Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday January 11, 2024 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, January 11th, 2024 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
https://wsst.zoom.us/my/jmakowske
When: Thursday, January 11th, 2024 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), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy, M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
E. Yndigoyen, J. Kaprosy
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 (remote)
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: 12/14/2023
Roll Call | |
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A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
III. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
T.Crisler presented financial statements & vouchers
Roll Call | |
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J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Finance Committee Report
No updates presented
C.
Presentation and Discussion of the FY22 Fiscal Monitoring for Federal Grants
J.Makowske presented FY22 Fiscal Monitoring for Federal Grants
IV. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the Superintendent's Report
J.Makowske presented report
B.
Discussion and Consideration of the Superintendent's Goals for FY24
J.Makowse presented superintendent's goals for Fy24
Roll Call | |
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M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
C.
Presentation of the School Director Job Description for FY25
J.Makowske presented FY25 School Director Job Description
D.
Presentation of succession letters to be sent to families and community partners
Not presented.
V. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
No updates
B.
Consideration of Reproductive Health Curriculum
J.Makowske presented Reproductive Health Curriculum
Roll Call | |
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B. Stratford |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Employee Handbook Addendum for De-escalation Strategy
J.Makowske presented addendum to Employee Handbook
Roll Call | |
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E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Absent
|
VI. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No updates presented
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
No updates presented
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
J.Kaprosy provided feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- Updates to Superintendent Job Descriptions
C.
Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Next meeting: February 9, 2024 8:30am
J.Makowske read mission statement