Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday November 9, 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, November 9th, 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: Thursday, November 9th, 2023 8:30 a.m. Mountain Standard Time
The virtual location will be open 2 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The in-person location will be open 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
B. Stratford
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
C.
Read Mission Statement
D.
Call to the Public
no public comments
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 10/24/2023
Roll Call | |
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E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 8/10/2023
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
III. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
T.Crisler presented report
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Finance Committee Report
J.Makowske presented finance committee Report
IV. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the School Director's Report
J.Makowske presented school director's report
B.
Discussion: Federal Accountability aTSI results
J.Makowske presented TSI results
V. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
No updates
B.
Presentation and Discussion of Reproductive Health Curriculum
J.Makowske presented reproductive health curriculum
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Principal Evaluation Tool
J.Makowske presented Principal evaluation Tool
Roll Call | |
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M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
VI. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
A.Ballesteros presented development committee report
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 discussed in executive session
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1 CEO EVALUATION AND SUPPORT
A.
Discussion of SD Performance-Based Bonus for FY23
Item discussed in executive session
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B.
Discussion of School Director Evaluation Results FY23
Item discussed in executive session
C.
Discussion of Superintendent's FY24 Contract
Item discussed in executive session
D.
Discuss Superintendent's Goals for FY24
Item discussed in executive session
IX. Governance Part 2
A.
Consideration of Superintendent's contract for FY24
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
B.
Considerations of Superintendent's Goals for FY24
No vote taken
C.
Consideration of School Director Evaluation Results FY23
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of SD Performance-Based Bonus for FY23
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
S. Reger-Flores |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
X. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
M.Sandoval presented updates
XI. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
J.Kaprosy provided meeting feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- Update the contract, Trevizo to send it to Kaprosy to sign
- Updates from J.Sanchez
- Prepare items for December 2023 agenda
- I'll keep the board updated if we receive an EEOC complaint
- Winterfest
- Board Retreat - April 23rd, 2024?
C.
Next Meeting Date & Agenda
December 14th, 2023
J.Makowske read mission statement