Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday April 8, 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
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, April 8th, 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, April 8th, 2021 8:30 a.m. MST
Directors Present
A. Tanori (remote), B. Stratford (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
S. Reger-Flores
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
S. Reger-Flores
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 Apr 8, 2021 at 8:32 AM.
C.
Call to the Public
No public comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from WSST Governing Board Meeting on March 30th, 2021
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 03-30-21.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the updated FY22 School Calendar
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the updated FY22 school calendar.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
III. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of School Director's Report
Jessica presented school director's report
S. Reger-Flores arrived at 8:40 AM.
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financial statements & vouchers for March 2021
B. Stratford made a motion to approve financial statements & vouchers for March 2021.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Financial Committee Report
Matt presented updates
V. Academics
A.
Presentation of Academic Committee Report
Megan presented academic committee report
VI. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
No updates reported
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Amended Articles of Incorporation
P. Boyle made a motion to approve Amended Articles of Incorporation.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
Matt presented update
VIII. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No updates
IX. Executive Session: Real Estate
A.
Discussion of Facilities Purchase
A. Tanori made a motion to I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
Item discussed in executive session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
X. Facilities Purchase
A.
Consideration of Building Contract Agreement
P. Boyle made a motion to allow Jessica Makowske to approve a promissory note from Challenge Foundation Properties contingent upon it being consistent with our prior discussions.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
Questions regarding "contingent" in the context of that motion we can talk about it. Consistent means aligned with the numbers we want.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
XI. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Jay & Jessic provided feedback
S. Reger-Flores left at 9:32 AM.
B.
Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests
Jessica: Board meetings will remain virtual; no guests on campus.
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Not discussed
D.
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 | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:34 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo