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

J. Kaprosy called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM.

B.

Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance

C.

Public Comments

No Public Comment

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

J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 11-13-25.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of the October 2025 Financials

IV. Action Items #1

A.

Discussion and Consideration of the FY25 Audit

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the Fy25 Audit.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

B. Stratford made a motion to Convene the Executive Session.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B. Stratford made a motion to Reconvene into Regular Meeting.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
M. Sandoval made a motion to approve a Mid-Year Bonus for the Executive Director as discussed in Executive Session.
B. Stratford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
M. Sandoval
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye

VI. 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 9:45 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy