Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday September 12, 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/89175184757
When: Thursday, September 12, 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: September 12, 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/89175184757
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 September 12, 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, September 11, 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 this may be limited.
Directors Present
B. Stratford (remote), D. Bess (remote), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Ballesteros
Ex Officio Members Present
N. Carbajal
Non Voting Members Present
N. Carbajal
Guests Present
A. Espana, D. Harris, L. Trevizo, T. Crisler (remote), V. Escobedo
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call And Pledge of Allegiance
C.
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
III. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of August 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B.
Approval of Financial Statements and Vouchers for August of 2024
C.
Approval of the WSST Parent Compact
IV. Action Items I
A.
Discussion and Consideration to approve the Homeless Education Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Absent
|
| D. Bess |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
B.
Discussion and Consideration to Add Matt Sandoval as Board Vice President
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| D. Bess |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Absent
|
V. Executive Session
A.
Pursuant A.R.S-38-431.03.
J. Kaprosy made a motion to go 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.
No action taken
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| D. Bess |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Absent
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
New Business
Special Meeting "Executive Session" scheduled September 20, 2024
Mr. Adrian España addressed the school board, recommending that they elect a board president annually and suggesting the implementation of a term limit, aligning with the practices of the majority of school districts in the state.