Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA

Date and Time

Thursday March 17, 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, March 17th, 2022 8:30 a.m. MST

Directors Present

A. Tanori (remote), B. Stratford (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Directors Absent

P. Boyle, S. Reger-Flores

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Guests Present

Anaiis Ballesteros (remote), Darryl Bess (remote), Kevin Camberg (remote), L. Trevizo (remote), T. Crisler (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 Mar 17, 2022 at 8:31 AM.

C.

Call to the Public

No public comments

D.

Read Mission Statement

J.Makowske read Mission Statement 

E.

Mission Moment: Marketing Class presents Core Value Palace

Mr. Darryl Bess and his students presented Mission Moment 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 2/10/2022

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 02-10-22.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
P. Boyle
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye

III. Governance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of the FY21 Single Audit

K.Camberg presented FY21 Single Audit

B. Stratford made a motion to accept our FY21 Single Audit.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
P. Boyle
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent

B.

Discussion and Consideration of the updated Instructional Time Model v2 (Second Meeting)

J.Makowske presented updated instructional time model v2

C.

Discussion and Consideration of the Mask Policy

J.Makowske presented mask mandate survey results

D.

Discussion and Consideration of the Acceptance of Peter Boyle's Resignation from the Governing Board

M. McWenie made a motion to accept Peter Boyle's resignation from the Governing Board.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.

J.Kaprosy thanked Mr. Boyle for his service 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
P. Boyle
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent

E.

Discussion and Consideration of the Slate of Officers

Board discussed roles. No vote was taken. 

F.

Discussion of April 23rd Board Retreat Planning

J.Makowske presented 

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

T.Crisler presented financial statements & vouchers 

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

B.

Finance Committee Update

M.Sandoval presented

V. Academic

A.

Academic Committee Presentation: Academic Vocabulary Training

J.Makowske presented Academic Vocabulary Training

VI. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the School Director's Report

J.Makowske presented School Director's Report 

B.

Presentation of the School Director's Goals FY22

J.Makowske presented School Director's Goals FY22

VII. Challenge Foundation Properties

A.

CFP Update

M.Sandoval presented CFP Update

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

J.Kaprosy provided feedback

 

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

Gather info from community around Mask Mandate

Slate officers add to Board Retreat

April board meeting cancelled 

Time to meet with Megan & Jay

Email Tracy about next payment

ITM add to next meeting for approval

 

C.

Next Meeting Date & Agenda

April 23, 2022 - Board Retreat & Bord Meeting

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy