Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday July 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM

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://meet.google.com/zfz-iusr-jtk
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 484-998-0440‬ PIN: ‪208 578 696‬#
                                        
When:                  Thursday, July 10, 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.

Directors Present

B. Stratford (remote), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Ballesteros

Guests Present

A. Espana, N. Carbajal, Valeria Escobedo

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Kaprosy called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Jul 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM.

B.

Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance

C.

Public Comments

No Public Comments

D.

Read Mission Statement

Jay Kaprosy read Mission Statement 

II. Approval of the Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of June 27, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 06-27-25.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Action Items #1

A.

Discussion and Consideration to Adopt the FY26 Budget

B. Stratford made a motion to Approve the FY26 Budget.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Discussion and Consideration of Leadership Structure Presentation

B. Stratford made a motion to Approve the Leadership Structure as presented for Executive Director and Principal.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Discussion & Consideration of the FY25-26 Meeting Dates & TIme

B. Stratford made a motion to Approve August 8, 2025, as the next board meeting.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Discussion and Consideration of the Safe Zone Policy and Resolution Model

B. Stratford made a motion to Approve the District policy as presented and further direct staff to include other Law Enforcement language to fit Western.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy