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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

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Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western (In Person)

Date and Time

Friday September 15, 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
                                        
When:                  Thursday, September 15th, 2023 8:30 a.m. MST

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
                                     
When:                  Friday, September 15th, 2023 8:30 a.m. MST

Directors Present

A. Ballesteros, B. Stratford, E. Yndigoyen, J. Kaprosy, M. McWenie, M. Sandoval

Directors Absent

A. Tanori, S. Reger-Flores

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

M. McWenie

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske

Guests Present

L. Trevizo, T. Crisler

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 Friday Sep 15, 2023 at 8:41 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

J.Makwoske read mission statement 

D.

Call to the Public

J.Larson made public comment in support of Western's administration's management of the school

E.

Mission Moment: Student Council

Western's Student council presented mission moment

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 9/6/2023

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 09-06-23.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Revised 23-24 Course Catalog

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

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the School Director's Report

J.Makowske presented School Director's Report

B.

Superintendent Evaluation: Board Survey

J.Makowske reminded board to complete the evaluation survey

C.

Discuss Board Requests for Next Meeting for Superintendent Contract Renewal

J.Makowske presented

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Academic Committee Report

Updates provided in school director's report

V. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

T.Crisler presented financial statements & vouchers 

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

B.

Presentation of Finance Committee Report

No updates presented

C.

Discussion and Consideration of the Annual Financial Report (AFR)

T.Crisler presented the Annual Financial Report (AFR)

M. McWenie left.

VI. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

J.Makowske presented. Need a development committee chair. A.Ballesteros volunteered 

VII. Governance

A.

Presentation of Governance Committee Report

J.Makowske presented updates

B.

Discussion and Consideration of the Slate of Officers

B. Stratford made a motion to approve to maintain Board President (J.Kaprosy) & Finance Committee Chair (M.Sandoval) and add Anaiis Ballesteros as Development Committee Chair & Eloy Yndigoyen as Governance Committee Chair.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ballesteros
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent

C.

Discussion Board Composition and Requirements

J.Makowske & J.Karprosy presented

D.

Discussion and Consideration of revised 401k contributions

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the revised 401k contributions.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. McWenie
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
A. Tanori
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye

VIII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A.

Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

M.Sandoval presented CFP Update

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

J.Makowske provided feedback

B.

Summary of Action Items

 

  • Have job descriptions reviewed by legal counsel 
  • Send DoodlePoll for next meeting before October 15th - add executive session w/ legal counsel 

C.

Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda

Keep the October 19th, 2023 meeting & the next meeting will be determined 

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:38 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo