Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Finance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 3, 2021 at 8:30 AM

Location

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

Meeting by zoom 
https://zoom.us/j/98632129431

Committee Members Present

A. Tanori (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Committee Members Absent

J. Kaprosy, S. Reger-Flores

Guests Present

J. Makowske (remote), M. Gonzalez (remote), Tisha Crisler (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Sandoval called a meeting of the Finance Committee of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Jun 3, 2021 at 9:04 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes

A. Tanori made a motion to approve the minutes from Finance Committee Meeting on 05-05-21.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Tanori
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent
S. Reger-Flores
Absent

II. Discussion and Action Items

A.

Discuss and Make Recommendations for Full Board Consideration on Finance and Procurement Policies

The committee reviewed the changes in the policy manual and noted the need to develop a student fee collection and debt write-off policy. Due to the need to receive the conflict of interest policy from the attorney before adopting the manual, August may be the earliest time to recommend the finalized manual to the full board. Also, the committee recommends an investment strategy but will need a consultant to assist with the policy.

III. Other Business

A.

Future Agenda Items

Develop investment strategies and policies 

Develop policy on the collection and debt write off of student fees and equipment costs
 

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:57 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Sandoval