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 June 8, 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, June 8th, 2022 8:30 a.m. MST

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

B. Stratford, S. Reger-Flores

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

J. Kaprosy

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

A. Tanori called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Jun 8, 2023 at 8:33 AM.

C.

Call to the Public

No public comments

D.

Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Meeting Minutes from WSST Governing Board Meeting on May 11th, 2023

M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 05-11-23.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Absent
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
B. Stratford
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye

B.

Consideration of the Revised Course Catalog FY23

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

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of School Director's Report

J.Makowske presented School Director's Report

J. Kaprosy arrived.

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

T.Crisler presented financial statements & vouchers

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

B.

Presentation of Financial Committee Report

No updates presented

C.

Discussion and Consideration of the FY24 Budget

J.Makowske & T.Crisler presented the FY24 Budget

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

V. Academics

A.

Presentation of Academic Committee Report

No updates presented

VI. Governance

A.

Presentation of Governance Committee Report

No updates presented

VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A.

Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

No updates presented

VIII. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

J.Makowske presented report: Year 10!

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

J.Kaprosy provided feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

  • Working on being fully hired
  • Superintendent & Principal announcement to public
  • Board retreat

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

June 29, 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 9:40 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy