Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday March 21, 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, March 21st, 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), B. Stratford (remote), E. Yndigoyen, M. McWenie (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Tanori, J. Kaprosy
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
E. Yndigoyen
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske
Guests Present
Adrian Espana, Adrian Espana, Kevin Camberg, 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: 2/09/2024
Roll Call | |
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M. McWenie |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Revised Calendar FY25
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
III. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
T.Crisler presented February 2024 financial statements & vouchers
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
B.
Presentation of Finance Committee Report
No updates
IV. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
No updates
B.
Presentation and Consideration of WSST's Single Audit FY23
Kevin Camberg presented WSST's Single Audit FY23 report
Roll Call | |
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A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
C.
Presentation and Consideration of Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and WSST Internet Safety Policies
J.Makowske & H.Parrish presented Children's Internet Protection Act & WSST Internet Safety Policies
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
M. McWenie |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Retaining Recruitment Firm for FY25 School Director Search
J.Makowske presented
E.
Presentation of Fence Quotes
L.Trevizo presented fence quotes
V. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of Parent Mid-Year Survey Results
A.Espana presented parent mid-year survey results
B.
Presentation of the Superintendent's Report
J.Makowske presented Superintendent's report
C.
Presentation of Superintendent's Goals for FY24
J.Makowske presented Fy24 Superintendent's Goals
VI. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No updates
B.
Discussion of Board Contribution to Y10 Event
Using GiveLively platform for donations
Event date: Friday May 3, 2024
VII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update
A.
Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update
No updates
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
M.Sandoval provided meeting feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- March 27, 2024. 4pm - succession planning meeting
- Suggestions from parent survey
- A.Ballesteros & J.Makowske develop toolkit for fundraising
C.
Next Meeting Date & Agenda
Next board meeting: April 18, 2024
J.Makowske read mission statement