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 29, 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

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

E. Yndigoyen, S. Reger-Flores

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske

Guests Present

L. Trevizo (remote), 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 Jun 29, 2023 at 8:35 AM.

C.

Call to the Public

No public comments

D.

Mission Moment: Scholarship Recipient Juan Solis

WSST graduate submitted a written thank you note to the board for his scholarship

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Consideration of FY24 Family Handbook

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

B.

Consideration of FY24 Staff Handbook

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

III. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of the FY24 Budget (second approval)

T.Crisler & J.Makowske presented Fy24 Budget

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the Fy24 Budget recommendation.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
B. Stratford made a motion to increase staff salaries upon notification of grant award.
M. Sandoval 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
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye

IV. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

J.Maskowske & J.Kaprosy provided feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

  • Meet the Teacher night - August 1st 
  • FY24 governing board meeting dates

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

Next board meeting August 10, 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 8:54 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy