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 February 9, 2023 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 9th, 2023 8:30 a.m. MST

Directors Present

A. Ballesteros (remote), B. Stratford (remote), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Tanori, S. Reger-Flores

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

E. Yndigoyen

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske

Guests Present

L. Trevizo, 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 Feb 9, 2023 at 8:34 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement 

E. Yndigoyen arrived.

D.

Mission Moment: Athletic Awards

D.Bess, WSST girls basketball coach presented mission moment. 

E.

Call to the Public

No public comments 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 1/12/2023

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 01-12-23.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye

B.

Consideration of WSST ADE Settlement Agreement: ADM Audit

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the WSST ADE Settlement Agreement: ADM Audit.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.

motion made in consent agenda

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

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the School Director's Report

J.Makowske presented school director's report

B.

Consideration of School Director Goals FY 23

board discussed school director goals FY23

A. Ballesteros made a motion to approve the FY23 School Director Goals.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent

C.

Presentation and Discussion of Safety Updates

J.Makowske presented safety updates

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

T.Crisler presented January 2023  financial statements & vouchers

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve January 2023 financial statements & vouchers.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
A. Tanori
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye

B.

Presentation of Finance Committee Report

M.Sandoval presented update

V. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Academic Committee Report

J.Makowske presented update 

VI. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

J.Makowske presented report

VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A.

Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

No updates presented

VIII. Governance

A.

Presentation of Governance Committee Report

J.Makowse presented update

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

J.Kaprosy provided meeting feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

  • Complete conflict of interest form
  • Tracking "trusted adult" data 
  • Schedule development meeting

C.

Next Meeting Date & Agenda

March 9th, 2023

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo