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

M. Sandoval called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Mar 21, 2024 at 8:37 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: 2/09/2024

M. McWenie made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western (Virtual) on 02-09-24.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
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

M. McWenie made a motion to approve revised calendar FY25 in consent agenda.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

E. Yndigoyen arrived at 8:42 AM.
M. McWenie made a motion to approve the February 2024 financial statements & vouchers.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the FY23 Audit Report.
M. McWenie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
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

B. Stratford made a motion to approve WSST Internet Safety Policies to be CIPA compliant.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo