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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Friday June 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM MST

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:                  Friday, June 27, 2025 8:30am

 

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

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 8:30 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Jay Kaprosy 1 m
  B. Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance Nancy Carbajal 2 m
   

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the
republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all.

  
  C. Public Comments Discuss Jay Kaprosy 3 m
   

Public comments received in accordance with the instructions in the meeting notice will be read by staff during this agenda item up to a limit of three (3) minutes each in the order in which they were received, subject to time available at the discretion of the Board President or his/her designee. Under Arizona open meeting law, members of the Board may not discuss, respond to, or take action in this meeting on a matter raised under this public comment item that is not on the agenda.

  
  D. Read Mission Statement Jay Kaprosy 2 m
   


Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy exists to transform Maryvale by improving low-income west Phoenix students’ opportunities for advancement in the global technological economy by providing needed preparation for the academic rigors of college graduation leading to career success.

  
II. WSST Update 8:38 AM
  A. Board Update: Staffing, Enrollment Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  B. Financial Update: April & May 2025 Financial Update Discuss Diamond Financial 5 m
III. Approval of the Consent Agenda 8:48 AM
  A. Approval of May 8, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy
    Minutes for Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on May 8, 2025  
  B. Approval of the May 16, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes
    Minutes for Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on May 16, 2025  
  C. Approval of the April 2025 Financials
     
  D. Approval of May 2025 Financials
     
  E. Approval to remove Dr.Tamela Harris as a 401k trustee
  F. Approval to remove Dr.Tamela Harris as the Charter Representative
  G. Approval to remove Dr.Tamela Harris Signing Power
  H. Approval to remove Dr.Tamela Harris from the Arizona Corporation Commision as the Statutory Agent
  I. Approval to add Adrian Espana as a 401k Trustee
  J. Approval to add Signing Power for Adrian Espana
  K. Approval to add Adrian Espana as the Statutory Agent in the Arizona Corporation Commision
  L. Approval of the Updated Title IX policy
     
IV. Action Items #1 8:48 AM
 


Board Members to take action on the items listed.

  
  A. Discussion and Consideration of the FY26 Proposed Budget Vote Diamond Financial 10 m
     
  B. Discussion and Consideration of the FY26 Faculty Handbook Vote Jay Kaprosy 10 m
   

Updates: FMLA Paid Leave, PTO/ Sick time request process, Grievance process

  
     
  C. Discussion & Consideration of the FY26 Family Handbook, FY26 Athletic Handbook & Coaches Handbook Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
     
     
  D. Discussion and Consideration of Staffing Analysis and SY 25-26 Leadership Discuss Jay Kaprosy 15 m
     
V. Closing Items 9:28 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote