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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday August 13, 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: One tap mobile.  +16699006833,,75990914594#,,,,*133807# US (San Jose) +17193594580,,75990914594#,,,,*133807# US

 

Meeting ID: 759 9091 4594
                                        
When:               Thursday, August 13, 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. Board Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  B. Enrollment Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  C. Academic Update Discuss Valeria Escobedo 10 m
  D. Staffing Update Discuss Valeria Escobedo 5 m
  E. Financial update Discuss Diamond Financial 5 m
III. Approval of the Consent Agenda 9:08 AM
  A. Approval of July 9, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy
    Minutes for Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on July 9, 2026  
  B. Approval of Financial Statements and Vouchers for June 2026
     
  C. Approval of the revised FY27 Teacher Evaluation tool
     
  D. Approval of the FY26/27 Wellness Policy
     
IV. Action Items #1 9:08 AM
 


Board Members to take action on the items listed.

  
  A. Discussion and Consideration to remove Matt Sandoval as a Board of Directors Adrian Espana 3 m
  B. Discussion and Consideration to remove Matt Sandoval as the Charter Representative Vote Adrian Espana 5 m
  C. Discussion and Consideration to remove Matt Sandoval from the Arizona Corporation Comissions as one of the Directors Vote Adrian Espana 5 m
  D. Discussion and Consideration to add Denise Ebert to the Board of Directors Vote Adrian Espana 5 m
V. Governing Board Organizational 9:26 AM
 

ELECTION OF GOVERNING BOARD PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR. 

  
  A. It is recommended that the Governing Board take the following action: Vote Adrian Espana 10 m
   

1. Elect a President of the Board
2. Elect a Vice President  of the Board 

  
VI. Closing Items 9:36 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote