Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday October 1, 2020 at 8:30 AM
Location
Western School of Science and Technology:
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
https://wsst.zoom.us/j/94861966882
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 Ms. Jessica Makowske 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/92661601084
When: Thursday, October 1st, 2020 8:30 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 Ms. Jessica Makowske 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/92661601084
When: Thursday, October 1st, 2020 8:30 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
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
H. Wildy
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
H. Wildy
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Guests Present
Abel Uriarte (remote), Cesar Gradilla (remote), L. Trevizo (remote), Ramses Lugo (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 Oct 1, 2020 at 8:37 AM.
C.
Read Mission Statement
Jessica read mission statement
D.
Mission Moment: AVID in Online Learning
Teacher, Ramses Lugo and student, Abel Uriarte, presented mission moment
H. Wildy arrived.
E.
Call to the Public
No public comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 9/3/2020
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 09-03-20.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
III. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the School Director's Report
Jessica presented report
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Jessica updated board
C.
Discussion of School Director Goals FY 21
No updates
IV. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
Matt presented update
V. Finance
A.
Presentation of Finance Committee Report
Matt presented updates
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financial statements & vouchers
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the financial statements & vouchers.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of the Annual Financial Report
Tisha presented the annual financial report
H. Wildy made a motion to approve the annual financial report.
P. Boyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
VI. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
Peter presented Conflicts of Interest Policy (will be sent to board prior to vote)
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Revised PTO Policy
Jessica presented revised PTO policy
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the revised PTO policy.
P. Boyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of updated 401k match for staff
Jessica presented updated 401(k) match for staff
VII. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Academic Committee Report
No updates
H. Wildy left.
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the updated 401(k) match for staff.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
VIII. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Jessica presented report
IX. Executive Session: Real Estate
A.
Discussion of Facility Purchase
No updates
X. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Jay provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests
- Ideas on successful online programs from other schools
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Next meeting date November 5th, 2020 at 8:30am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
M. McWenie made a motion to adjourn meeting.
P. Boyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
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 10:14 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo