Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday December 14, 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, December 14th, 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, December 14th, 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), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Stratford
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske
Guests Present
E. Appleton
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
E.
Mission Moment: MS Robotics
Ms. Dunham's Robotics class presented mission moment
F.
Mission Moment: Football Team: 2nd Place in CAA
A. Espana (Athletic Director) presented mission moment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 11/09/2023
Roll Call | |
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E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration of Board Policy Manual
Roll Call | |
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E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 12/12/2023
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/29/2023
Roll Call | |
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A. Tanori |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
E.
Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 1/12/2023
Roll Call | |
---|---|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
F.
Consideration of Revised Course Catalog FY24
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
III. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
T.Crisler presented December 2023 financial statements & vouchers.
Roll Call | |
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M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
B.
Presentation of Finance Committee Report
No updates presented
IV. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the School Director's Report
J.Makowske presented report
V. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
First meeting will be tomorrow 12/15/23.
B.
Presentation and Discussion of Reproductive Health Curriculum
Item tabled to next board meeting
C.
Consideration of Authorize Board President to Respond to Complaint from Former Employee
J.Makowske presented
Roll Call | |
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A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Employee Handbook Addendum for De-escalation Strategy
Item tabled to next board meeting
E.
Discussion and Consideration of one time mid-year bonus for staff
JM- presented one time mid-year bonus options
Roll Call | |
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E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
VI. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No updates presented
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to A.R.S. §§38-431.03.A.1 CEO EVALUATION AND SUPPORT
A.
Discussion of Superintendent's Job Description
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Absent
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
Item discussed in executive session
B.
Discuss Superintendent's Goals for FY24
Item discussed in executive session
VIII. Governance Part 2
A.
Consideration of Superintendent's Goals FY24
Item tabled to next board meeting
IX. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
No updates presented
X. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
No feedback provided.
B.
Summary of Action Items
C.
Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Next board meeting: January 11, 2024
JM read mission statement