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Empower College Prep

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 11, 2021 at 4:30 PM MST

Location

2411 West Colter Street 
Phoenix, AZ 85015
* notice can be found on campus in the front office
 
Notice of Public Meeting can be found at: 
2411 West Colter Street 

Virtual Meeting Brian Holman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Record Attendance and Guests
  C. Approve September Minutes
   
II. Reports
  A. Senior Management Team Report
   
  • Financial statements reflect on track to meet financial goals with about 250K (6.6%) of ESSER 3 funds allocated (summer school, curriculum development, personal protective equipment and substitutes) as pandemic continues to disrupt attendance of staff and students
  • Construction update
  • K-2 extended campus has returned to the main campus, continuing 5-8
  • Both K-8 and 9-12 campuses increased enrollment during September (typically downward trend of about 1%)
  • ESMS completing Benchmark 1, HS launched ACT Online Prep in place of benchmarks - data available in November
  • Veteran operations staff transitioning out, hiring additional substitutes to support teachers isolating/quarantining during COVID
  • Student Council re-engaging w/ Councilwoman Pastor’s office regarding retention basin for the soccer field, attended townhall meeting in September
III. Voting Items
  A. Approve Annual Financial Report
   
Attached is the Annual Financial Report that has been prepared by Aspire Financial Services and reviewed by the school's Financial Team. It is ready to be voted on by the Board, and is required to be signed and uploaded by October 15th.
  B. Approve Open Enrollment Policies
   
Each September, schools are required to sign the Compliance Statement of Assurances, which include enrollment policies based on state law. Grants occasionally ask for copies of the Board's open enrollment policies. The attached document makes official policy the legal requirements we are bound to follow for open enrollment. 
IV. Strategic Planning
  A. Discuss and develop strategic plan, specifically the intended us of ESSER 3 funds and pursuing opening a preschool.
   
This item continues the strategic planning conversation from last month and focuses on the intended use of ESSER 3 funds and pursuing opening a preschool.
V. Executive Session to discuss ED performance and compensation
VI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting