Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday July 9, 2020 at 8:45 AM

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, July 9th, 2020 8:45 a.m. MST

Directors Present

A. Tanori (remote), H. Wildy (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote), P. Boyle (remote), S. Reger-Flores (remote)

Directors Absent

L. Arndt, L. Morgan, T. Pottgen

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Guests Present

L. Trevizo (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 Jul 9, 2020 at 8:49 AM.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/4/2020

M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 06-04-20.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Tanori
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
L. Morgan
Absent
P. Boyle
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye

D.

Read Mission Statement

Jessica read mission statement 

E.

Call to the Public

No public comments

F.

Mission Moment: AZELLA Results

Jessica presented mission moment

II. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the School Director's Report

Jessica presented report 

B.

Presentation of Compliance Update

Jessica presented update

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Academic Committee Report

Jessica presented report

B.

Presentation of Reopening Plans for 20-21 School Year

Jessica presented reopening plans

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Tisha presented financial statements & vouchers 
A. Tanori made a motion to approve the financial statements & vouchers .
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
L. Morgan
Absent
A. Tanori
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent

B.

Discussion and Consideration of FY21 Budget - Second Approval

Tisha presented FY21 Budget
P. Boyle made a motion to approve FY21 Budget.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
L. Morgan
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
S. Reger-Flores
Aye

C.

Presentation of Finance Committee Report

No updates

V. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

Heidi presented report 

B.

Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan

Jessica thanked board members for their tax credit donations

VI. Governance

A.

Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card

No updates

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Application for the A for Arizona Innovation Grant

Jessica presented
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the application for the A for Arizona Innovation Grant.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
L. Morgan
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Marketing Teacher Job Description

Jessica presented marketing teacher job description 
M. McWenie made a motion to approve marketing teacher job description .
P. Boyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Arndt
Absent
P. Boyle
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
L. Morgan
Absent
T. Pottgen
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye

D.

Discussion and Consideration of FY21 Policy Updates

Jessica presented updates to family and staff handbooks
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the proposed changes to the staff and family handbooks.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
L. Morgan
Absent
T. Pottgen
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent

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

Item discussed in executive session 
M. McWenie made a motion to enter executive session.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
L. Morgan
Absent
T. Pottgen
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent

IX. Closing Items

A.

Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Troy Pottgen as a Governing Board Member

Jay presented the consideration of the resignation of Troy Pottgen
M. McWenie made a motion to approve resignation of Troy Pottgen from the board.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Arndt
Absent
L. Morgan
Absent
H. Wildy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent

B.

Meeting Feedback

Jessica and Jay provided feedback 

C.

Summary of Action Items

  • Azella assessment data (JM)
  • Waivers for school safety plan (JM)
  • Board resolution for Aug meeting (JM)

D.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

Next meeting: Aug 6th 2020 at 8:45am
H. Wildy made a motion to Approve Aug 6th 2020 board meeting at 8:45am.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Pottgen
Absent
A. Tanori
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
L. Morgan
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye

E.

Adjourn Meeting

M. McWenie made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
H. Wildy
Aye
T. Pottgen
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
L. Arndt
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
L. Morgan
Absent
P. Boyle
Aye
J. Kaprosy
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