Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday April 9, 2026 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, 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: Meeting ID: 869 5424 4302 +17193594580,,86954244302# US +17207072699,,86954244302# US (Denver)
When: Thursday, April 9, 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.
Directors Present
A. Ballesteros (remote), B. Stratford (remote), J. Kaprosy, 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
President Kaprosy read the Mission Statement
President Kaprosy requested to rearrange the order of the Agenda.
II. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of March 5, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
B.
Approval of the February 2026 Financials
III. Action Items #1
A.
Discussion and Consideration of the 26-27 School Calendar revision
Changes consisted of adding a *testing note to allow flexibility around testing.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
IV. Executive Session A.R.S. § 38-431.03
A.
Motion to Convene the Executive Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to reconvene to Regular Meeting
V. Action Items II
A.
Approval of the Executive Director’s FY27 Contract as discussed in Executive Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
| M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
VI. WSST Update
A.
Board Update
Highlights
- Legacy Foundation Program
- Chicanos Por La Causa/Voting Is Important
- CAA Champion of Character Awards
- 1 Basketball Players
- 2 Football Players
- Football Team
- “Vinny” Character Coaches Award
Upcoming Events
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week May 4th-8th
- 8th Grade Promotion- May 28th @ 11 am
- Class of 2026 Graduation- May 28th @ 2:30 pm
B.
Enrollment Update
Mr. Espana presented the Enrollment update
C.
Academic Update
- State Testing update
- Completed:
- ACT Aspire-9th grade
- ACT- 11th grade
- AZSci- 8th and 11th grades
- AASA Writing- 7th and 8th grades
- Upcoming:
- AASA ELA and Math- (7th and 8th Grade)
- AP Chemistry and AP Physics
- Completed:
- Graduation and promotion invite
- May 28
- Out of state field trip
- AVID Seniors- May 25
- Teacher Contracts
- All have been distributed
- Staff contracts
- Scheduled to be distributed today
D.
Staffing Update
Ms. Escobedo presented the Staffing Update, including current vacancies for FY27
E.
Financial Update
Diamond Financial provided February 2026 financials.
No Public Comment