Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Western School of Science and Technology: 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
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
C.
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
Roll Call | |
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J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Absent
|
III. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the School Director's Report
J.Makowske presented school director's report
B.
Presentation of School Director Goals FY 23
J.Makowske presented school director goals FY23
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
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
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
Roll Call | |
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J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
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
J.Makowske read mission statement