Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western
Date and Time
Thursday January 9, 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.
Where: Western School of Science and Technology:
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Virtual Link: https://wsst.zoom.us/j/7439552858?pwd=7AZLshwLev9aWKhmUGabsvoTaXN07c.1
When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 8:30am
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), D. Bess (remote), E. Yndigoyen (remote), J. Kaprosy (remote), M. Sandoval (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Harris (remote), N. Carbajal
Non Voting Members Present
D. Harris (remote), N. Carbajal
Guests Present
A. Espana, Aimee Heising (remote), Stacy Martine (remote), V. Escobedo
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Roll Call And Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Public Comments
D.
Read Mission Statement
J. Kaprosy read Mission Statement
II. Superintendents' Report
A.
Board Update
Dr. Tamela Harris presented Board Update
B.
Academic Update
Principal Valeria Escobedo presented Academic Update
C.
Fundraising and Community Outreach Update
Mr. Adrian Espana presented Fundraising and Community Outreach Update
D.
Financial Update
Ms. Aimee Heising presented Financial Update
E.
Enrollment Update
Dr. Tamela Harris presented Enrollment Update
F.
Staffing Update
Ms. Mariah Reynolds presented Staffing Update
III. Approval of the Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of December 12, 2024 Meeting Munutes
B.
Approval of the November 2024 Financial Statements and Vouchers
C.
Approval of the December 2024 Financial Statements and Vouchers
IV. Action Items #1
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Western School 25-26, 26-27, 27-28 Calendars
Roll Call | |
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M. Sandoval |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Aye
|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
D. Bess |
Aye
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
V. Executive Session
A.
Pursuant A.R.S-38-431.03.
Convene into Executive Session: Superintendent Goals
VI. Action Items #2
A.
Item #1
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Ballesteros |
Aye
|
E. Yndigoyen |
Absent
|
B. Stratford |
Aye
|
M. Sandoval |
Absent
|
J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
D. Bess |
Aye
|
No Public Comments