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

J. Kaprosy called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Jan 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM.

B.

Roll Call And Pledge of Allegiance

C.

Public Comments

No 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

Motion to approve the minutes from Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western on 12-12-24.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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

B. Stratford made a motion to approve the 25-26, 26-27 & 27-28 Western School Calendars.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
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

B. Stratford made a motion to approve 2024-2025 Superintendent Goals as presented and proposed bonus structure.
A. Ballesteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ballesteros
Aye
E. Yndigoyen
Absent
B. Stratford
Aye
M. Sandoval
Absent
J. Kaprosy
Aye
D. Bess
Aye

VII. 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 10:32 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Kaprosy