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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western:CFA

Date and Time

Thursday September 8, 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


 

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

A. Ballesteros, B. Stratford, S. Reger-Flores

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

M. Sandoval

Guests Present

A. Vaca (remote), Eloy Yndigoyen (remote), L. Trevizo (remote), T. Crisler (remote), V. Escobedo (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 Sep 8, 2022 at 8:33 AM.

C.

Call to the Public

No public comment

D.

Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement

E.

Mission Moment: StuCo

WSST Student Council presented Mission Moment

II. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

School Director Report

J.Makowske presented School Director Report

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Consideration of AVID Instructional Coach Job Description

A. Tanori made a motion to approve the AVID instructional coach job description under consent agenda.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Absent
A. Tanori
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye

B.

Consideration of 7/7/22 Board Meeting Minutes

A. Tanori made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 07-07-22.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Tanori
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Absent

C.

Consideration of 6/16/22 Board Meeting Minutes

A. Tanori made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA on 06-16-22.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. McWenie
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Absent

D.

Consideration for Fester and Chapman to conduct the annual Fiscal and Legal Compliance Audit

A. Tanori made a motion to approve Fester & Chapman to conduct the annual Fiscal & Legal Compliance Audit under consent agenda.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent

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.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
No
M. McWenie
No
M. Sandoval
No
A. Ballesteros
Absent
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
B. Stratford
Absent
A. Tanori
No

B.

Finance Committee Update

No updates presented

V. Governance

A.

Governance Committee Update

J.Makowske presented updates

B.

Considerations of Revised FY23 Course Catalog

J.Makowske presented the revised FY23 course catalog

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve the revised FY23 course catalog.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. McWenie
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent
A. Tanori
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye

VI. Challenge Foundation Properties

A.

CFP Update

M.Sandoval presented CFP update 

VII. Academics

A.

Academic Committee Update

J.Makowske presented academic committee update

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Eloy Yndigoyen: Potential Western Board Member

A. Tanori made a motion to approve Eloy Yndigoyen's membership into the Western School of Science's Board of Directors.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.

Eloy Yndigoyen introduced himself

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

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1 CEO EVALUATION AND SUPPORT

A.

Discussion of School Director Contract for FY23

M. Sandoval 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.

Roll called each voting member

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

Item discussed in executive session

B.

Discussion of School Director Goals

Item discussed in executive session

A. Tanori made a motion to return to regular session.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.

Roll called each voting member

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

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

J.Kaprosy provided meeting feedback

M. Sandoval left.

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

J.Makowske listed action items

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

October 20th, 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 10:05 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo