Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western Minutes

October 24, 2023, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Tuesday October 24, 2023 at 11:00 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, October 24th, 2023 11:00 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:                  Thursday, October 18th, 2023 3:30 p.m. MST

Directors Present

A. Ballesteros (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote), S. Reger-Flores (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Tanori, B. Stratford, E. Yndigoyen, M. McWenie

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

J. Kaprosy called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Tuesday Oct 24, 2023 at 11:03 AM.

C. Read Mission Statement

D. Call to the Public

No members of the public present

II. Consent Agenda

A. Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 9/15/2023

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western (In Person) on 09-15-23.

A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. McWenie	Absent
S. Reger-Flores	Aye
E. Yndigoyen	Absent
M. Sandoval	Aye
A. Tanori	Absent
A. Ballesteros	Aye
B. Stratford	Absent
J. Kaprosy	Aye

B. Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 10/4/2023

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 10-04-23.

A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
B. Stratford	Absent
E. Yndigoyen	Absent
M. McWenie	Absent
A. Tanori	Absent
J. Kaprosy	Aye
M. Sandoval	Aye
A. Ballesteros	Aye
S. Reger-Flores	Aye

III. 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.

M. Sandoval seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Yndigoyen	Absent
J. Kaprosy	Aye
M. Sandoval	Aye
M. McWenie	Absent
S. Reger-Flores	Aye
B. Stratford	Absent
A. Ballesteros	Aye
A. Tanori	Absent

B. Presentation of Finance Committee Report

No updates provided.

C. Discussion and Consideration of new MidFirst Bank Accounts

J.Makowske presented

M. Sandoval made a motion to permit Western's Superintendent to negotiate new bank accounts.

A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Yndigoyen	Absent
J. Kaprosy	Aye
M. Sandoval	Aye
M. McWenie	Absent
A. Ballesteros	Aye
S. Reger-Flores	Aye
A. Tanori	Absent
B. Stratford	Absent

IV. Governance

A. Presentation of Governance Committee Report

B. Presentation and Discussion of Reproductive Health Curriculum

J.Makowkse presented Reproductive Health Curriculum

C. Discussion and Consideration updated Board Policy Manual

J.Makowske presented updated Board Policy Manual

M. Sandoval made a motion to approve the updated Board Policy Manual.

A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. McWenie	Absent
A. Ballesteros	Aye
A. Tanori	Absent
S. Reger-Flores	Aye
J. Kaprosy	Aye
E. Yndigoyen	Absent
M. Sandoval	Aye
B. Stratford	Absent

D. Discussion and Consideration of Principal Evaluation Tool

Board decided to table item until next board meeting

E. Discussion and Consideration of Teacher Evaluation Tool

Board decided to table item until next board meeting

V. Development

A. Presentation of Development Committee Report

J.Makowske presented updates

VI. CEO Support and Evaluation

A. Presentation of the School Director's Report

J.Makwoske presented updates

B. Discussion: Federal Accountability aTSI results

J.Makowske presented

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) discussion of Concerns Raised by Former Employee

A. Discussion of former employee's complaint

Item tabled to next board meeting

VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1 CEO EVALUATION AND SUPPORT

A. Discussion of Superintendent's FY24 Contract

Item discussed in regular session

A. Ballesteros made a motion to extend the superintendent's employment contract one more month.

M. Sandoval seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. McWenie	Absent
S. Reger-Flores	Aye
A. Tanori	Absent
A. Ballesteros	Aye
M. Sandoval	Aye
J. Kaprosy	Aye
B. Stratford	Absent
E. Yndigoyen	Absent

B. Discussion of SD Performance-Based Bonus for FY23

Item tabled to next board meeting

C. Discussion of School Director Evaluation Results FY23

Item tabled to next board meeting

D. Discuss Superintendent's Goals for FY24

Item tabled to next board meeting

IX. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A. Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

No updated presented

X. Closing Items

A. Meeting Feedback

J.Makowske provided feedback

B. Summary of Action Items

Not discussed

C. Next Meeting Date & Agenda

Next board meeting November 9, 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 11:31 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

L. Trevizo