Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday August 10, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Location
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, August 10th, 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 left before the meeting adjourned
A. Ballesteros, B. Stratford, M. McWenie
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske (remote)
Guests Present
L. Trevizo (remote), T. Crisler (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Read Mission Statement
D.
Call to the Public
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/8/2023
Roll Call | |
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M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/29/2023
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Fester and Chapman Audit Contract
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Revised 23-24 Course Catalog
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
E.
Discussion and Consideration of EDUPoint Synergy Contract
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
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
B.
Presentation of 5 Year Interval Review information from ASBCS
J.Makowske presented 5yr Interval Review
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Academic Committee Report
J.Makowske presented Academic Committee Report
V. Finance
A.
Update on FY24 Grants
J.Makowske presented FY24 Grants Updates
B.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
T.Crisler presented Financial Statements & Vouchers
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
C.
Presentation of Finance Committee Report
M.Sandoval had no updates
VI. Governance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of the revised Program of Instruction
J.Makowske presented the revised Program of Instruction
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
B.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
VII. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No updates presented
B.
Discussion of Y10 Celebration
J.Makowske presented Y10 Celebration ideas
VIII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
No updates presented
IX. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
J.Kaprosy provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
J.Makowske to send calendar invites of upcoming meetings
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
September 15, 2023 on campus
J.Makowske read mission statement