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

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

E. Yndigoyen, S. Reger-Flores

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

M. McWenie

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

A. Ballesteros

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske

Guests Present

A. Vaca, 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 Mar 9, 2023 at 8:32 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement 

D.

Mission Moment: AVID National Demonstration School

R.Lugo presented mission moment: AVID National Demonstration School

E.

Call to the Public

M.Henry made a public comment. 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 2/9/2023

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve the minutes from Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 02-09-23.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
M. McWenie
Absent
A. Tanori
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the School Director's Report

J.Makowske presented school director's report

M. McWenie arrived.

B.

Presentation of School Director Goals FY 23

J.Makowske presented school director goals FY23

A. Ballesteros left.

C.

Presentation and Discussion of Compensation Analysis

J.Makowske presented compensation analysis

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

T.Crisler presented financial statements & vouchers for February 2023

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

B.

Presentation of Finance Committee Report

No updates presented

C.

Presentation of Compensation Report

J.Makowske presented report

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 update: Scholarship fund

VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A.

Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

No updates

VIII. Governance

A.

Presentation of Governance Committee Report

J.Makowske presented updates

B.

Discussion and Consideration of the 2023-2024 School Calendar

J.Makowske presented FY24 school calendar

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the FY24 school calendar.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Tanori
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Absent

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

J.Kaprosy provided meeting feedback

 

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

  • Opportunity for board to promote AVID
  • Committee meetings for strategic planning

C.

Next Meeting Date & Agenda (No April Meeting)

Next board meeting: May 11, 2023 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 9:45 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo