Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday December 11, 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.
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: 13462487799,,87340794796# US (Houston)+16694449171,,87340794796# US
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 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.
Directors Present
A. Ballesteros (remote), B. Stratford (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
E. Yndigoyen
Guests Present
A. Espana, N. Carbajal, Valeria Escobedo
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Public Comments
D.
Read Mission Statement
Ms. Valeria Escobedo read the Mission Statement
II. WSST Update
A.
Board Update
Mr. Espana Board update on
- Warrior Giving
- MALDEF Graduation
- Football Tram
- Western Times
- AZ Tax Credit
B.
Academic Update
Ms. Escobedo shared the Academic Update
- Senior Tracker Date
- BOY AN MOY Testing
- EL Parent Night #2
- FASFA Night #2
C.
Enrollment Update
Mr. Espana shared the Enrollment Update
D.
Staffing Update
Ms. Escobedo shared the Staffing Update
E.
Financial Update
Ms. Heising shared the Financial Update
III. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of November 13, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
B.
Approval of the October 2025 Financials
IV. Action Items #1
A.
Discussion and Consideration of the FY25 Audit
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
V. Executive Session: Executive Directors FY25/26 Goal's Review
A.
Executive Session: A.R.S. § 38-431.03
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
No Public Comment