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
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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