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

6515 W Indian School Road 

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, 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

J. Kaprosy called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Aug 10, 2023 at 8:32 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement

D.

Call to the Public

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/8/2023

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 06-08-23.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/29/2023

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Western School of Science and Technology: CFA on 06-29-23.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Tanori
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Fester and Chapman Audit Contract

B. Stratford made a motion to approve Festern & Chapman Audit Contract in consent agenda.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent

D.

Discussion and Consideration of Revised 23-24 Course Catalog

B. Stratford made a motion to approve Revised 23-24 Course Catalog in consent agenda.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent

E.

Discussion and Consideration of EDUPoint Synergy Contract

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

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the June and July Financial Statements & Vouchers.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
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 

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

B.

Presentation of Governance Committee Report

B. Stratford left.
M. McWenie left.
A. Ballesteros left.

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

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:43 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo