Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday January 13, 2022 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
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, January 13th, 2022 8:30 a.m. MST

Directors Present

A. Tanori (remote), B. Stratford (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote), P. Boyle (remote), S. Reger-Flores (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

B. Stratford

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Guests Present

Curtis Chipman (remote), 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 Jan 13, 2022 at 8:33 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement

D.

Call to the Public

No public comments

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 12/9/2021

M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 12-09-21.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Boyle
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye

III. Executive Session

A.

Executive Session: A.R.S. §38-431.03.A.3 Discussion or consultation for legal advice

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.
Allow for T.Moore, A.Espana, & T.Crisler to be in executive session
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
P. Boyle
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye

IV. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Discussion of the updated Instructional Time Model v2 (First Meeting)

J.Makowske presented updated Instructional Time Model
B. Stratford left at 10:00 AM.

V. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

T.Crisler presented financial statements & Vouchers for December 2021 
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve financial statements & Vouchers for December 2021 .
P. Boyle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Boyle
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye

VI. Governance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of the Slate of Officers

S. Reger-Flores made a motion to approve the continuing slate of officers.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
P.Boyle presented. Board discussed. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Boyle
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye

VII. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

J.Kaprosy provided feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

  • Closed for in person learning - 25%Staff COVID cases
  • Substitute shortage
  • Use ITM Mondays

C.

Next Meeting Date & Agenda

February 10, 2022 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 10:20 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy