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

J. Kaprosy called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Nov 9, 2023 at 8:33 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement

D.

Call to the Public

no public comments

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 10/24/2023

A. Tanori made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 10-24-23.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Tanori
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent

B.

Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 8/10/2023

A. Tanori made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 08-10-23.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ballesteros
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent

III. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

T.Crisler presented report

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

B.

Presentation of Finance Committee Report

J.Makowske presented finance committee Report

B. Stratford arrived.

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

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the Principal Evaluation Tool.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. McWenie
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
J. Kaprosy
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

A. Ballesteros made a motion to I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
B. Stratford seconded the motion.

Item discussed in executive session

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
A. Ballesteros
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

B. Stratford made a motion to I move that we move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.

Item discussed in executive session

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
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

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the Superintendent's contract extension with the following modifications: update the date, title, modifying paragraph 12 title to paragraph 9.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye

B.

Considerations of Superintendent's Goals for FY24

No vote taken

C.

Consideration of School Director Evaluation Results FY23

B. Stratford made a motion to accept the School Director's evaluation results for FY23.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ballesteros
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye

D.

Consideration of SD Performance-Based Bonus for FY23

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the School Director's Performance-Based Bonus for FY23 as presented in executive session.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Reger-Flores
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye

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

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo