Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday February 11, 2021 at 8:30 AM

Location

Western School of Science and Technology:
                                    A Challenge Foundation Academy
                                    6515 W. Indian School Rd.
                                    Phoenix, AZ 85033

https://wsst.zoom.us/my/jmakowske
 
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/my/jmakowske
When:                  Thursday, February 11, 2021 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 left before the meeting adjourned

A. Tanori

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Guests Present

Adrian Espana (remote), Barry Stratford (remote), L. Trevizo (remote), T. Crisler (remote), T. Moore (remote), Xavier Maciel-Andrade (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 Feb 11, 2021 at 8:34 AM.

C.

Call to the Public

No public comments

D.

Mission Moment: Financial Literacy

Adrian Espana presented mission moment: Financial Literacy 

E.

Introduction of Barry Stratford

Jessica introduced Barry Statford

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Meeting Minutes from WSST Governing Board Meeting on January 14th, 2020

M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 01-14-21.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Boyle
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of School Director's Report

Jessica presented School Director's Report

B.

Presentation of Compliance Report

No updates presented

C.

Presentation of School Director's Goals

Jessica presented updates 

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.
P. Boyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Boyle
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye

B.

Presentation of Financial Committee Report

Matt presented financial committee report

C.

Presentation of Financial Committee Training

Matt and Annette presented financial committee training

V. Academics

A.

Presentation of Academic Committee Report

Megan presented academic committee report

VI. Governance

A.

Presentation of Governance Committee Report

Peter presented report

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Reopening Benchmarks

Jessica presented reopening benchmarks
A. Tanori left.

VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A.

Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

No updates

VIII. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

No updates to report

IX. Executive Session: Real Estate

A.

Discussion of Facilities Purchase

P. Boyle made a motion to move into executive session to discuss facilities purchase.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent

Item discussed in executive session 

X. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

Jay provided feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

  • Send items in weekly update (Google review & financial training presentation)
  • March board meeting
  • Jay & Jess meet to set up special board meeting

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

Jay and Jessica will send out dates for special board meeting time & date

D.

Adjourn Meeting

S. Reger-Flores made a motion to adjourn meeting.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
H. Wildy
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
P. Boyle
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo