Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday May 14, 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
Community Room
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Conference Line: Meeting ID: 875 9834 3913
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When: Thursday May 14, 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, E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy
Directors Absent
M. Sandoval
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
J. Kaprosy read the Mission Statement
J. Kaprosy made an adjustment to the Agenda by moving Action Item A to after the Financial Update. The Governing Board had no objection.
II. WSST Update
A.
Financial Update
Aimee Heising from Diamond Financial presented the March 2026 Financials
The Governing Board Members had no questions
B.
Discussion and Consideration of the FY26 revised Budget
Question: President Kaprosy asked why the Expense section had not been updated.
Answer: Aimee Heising responded that the Budget was being revised due to enrollment. As an Administrative Team, we had decided to leave the Expenses as is until AFR.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
C.
Board Update
Highlights
The Executive Director, Adrian Espana, provided the following highlights.
- Strong Improvement in the AZELLA Test Scores
- Senior Signing Day
- Alumni (Educators)
- CAA Character Awards
- Soccer State-Runners Up
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
- Pioneer Partnershiper Partnership
D.
Enrollment Update
Mr. Adrian Espan shared our current Enrollment Numbers
E.
Academic Update
Principal Valeria Escobedo provided an Academic Update.
- Testing Updates
- 100% of students tested on state exams: AASA, AzSci, ACT Aspire, ACT
- Completing our End of Year tests and final course exams
- AZELLA Scores
Highlights
- 8th Grade: 86% overall growth
- 10th Grade: 92% overall growth
- Application of new curriculum for proficiency movement, coaching, PLC
- Significantly higher rate of reclassification!
- Graduation and Promotion
- West-Mec Students
- 12 Seniors
- FY27- 23 applications
Question: President Kaprosy asked if Transportation was offered to West Mec students
Answer: Mr. Espana responded that students accepted to West Mec were responsible for their own transportation
F.
Staffing Update
Principal Escobedo Shared the Staffing Update
III. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of April 9, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
B.
Approval of the March 2026 Financials
C.
Approval to add Adrian Espana as a Charter Representative
IV. Action Items #1
A.
Discussion & Consideration of the FY 27 Course Catalog
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B.
Discussion & Consideration of the FY 27 301 Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Stratford |
Aye
|
| A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
| M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
| E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
No Public Comment