Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western:CFA
Date and Time
Thursday October 20, 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. Ballesteros (remote), A. Tanori (remote), B. Stratford (remote), E. Yndigoyen (remote), M. McWenie (remote), S. Reger-Flores (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Kaprosy, M. Sandoval
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
E. Yndigoyen
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
S. Reger-Flores
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Guests Present
L. Trevizo (remote), T. Crisler (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. McWenie called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Oct 20, 2022 at 8:31 AM.
C.
Call to the Public
D.
Mission Statement
J.Makowske read mission statement
E.
Mission Moment: Weeklong ITM Results
J.Makowske presented mission moment
E. Yndigoyen arrived.
II. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
School Director Report
J.Makowske presented School Director report
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Consideration of 9/8/22 Board Meeting Minutes
B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 09-08-22.
S. Reger-Flores seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of 8/1/22 Board Meeting Minutes
B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 08-01-22.
S. Reger-Flores seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration of 10/12/22 Board Meeting Minutes
B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 10-12-22.
S. Reger-Flores seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
IV. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
T.Crisler presented financial statements & vouchers
B. Stratford made a motion to approve the financial statements & vouchers.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
B.
Finance Committee Update
J.Makowske presented update
V. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Update
J.Makowske presented update
VI. Academics
A.
Academic Committee Update
No updates
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties
A.
CFP Update
J.Makowske presented update
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
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.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
Item discussed in executive session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Aye
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
B.
Discussion of School Director Goals
Item discussed in executive session
S. Reger-Flores left.
IX. Governance Cont.
A.
Consideration of Superintendent Job Description
Item discussed in executive session
B. Stratford made a motion to approve the superintendent job description in the direction to backpay for the adjusted salary amount in the new contract and tabling the consideration of the superintendent goals.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of Updated FY23 Contract for Jessica Makowske
B. Stratford made a motion to approve the superintendent job description in the direction to backpay for the adjusted salary amount in the new contract and tabling the consideration of the superintendent goals.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration of Superintendent Goals
B. Stratford made a motion to approve the superintendent job description in the direction to back pay for the adjusted salary amount in the new contract and tabling the consideration of the superintendent goals.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
X. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
J.Makowske provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests
- Fall fiesta this Friday at 6:00pm
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Next meeting: Nov. 10, 2022
D.
Adjourn Meeting
A. Ballesteros made a motion to adjourn meeting.
B. Stratford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| M. McWenie |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo
No public members of the public present