Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Tuesday June 25, 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, except for 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
Virtual Link: https://wsst.zoom.us/my/jmakowske
When: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 8:30 a.m. MST
The public space will open 10 minutes before the meeting begins. The virtual space will open 5 minutes before the meeting begins.
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
Virtual Link: https://wsst.zoom.us/my/jmakowske
When: Thursday, June 25th, 2024 8:30 a.m. MST
The public space will open 10 minutes before the meeting begins. The virtual space will open 5 minutes before the meeting begins.
Directors Present
A. Ballesteros (remote), B. Stratford (remote), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Tanori, M. Sandoval
Ex Officio Members Present
J. Makowske
Non Voting Members Present
J. Makowske
Guests Present
D. Harris, T. Crisler (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Read Mission Statement
D.
Call to the Public
No public present
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 6/13/2024
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| A. Tanori |
Absent
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of the FY25 Family Handbook
Tabled for next meeting.
III. Superintendent Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of Superintendent's Report: June 2024
J. Makowske shares Superintendent Report
IV. Governance
A.
Presentation of Governance Committee Report
Nothing at this time
B.
Discussion of Dates and Times for Governing Board Meetings FY25
J.Makowske presented dates for meetings.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Dr. Tamela E. Harris's Ex-Officio (non-voting) Appointment to the Board of Directors
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Tanori |
Absent
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Darryl Bess's Appointment to the Board of Directors
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Absent
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
E.
Discussion and Consideration of the FY25 Staff Handbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Tanori |
Absent
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Academic Committee Report
J.Makowske presented the Q4 Advance.
VI. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of FY25 Budget (second vote)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Tanori |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Finance Committee Report
Held for next week.
VII. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
No update given.
B.
Discussion of Board Member Support for Dr. Harris' Development Plan
J.Makowske shared information about the Board's support of Dr. Harris' fundraising goals.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
No meeting feedback.
B.
Summary of Action Items
1. Update MTTN dates
2. Send Google Invites to Board Members
3. Meet with Dr. Harris before July
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda
August 8th 8:30 am
J. Makowske read Mission Statement