Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Monday April 8, 2024 at 8:00 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:                Monday,  April 8th, 2024 8:00 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:                  Wednesday, April 8th, 2024 8:00 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 (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Tanori, M. McWenie

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 (remote), L. Trevizo (remote)

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 Monday Apr 8, 2024 at 8:06 AM.

C.

Call to the Public

No public comments

II. Executive Session: Hiring School Director

A.

Discussion School Director Hiring and Contract for FY25

B. Stratford made a motion to I move that we 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.

Item discussed in executive session

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. McWenie
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
A. Tanori
Absent
E. Yndigoyen arrived.

III. Governance

A.

Consideration of Student Discipline 24-002

No discussion or vote held

B.

Consideration of School Director Hiring and Contract

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the Board President to make an offer to Dr. Harris for the School Director role.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. McWenie
Absent

IV. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

No feedback shared

B.

Summary of Action Items

Support with 10-year celebration ticket sales

C.

Next Meeting Date & Agenda

May 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 8:42 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo