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Western School of Science and Technology: CFA

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Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western

Date and Time

Thursday July 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

 

Meeting ID: 860 9333 1956


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When:               Thursday, July 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), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

J. Kaprosy

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

A. Ballesteros

Guests Present

A. Espana, A. Torres, N. Carbajal

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Sandoval called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM.

B.

Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance

J. Kaprosy arrived at 8:41 AM.
A. Ballesteros left at 9:00 AM.

C.

Public Comments

No Public Comment 

D.

Read Mission Statement

Vice President Sandoval read the Mission Statement 

II. WSST Update

A.

Board Update

Executive Director Mr. Espana updated the Board:

 

  • These past 2 day we had our Administration Leadership Retreat. 
    • The goal of the retreat is to continue growing as leaders, build trust, and review expectations. 
       
  • Challenge Foundation Group has informed us that their Board Representative Program will come to an end this month. 
  • Thank you, Mr. Sandoval, for your years of service and commitment. 
  • Board will have to vote Mr. Sandoval out next month.
  • We will also have to host elections next month for President and Vice President. 
  • Please continue to send your 3 names. At this time, I have not received any names.
  • We are working with the AZ Charter Association to clean up some items. You will see some action items to do this. 

B.

Enrollment Update

Executive Director Mr. Espana shared the Enrollment Update:

Enrollment ADM Target 425

Current Enrollment 439 


 

C.

Staffing Update

Executive Director Mr. Espana shared the FY27 Staffing update:

Fully Staffed 

D.

Financial update

Diamond Financial shared the April & May 2026 Financial Update: 

 

President Kaprosy asked for more details on a waiver requested by the Auditor. 

Aimee Heising from Diamond Financial responded that our Auditor will notify the bank and the bank will iniatiate a waiver. 

III. Approval of the Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of June 25, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 06-25-26.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of the April 2026 Financials

C.

Approval of the May 2026 Financials

D.

Approva to remove Darryl Bess Jr as a Board of Directors

IV. Action Items #1

A.

Discussion and Consideration of the FY27 Budget

M. Sandoval made a motion to Approve the FY27 Budget.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Yndigoyen
Aye
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Aye
J. Kaprosy
Aye
A. Ballesteros
Aye

B.

Discussion and Consideration of the FY26/27 Board Meeting Dates

A. Ballesteros made a motion to Approve the Fy26/27 Board Meeting Dates.
M. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Discussion and Consideration of the WSST- ITM Model

M. Sandoval made a motion to Approve the WSST-ITM Model.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Discussion & Consideration of the Off-Contract Teacher Hourly Compensation

M. Sandoval made a motion to Approve the Off-Contract Teacher Hourly Compensation.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Discussion and Consideration of Adrian Espana Ex-Officio (non-voting) Appointment to the Board of Directors

M. Sandoval made a motion to Approve Adrian Espsna Ex-Officio ( non-voting) Appointment to the Board of Directors.
E. Yndigoyen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. 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 9:05 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy