Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday June 17, 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, June 17th, 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, June 17th, 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
B. Stratford
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
S. Reger-Flores
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
H. Wildy, M. Sandoval, P. Boyle
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Guests Present
L. Trevizo (remote), T. Crisler (remote), T. Moore (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 Jun 17, 2021 at 8:32 AM.
C.
Call to the Public
No members of the public present
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from WSST Governing Board Meeting on May 13th, 2021
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 05-13-21.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration of the Revised Course Catalog FY22
M. McWenie made a motion to approve all items in the consent agenda.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration of FY22 Staff Handbook
M. McWenie made a motion to approve all items in the consent agenda.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of Athletic Handbook FY22
M. McWenie made a motion to approve all items in the consent agenda.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
III. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of School Director's Report
Jessica presented school director's report
S. Reger-Flores arrived at 8:38 AM.
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented financial statements & vouchers for the month of May 2021
A. Tanori made a motion to approve the financial statements & vouchers for the month of May 2021.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Financial Committee Report
Matt presented financial committee report
C.
Discussion and Consideration of End of the Year Staff Bonuses
Jessica presented, board discussed end of year staff bonuses
S. Reger-Flores made a motion to approve the end of year staff bonuses.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of the FY22 Budget
Tisha presented FY22 Budget, board discussed
P. Boyle made a motion to approve preliminary budget draft incorporating the board's feedback around salary.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
V. Academics
A.
Presentation of Academic Committee Report
Jessica presented academic committee update
VI. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
No updates
B.
Discussion of Governing Board Retreat
Jessica presented updates
H. Wildy left.
C.
Consideration of Repealing the WSST Mask Policy effective July 9th, 2021
Jessica presented policy
P. Boyle made a motion to repeal the WSST Mask Policy effective July 9, 2021.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of FY22 Family Handbook
Jessica presented FY22 Family Handbook
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the FY22 Family Handbook.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
Matt presented update
VIII. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Jessica presented updates
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. ยงยง38-431.03.A.1 CEO EVALUATION AND SUPPORT
A.
Discussion of Revised School Director Evaluation Outcomes
M. McWenie made a motion to enter executive session.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
Item discussed in executive session
M. Sandoval left.
B.
Discussion of SD Performance-Based Bonus for FY21
Item discussed in executive session
C.
Discussion of School Director Evaluation Results
Item discussed in executive session
D.
Discussion of School Director Contract for FY22
Item discussed in executive session
X. Governance Continued
A.
Consideration of Revised School Director Evaluation Outcomes
A. Tanori made a motion to not withstand current policy that determines the School director's eligibility for a bonus and raise.
P. Boyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of SD Goals and Bonus for FY21
A. Tanori made a motion to approve the revised consensus amount for the school director bonus discussed in executive session.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration of FY22 School Director Contract
A. Tanori made a motion to approve the proposed FY22 school director contract.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Absent
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
XI. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Jay provided feedback
P. Boyle left.
B.
Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests
- Board instructing Jessica to work with Tisha to work on scenarios for increasing staff salaries to discuss in the next board meeting
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Next board meeting July 8, 2021 at 8:30am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:08 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo