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

J. Kaprosy called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Wednesday Mar 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM.

C.

Call to the Public

No members of the public. 

II. Executive Session: Hiring School Director ARS 38-431.03

A.

Discussion and Update of Hiring Timeline

B. Stratford made a motion to move into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2) for discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
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

B. Stratford made a motion to Accept Megan McWenie's resignation from the Board of Directors and extend the Board's appreciation for all that she has done.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
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

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:39 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy