Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday May 9, 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, May 9th, 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
  • The virtual location will be open 2 minutes before the start of the meeting. 
  • The in-person location will be open 30 minutes before the start of the meeting.

Disabled persons needing special accommodations should contact Ms. Jessica Makowske at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours before 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, May 9th, 2024 8:30 a.m. Mountain Standard Time

 

 

Directors Present

E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Ballesteros, A. Tanori, B. Stratford

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Makowske (remote)

Guests Present

Jessica Sanchez (remote), L. Trevizo (remote), LisaAnne Trudinger-Smith (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 Thursday May 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM.

C.

Read Mission Statement

Mission Statement not read

D.

Call to the Public

No members of the public present

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 3/21/2024

Item tabled by the Board President 

B.

Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 3/27/2024

Item tabled by the Board President 

C.

Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 4/03/2024

Item tabled by the Board President 

D.

Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 4/08/2024

Item tabled by the Board President 

E.

Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 4/16/2024

Item tabled by the Board President 

III. Finance

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers

Item tabled by the Board President 

B.

Presentation of Finance Committee Report

Item tabled by the Board President 

C.

Preliminary Budget Discussion FY25

Item tabled by the Board President 

IV. Executive Session: ARS 38-431.03 Legal Counsel

A.

Presentation of Findings

M. Sandoval made a motion to move into executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(3) for legal advice regarding a complaint investigation 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.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Absent
B. Stratford
Absent
A. Tanori
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Aye

Item discussed in executive session

B.

Discussion of Board's Response to Findings

Item discussed in executive session

E. Yndigoyen made a motion to Exit executive session.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
B. Stratford
Absent
A. Tanori
Absent

V. Governance

A.

Presentation of Governance Committee Report

Item tabled by the Board President 

B.

Consideration of Board Response to Investigation Findings

E. Yndigoyen made a motion to authorize the investigator to release a report of findings to school administration and complainant.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Tanori
Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Absent

VI. CEO Support and Evaluation

A.

Presentation of the Superintendent's Report

Item tabled by the Board President 

B.

Presentation of the Superintendent's Goals for FY24

Item tabled by the Board President 

C.

Presentation of the Superintendent's Onboarding Plan

Item tabled by the Board President 

VII. Development

A.

Presentation of Development Committee Report

Item tabled by the Board President 

VIII. Challenge Foundation Properties Update

A.

Presentation of Challenge Foundation Properties Update

Item tabled by the Board President 

IX. Closing Items

A.

Meeting Feedback

No feedback provided

B.

Summary of Action Items

Item not discussed

C.

Next Meeting Date & Agenda

Item not discussed 

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Trevizo