Empower College Prep
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
2411 West Colter Street
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Trustees Present
D. Murray (remote), E. Montenegro (remote), K. Erickson (remote), P. Welborn (remote), S. Inman (remote)
Trustees Absent
B. Adams Bressler
Ex Officio Members Present
B. Holman (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
B. Holman (remote)
Guests Present
A. Ortega (remote), D. Dillman (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Review and approve meeting minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| E. Montenegro |
Aye
|
| D. Murray |
Aye
|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Absent
|
| S. Inman |
Aye
|
D.
Call to the Public
II. Senior Management Team Reports
A.
Director of Elementary School Report
No questions were asked. Board members expressed appreciation of information provided and celebrated observed progress. Interested in strategies to develop teachers.
B.
Director of High School Report
No questions were asked. Board members expressed appreciation of information provided and celebrated observed progress. Interested in strategies to develop teachers.
C.
Director of Finance Report
Director of Finance reviewed assumptions and first draft of budget for 2026/27.
Board asked for update regarding AZ On Track grant, which was provided by Director of Finance Angela Ortega.
D.
Discuss proposed sex ed curriculum
Board member Steve Inman shared he has begun review of sex ed curriculum and everything looks to be very aligned to leadership recommendations received.
III. Voting Items
A.
Vote to approve revised budget
Director of Finance reviewed revised budget.
Approve revised budget.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Murray |
Aye
|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| E. Montenegro |
Aye
|
| S. Inman |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Absent
|
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discuss purchase and lease of real property
Discussed financing and other aspects related to purchase and lease of real property.
No comments.