Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA Minutes

February 10, 2022, 8:30-10:00 AM

Minutes Approved

Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday February 10, 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, February 10th, 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)

Directors Absent

S. Reger-Flores

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

B. Stratford

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

B. Stratford, M. Sandoval

Guests Present

A. Vaca (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 Feb 10, 2022 at 8:31 AM.

C. Read Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement

D. Mission Moment: Esports

E.Sports presented mission moment: State Champions in CAA E-Sports tournament

E. Call to the Public

No public comments

II. Consent Agenda

A. Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 1/13/2022

A. Tanori made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 01-13-22.

M. Sandoval seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
P. Boyle	Aye
J. Kaprosy	Aye
M. Sandoval	Aye
A. Tanori	Aye
M. McWenie	Aye
S. Reger-Flores	Absent
B. Stratford	Absent

B. Consideration of Backflow Replacement Contract

Approved during consent agenda item

A. Tanori made a motion to approve items in consent agenda.

M. McWenie seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
P. Boyle	Aye
A. Tanori	Aye
J. Kaprosy	Aye
M. Sandoval	Aye
B. Stratford	Absent
M. McWenie	Aye
S. Reger-Flores	Absent

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A. Presentation of the School Director's Report

J.Makowske presented School Director's Report

B. Stratford arrived.

B. Discussion of School Director Goals FY 22

J.Makowske presented School Director Goals FY22

IV. Finance

A. Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the financial statements and vouchers.

M. McWenie seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Reger-Flores	Absent
M. McWenie	Aye
P. Boyle	Aye
J. Kaprosy	Aye
A. Tanori	Aye
B. Stratford	Aye
M. Sandoval	Aye

B. Presentation of Finance Committee Report

Matt presented: Finance committee will meet next week.

V. Academic Excellence

A. Presentation of Academic Committee Report

J.Makowske presented Academic Committee Report

VI. Development

A. Presentation of Development Committee Report

J.Makowske presented report

VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A. Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

M.Sandoval presented CFP Update

VIII. Governance

A. Presentation of Governance Committee Report

P.Boyle presented: Next Governance Committee will be next week

IX. Executive Session: A.R.S. § 38-431.03 Personnel

A. Executive Session: FY23 School Director Contract

B. Stratford 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. Sandoval seconded the motion.

Item discussed in executive session

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
A. Tanori	Aye
M. McWenie	Aye
S. Reger-Flores	Absent
P. Boyle	Aye
B. Stratford	Aye
J. Kaprosy	Aye
M. Sandoval	Aye

B. Stratford left at 10:06 AM.

M. Sandoval left at 10:25 AM.

X. Closing Items

A. Meeting Feedback

P.Boyle provided feedback

B. Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

Glossary of academic terms
Changes to organization chart
Monday's Governance meeting

C. Next Meeting Date & Agenda

Next board meeting 2/18/2022

D. Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:58 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

L. Trevizo