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

A. Tanori called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Jan 11, 2024 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: 12/14/2023

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 12-14-23.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. McWenie
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Absent
A. Tanori
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye

III. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

T.Crisler presented financial statements & vouchers

J. Kaprosy arrived.
E. Yndigoyen arrived.
A. Tanori made a motion to approve the financial statements & vouchers for December 2023.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Ballesteros
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

M. McWenie made a motion to approve the Superintendent Goals for fy24 as presented.
B. Stratford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
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

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the Reproductive Health Curriculum.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye

C.

Discussion and Consideration of Employee Handbook Addendum for De-escalation Strategy

J.Makowske presented addendum to Employee Handbook

M. McWenie left at 10:06 AM.
B. Stratford made a motion to approve the Employee Handbook Addendum for De-escalation Strategy.
A. Tanori seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Aye
A. Tanori
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye

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

D.

Adjourn Meeting

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

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo