Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday May 14, 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

                                             Community Room 
                                             6515 W. Indian School Rd.
                                             Phoenix, AZ 85033

 

Conference Line: Meeting ID: 875 9834 3913

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When:               Thursday May 14, 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. WSST Update 8:38 AM
  A. Financial Update Discuss Diamond Financial 10 m
  B. Board Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  C. Enrollment Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  D. Academic Update Discuss Valeria Escobedo 10 m
  E. Staffing Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
III. Approval of the Consent Agenda 9:13 AM
  A. Approval of April 9, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy
     
  B. Approval of the March 2026 Financials
  C. Approval to add Adrian Espana as a Charter Representative
IV. Action Items #1 9:13 AM
 


Board Members to take action on the items listed.

 
  A. Discussion and Consideration of the FY26 revised Budget Vote Diamond Financial 5 m
  B. Discussion & Consideration of the FY 27 Course Catalog Vote Adrian Espana 5 m
  C. Discussion & Consideration of the FY 27 301 Plan Vote Adrian Espana 5 m
V. Closing Items 9:28 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote