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Empower College Prep

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday July 16, 2016 at 8:30 AM MST

Location

2401 West Colter Street, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. REVIEW AGENDA
  D. GUEST SPEAKER - KIM WARD
II. MORNING PRESENTATIONS
 
Academic
  A. Branding
   
There will be a 60 minute presentation and discussion led by G. Perez to illustrate principles of market branding. This will be followed by a discussion of the options for naming Empower, its schools and its organization. Lastly, there will be a vote to approve the name(s) for the organization and its entities.
  B. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND SUCCESSION PLANNING
   
There will be a presentation and discussion led by P. Welborn on the officer slate and the proposed process for leadership on the Board of Trustees. This will be followed by a vote to approve the officers for FY2017/18. No prep work required.
  C. BREAK
  D. FY 2016/17 FUND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
   
There will be a review and discussion of the FY2016/17 Fund Development Plan led by S. Breen. This will include a detailed discussion of the steps to build a vibrant philanthropic culture at Empower. Afterwards there will be a vote to approve the plan. Prep work required - review the FY 2017/18 Fund Development Plan enclosed and be prepared to discuss.
  E. LUNCH
III. AFTERNOON PRESENTATIONS
 
Development
  A. STRATEGIC PLANNING - PART I: MISSION, VISION, FOUR HALLMARKS AND MAJOR STRATEGIES
   
Synergy Partners Consultant Stephanie Small will lead a discussion on the mission, vision, four hallmarks and major strategies of the draft strategic plan. This will be followed by a vote to approve each of these components of the plan. Prep work required - review the ECP Strategic Direction document enclosed and be prepared to discuss.
  B. STRATEGIC PLANNING PART II - PROGRAMS, MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS
   
Synergy Partners Consultant Stephanie Small will lead a discussion on the programs, management and administrative systems sections of the draft strategic plan. This will be followed by a vote to approve each of these components of the plan. Prep work required - review the Draft Strategic Plan enclosed and be prepared to discuss.
  C. STRATEGIC PLANNING PART III - FINANCIAL RESOURCES, GOVERNANCE AND FACILITIES
   
Synergy Partners Consultant Stephanie Small will lead a discussion on the financial resources, governance and facilities sections of the plan.  Prep work required:
  • review the Board Assessment Survey Results report
  • Listen to Board on Track Walk-in Clinic on Board Structure (go to Board on Track website, select Resources, select Governance and Training, select Webinars, Select Board Structure: Getting Your Board Structure Scaffolding Right…..you will find two presentations, the second one is the Board Structure: Walk-in Clinic
  D. BREAK
  E. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
   

There will be a discussion and vote to approve the standing and ad hoc committees for the FY2016/17 year, including the selection of committee chairs and committee members.
IV. Closing Items
  A. WRAP UP
   

There will be a recap of the day's accomplishments and follow up assignments.
  B. Adjourn Meeting