the Board of Directors
board discussed Peter Boyle's appointment to the board of directors
A. Tanori made a motion to appoint Peter Boyle to the board of directors as a voting member.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Dates and Times for Governing Board Summer Retreat
Board discussed dates and times for Governing Board Summer Retreat: July 13th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
A. Tanori made a motion to approve the Governing Board Summer Retreat on July 13th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Special Board Meeting to approve the FY21 Budget
Jessica presented the consideration of a special board meeting
L. Morgan made a motion to approve the board meeting change for July 9th, 2020.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
E.
Discussion and Consideration to add Jessica Makowske as a 401k Trustee
D. Shaw made a motion to add Jessica Makowske as a 401k Trustee effective June 5th, 2020.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
F.
Discussion and Consideration of adding Jay Kaprosy, Board Chair, as a 401k Trustee
D. Shaw made a motion to add Jay Kaprosy, Board Chair, as a 401k Trustee.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
G.
Discussion and Consideration to remove Peter Boyle as a 401K trustee
D. Shaw made a motion to remove Peter Boyle as a 401K trustee.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
H.
Discussion and Consideration of Signing Power for Jessica Makowske
D. Shaw made a motion to transfer Signing Power from Peter Boyle to Jessica Makowske.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
I.
Discussion and Consideration to Remove Peter Boyle's Signing Power
D. Shaw made a motion to Remove Peter Boyle's Signing Power.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
J.
Discussion and Consideration to add Jessica Makowske as the Charter Representative
D. Shaw made a motion to add Jessica Makowske as the Charter Representative.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
K.
Discussion and Consideration to Remove Peter Boyle as the Charter Representative
D. Shaw made a motion to Remove Peter Boyle as the Charter Representative.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
L.
Discussion and Consideration of Special Education Job Description with allocation for TSI Funds
Jessica presented SPED job description
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the special education job description with allocation for TSI Funds.
D. Shaw seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
M.
Discussion and Consideration of acceptance of TSI Grant for Special Education
Jessica presented TSI grant for SPED
M. McWenie made a motion to accept the TSI Grant for Special Education.
D. Shaw seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
Matt presented update and thanked Peter for his service
B.
Discussion and Consideration of CFP Legacy School Affiliate Agreement
Board discussed the renewal of the CFP Legacy School Affiliate Agreement
M. McWenie made a motion to approve signature of CFP Legacy School Affiliate Agreement.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Abstain
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
VIII. Executive Session: Real Estate
A.
Discussion of Facility Purchase Price
Item tabled to Facilities meeting
IX. Closing Items
A.
Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Drew Shaw as a Governing Board Member
Board discussed Drew Shaw's resignation from the Governing board
L. Arndt left.
L. Morgan made a motion to accept Drew's resignation from the board.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
No
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
B.
Meeting Feedback
Jay provided feedback, thanked Peter for service
L. Morgan left.
C.
Summary of Action Items
- July 9th meeting
- July 13 board governing board meeting
- PB reach out to facilities committee
- Internet scholarships for students
D.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
July 9th, 2020
E.
Adjourn Meeting
M. McWenie made a motion to adjourn meeting.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Abstain
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| L. Morgan |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| L. Arndt |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:07 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo