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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday May 8, 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:                  Thursday, May 8, 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. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Superintendents' Report 8:38 AM
  A. Board Update Discuss Dr. Tamela Harris 5 m
  B. Academic Update Discuss Valeria Escobedo 5 m
  C. Fundraising and Community Outreach Update Discuss Adrian Espana 5 m
  D. Financial Update Discuss Diamond Financial 5 m
  E. Enrollment Update Discuss Nancy Carbajal 5 m
  F. Staffing Update Discuss Luis Vasquez 5 m
IV. Approval of the Consent Agenda 9:08 AM
  A. Approval of April 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jay Kaprosy
    Minutes for Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on April 10, 2025  
  B. Approval of the February 2025 Financial Statements and Vouchers
     
  C. Approval of the March 2025 Financial Statements and Vouchers
     
  D. Approval of the Substitute Pay Schedule
     
  E. Approval of the FY24 Draft 990
     
V. Action Items #1 9:08 AM
 


Board Members to take action on the items listed.

  
  A. Discussion and Consideration of the FY26 Classroom Site Fund Plan Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
  B. Discussion and Consideration of the FY26 Board Meeting Dates Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
  C. Discussion and Consideration of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
  D. Discussion and Consideration of the FY 25-26 Cabinet and Principal Bonus Structure Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
  E. Discussion and Consideration of the FY 25-26 Superintendent Evaluation Tool Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
  F. Discussion and Consideration of the FY 25-26 Board Self Evaluation Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
  G. Discussion and Consideration of the FY 25 Superintendent Goals Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
     
VI. Executive Session 9:43 AM
  A. Legal Advice & Personnel Matters Discuss Jay Kaprosy 20 m
   

Executive Session Re: Legal Advice: The Governing Board may convene in executive session, pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3), to receive legal advice from its attorney concerning the Superintendent's contract/employment. Personnel Matters: The Governing Board may convene in executive session, pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1), to discuss the Superintendent's contract/employment. 

 

  
VII. Action Items #2 10:03 AM
  A. Action Related to Superintendent's Contract/Employment: The Governing Board may take action concerning the Superintendent's contract/employment. Vote Jay Kaprosy 5 m
VIII. Closing Items 10:08 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote