Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western (Virtual)

Date and Time

Friday February 9, 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:                  Friday, February 9th, 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:                  Friday, February 9th, 2023 8:30 a.m. MST

Directors Present

A. Ballesteros (remote), E. Yndigoyen (remote), M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Tanori, B. Stratford, J. Kaprosy

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske

Guests Present

L. Trevizo

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Sandoval called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Friday Feb 9, 2024 at 8:35 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

J.Makowske read mission statement

D.

Call to the Public

No public. 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 1/11/2024

M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 01-11-24.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent

B.

FY25 School Calendar

M. McWenie made a motion to Approve the FY25 Calendar.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent
B. Stratford
Absent

III. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the Superintendent's Report

Update given by J.Makowske

B.

Presentation of School Director Goals FY 24

Update given by J.Makowske

IV. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

M. McWenie made a motion to Approve the financial statements and Vouchers.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
M. McWenie
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Absent

B.

Presentation of Finance Committee Report

No updates presented

V. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Academic Committee Report

Presentation of Advance Q2. 

VI. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

No updates presented

VII. Governance

A.

Presentation of Governance Committee Report

Governance Committee Report by E.Y.

B.

Update from Succession Planning Committee

No updates presented

C.

Board Retreat Agenda

Item not discussed

VIII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A.

Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

M.Sandoval presented updates

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

No meeting feedback provided

B.

Summary of Action Items and School Director Requests

C.

Next Meeting Date & Agenda

March 21, 2024 at 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 9:52 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Sandoval