Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday March 18, 2021 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/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, March 18, 2021 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/my/jmakowske
When: Thursday, March 18, 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
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Guests Present
B. Stratford (remote), 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 Mar 18, 2021 at 8:34 AM.
C.
Call to the Public
No public comments.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from WSST Governing Board Meeting on March 3rd, 2021
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 03-04-21.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 24th, 2021
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 02-24-21.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of updated COVID-19 sick leave
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve consent agenda.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of the FY22 School Calendar
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve all items in consent agenda.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
E.
Discussion and Consideration of Policy for Removing Former Staff from GME
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve all items in consent agenda.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
III. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of School Director's Report
Jessica presented report
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financial statements & vouchers
H. Wildy made a motion to financial statements & vouchers .
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Financial Committee Report
Matt presented report
V. Academics
A.
Presentation of Academic Committee Report
Megan presented report.
VI. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
Peter presented report
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Barry Stratford’s Appointment to the Board of Directors
P. Boyle made a motion to approve Barry Stratford's appointment to the board of directors.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of the Resolution for Signing Power for the Facility Purchase
M. McWenie made a motion to Resolution for Signing Power for the Facility Purchase.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
Jessica presented resolutionÂ
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
Matt presented updates
VIII. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Heidi presented committee report
IX. Executive Session: Real Estate
A.
Discussion of Facilities Purchase
A. Tanori made a motion to enter executive session.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
Item discussed in executive session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
X. Facilities Purchase
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Seller Carry Options from Challenge Foundation Properties
No vote on this item
XI. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Jay provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests
No action items mentioned
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Next board meeting: 3/30/21, 8:30am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Sandoval made a motion to adjourn meeting.
S. Reger-Flores seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:59 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo