Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 4:00 p.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), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Tanori, E. Yndigoyen, M. McWenie
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Call to the Public
II. Executive Session: Hiring School Director ARS 38-431.03
A.
Discussion and Update of Hiring Timeline
Roll Call | |
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A. Tanori |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
Discussion held in executive discussion.
B.
Discussion of Candidates
Discussion held in Executive Session.
C.
Discussion of Presentation Round 3 Interview Prompt
Held in Executive Session
III. Governance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Retaining Recruitment Firm for FY25 School Director Search
Barry moved to table this for a future meeting if needed.
B.
Consideration of the Acceptance of Megan McWenie's resignation from the Board of Directors
Roll Call | |
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M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
M. McWenie |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
A. Tanori |
Absent
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
None.
B.
Summary of Action Items
Jessica Makowske summarizes her tasks.
C.
Next Meeting Date & Agenda
April 3rd at 4pm in-person or virtual
No members of the public.