Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday November 7, 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/7439552858?pwd=7AZLshwLev9aWKhmUGabsvoTaXN07c.1
When: Thursday, November 7, 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: November 7, 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 meeting via Zoom -
Please register using the link below:
https://wsst.zoom.us/j/7439552858?pwd=7AZLshwLev9aWKhmUGabsvoTaXN07c.1
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 November 7, 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 Monday, November 4 , 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
A. Ballesteros (remote), B. Stratford (remote), D. Bess, E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
N. Carbajal
Non Voting Members Present
N. Carbajal
Guests Present
A. Espana, Adrian 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
J. Kaprosy read Mission Statement
II. Superintendents' Report - Discussion
A.
Academic Update
Dr. Tamale Harris shared Superintendent Update
Dr. Tamale Harris invited Principal Valeria Escobedo to share Academic Update
Mr. Adrian Espana shared on Fundraising and Community Outreach
B.
Enrollment Update
Lillia Trevizo shared Enrollment Update
C.
Financial Update
Tisha Crisler shared Financial Update
D.
Staffing Update
Mariah Reynolds shared Staffing Update
III. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of September 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B.
Approval of September 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes
C.
Approval of Financial Statements and Vouchers for September of 2024
D.
Approval of the updated Title IV Policy
E.
Approval of the updated Title IX Pregnancy Policy
F.
Approval of October 15, 2024 Meeting Minutes
G.
Approval of Financial Statements and Vouchers for October of 2024
H.
Approval of Western Graduation Credits Alignment to Arizona Department of Education
Moved to Action Item for Discussion
IV. Action Items I
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Western Graduation Credits Alignment to Arizona Department of Education was moved to action for discussion
Roll Call | |
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J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
D. Bess |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
New Business
Next Meeting Date : December 12, 2024
No Public Comments