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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday February 12, 2026 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, ncarbajal@wsst.school at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.

 

 

Members of the Governing Board may join in person, by telephone, or by Internet Conference.

 

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

 

Conference Line: +12532050468,,86238428904# US +12532158782,,86238428904# US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 862 3842 8904


                                        
When:                  Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:30 am

 

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 exists to be an integral part of the Maryvale community, empowering students with access to a high-quality and inclusive education that will prepare every student with the skills to excel in a post-secondary institution and career.

  
II. Annual Organizational of the Governing Board 8:38 AM
 

Pursuant to ARS §15-321. Organization; election of officers of the board; meetings; execution of warrants; exemption:

 

For the purpose of organization of the Governing Board, the Board shall meet at the most convenient public facility in the district.  If a public facility is not available within the district, the Board may meet at any available public facility that is convenient to all Governing Board members, regardless of the county or school district in which the facility is located.

 

At the Organizational Meeting, the Governing Board shall elect from among the membership of the Board a President and Vice President 

  
  A. It is recommended that the Governing Board take the following action: Vote 5 m
   

Elect a President of the Board

  
  B. It is recommended that the Governing Board take the following action: Vote 5 m
   

Elect a Vice President 

  
III. WSST Update 8:48 AM
  A. Academic Update Discuss Valeria Escobedo 10 m
  B. Staffing Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  C. Board Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  D. Enrollment Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  E. Financial Update Discuss Diamond Financial 10 m
IV. Approval of the Consent Agenda 9:23 AM
  A. Approval of December 11, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy
    Minutes for Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on December 11, 2025  
  B. Approval of the November 2025 Financials
     
  C. Approval of the December 2025 Financials
     
V. Action Items #1 9:23 AM
 


Board Members to take action on the items listed.

  
  A. Discussion and Consideration of the FY27 Contract Language for Administrators, Teachers Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
     
  B. Discussion and Consideration of FY27 Salary Schedules Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
   

Classified Salary Schedule: New Behavior Support, School Operations Secretary, Maintenance

Administrative Salary Schedule: HR Assistant 

Changes in Red

  
     
  C. Discussion and Considerations of the revised FY 26-27 School Calendar Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
   

Changes to align with Professional Development and Community needs

  
     
  D. Discussion and Consideration to approve the revise AFR25 Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
   

Revision on NSLP total of .56.

  
     
  E. Discussion & Consideration to approve the Interim Instructional Coach Job Description Vote 5 m
     
VI. Closing Items 9:48 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote