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Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday August 8, 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. Nancy Carbajal  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/j/7602288379
                                        
When:                  Thursday, August 8, 2024 8:30am

 

The public space will open 10 minutes before the meeting begins. The virtual space will open 5 minutes before the meeting begins.

NOTICE AND AGENDA OF GOVERNING BOARD  Western School of Science and Technology: 

              A Challenge Foundation Academy

 

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

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.

 

Date: August 8, 2024 Time: 8:30 am MST 

 

To attend in person:        Western School of Science and Technology:
                                             A Challenge Foundation Academy
                                             6515 W. Indian School Rd.
                                             Phoenix, AZ 85033

 

To attend the meetingvia Zoom -

Please register using the link below: 

                                       https://wsst.zoom.us/j/7602288379

 

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. Nancy Carbajal at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.

 

Instructions for Submitting Public Comment: Virtual public comments may be submitted in advance of the meeting by email to: boardinfo@wsst.school with the subject line “Public Comment for August 8, 2024 Board Meeting” and should include the full name of the individual submitting (no comments will be accepted that are submitted anonymously). Public comments submitted following this instruction will be accepted for this board meeting until Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm MST. Time permitting, public comments will be read aloud by staff during the meeting up to three (3) minutes each. However, depending on the number of comments 

Directors Present

A. Ballesteros (remote), B. Stratford (remote), D. Bess (remote), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

D. Harris, L. Trevizo, Mariah Reynolds, N. Carbajal, T. Crisler (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

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 Aug 8, 2024 at 8:30 AM.

B.

Roll Call And Pledge of Allegiance

At this time, we would like to invite one of our Western Students to lead the Pledge of Allegiance- Studen Jose Beltran

C.

Public Comments

No Public Comments

D.

Read Mission Statement

President Jay Kaprosy read Mission Statement

II. Superintendents' Report - Discussion

A.

Academic Update

Dr. Tamela Harris shares Academic Update

B.

Enrollment Update

Lily Trevizo shares Enrollment Update

C.

Financial Update

Tisha Crisler shares Financial Update

D.

Staffing Update

Mariah Reynolds shares Staffing Update 

E.

Compliance Update

Dr. Tamela Harris shares Compliance Update

III. Approval of the Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of June 25, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 06-25-24.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Ratification of Staff Handbook

C.

Approval of Financial Statements and Vouchers for June and July of 2024

IV. Action Items I

A.

Discussion and Consideration to remove Jessica Makowske as a 401K trustee

M. Sandoval made a motion to remove Jessica Makowsje as the 401K Trustee.
B. Stratford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Stratford
Aye
D. Bess
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye

B.

Discussion and Consideration to remove Jessica Makowske's Signing Power

M. Sandoval made a motion to remove Jessica Makowske's signing power.
B. Stratford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
D. Bess
Aye

C.

Discussion and Consideration to remove Jessica Makowske as the Charter Representative

B. Stratford made a motion to remove Jessica Makowske as the Charter Representative.
D. Bess seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
D. Bess
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye

D.

Discussion and Consideration to add Lilia Trevizo as a Charter Representative

A. Ballesteros made a motion to add Lilia Trevizo as a Charter Representative.
B. Stratford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
D. Bess
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye

E.

Discussion and Consideration of addition of Adrian Espana as a Charter Representative

B. Stratford made a motion to add Adrian Espana as a Charter Representative.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
D. Bess
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye

F.

Discussion and Consideration to remove Jessica Makowske from the Arizona Corporation Commission as the Statutory Agent.

B. Stratford made a motion to remove Jessica Makowske from the Arizona Corporation Commission as the Statutory Agent.
D. Bess seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
D. Bess
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye

G.

Discussion and Consideration to add Darryl Bess Jr to the Arizona Corporation Commission as one of the Directors.

A. Ballesteros made a motion to add Darryl Bess Jr to the Arizona Corporation Commission as one of the Directors.
B. Stratford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ballesteros
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
D. Bess
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye

H.

Discussion and Consideration to add Adrian Espana as a Vice President to the Arizona Corporation Commission

B. Stratford made a motion to add Adrian Espana as a Vice President to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
D. Bess
Aye

I.

Discussion and Consideration to add Dr. Tamela E. Harris as the Statutory Agent of the Arizona Corporation Commission

M. Sandoval made a motion to add Dr. Tamela E. Harris as the Statutory Agent of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
D. Bess seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
D. Bess
Aye

V. Action Items II

A.

Discussion and Consideration of Executive Item A

M. Sandoval made a motion to Engage in negotiations with Jessica Makowske to amend her Superintendent Contract.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Bess
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Executive Item B

B. Stratford made a motion to Tabled for next meeting.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
D. Bess
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye

VI. Closing Items

A.

New Business- Discussion and Possible Action

Next meeting date: September 12th, 2024 8:30 am

 

 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy