Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Friday August 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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: Friday, August 20, 2021 1:00 p.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: Friday, August 20, 2021 1:00 p.m. MST
Directors Present
A. Tanori (remote), B. Stratford (remote), H. Wildy (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. McWenie (remote), P. Boyle (remote), S. Reger-Flores (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Sandoval
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Guests Present
Adrian Espana (remote), Cesar Gradilla (remote), L. Trevizo (remote), Lynne Almy (remote), Michael Lovelace (remote), Nicole Ramirez (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 Friday Aug 20, 2021 at 1:03 PM.
C.
Call to the Public
Nicole Ramirez, community member made public comment regarding COVID-19 exposure.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 8/12/2021
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from 8/12/2021 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 08-12-21.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/17/21
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from 6/7/21 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 06-17-21.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from 8/12/2021 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 03-18-21.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 2/11/21
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from 2/11/21 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 02-11-21.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
III. Emergency Operations
A.
Discussion of Current Health Guidelines and Current Western Policies
J.Makowske presented current health guidelines & current Western Policies
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Mask Policy until September 29th, 2021
J.Makowske presented
P. Boyle made a motion to approve Mask Policy until 9/29/2021 or longer if law allows.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| P. Boyle |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of an Instructional Time Model
Board discussed instructional time model
IV. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Jay provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- Weekly updates for board members (including covid+ cases, % of students quarantined in each cohort)
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo