Empower College Prep
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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2411 West Colter Street
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Trustees Present
K. Erickson (remote), P. Welborn (remote), S. Inman (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Murray, E. Montenegro
Ex Officio Members Present
B. Holman
Non Voting Members Present
B. Holman
Guests Present
A. Ortega, B. Jones, Heather Love
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Erickson called a meeting of the board of trustees of Empower College Prep to order on Monday Jun 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Review and approve meeting minutes
K. Erickson made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 05-18-26.
S. Inman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| S. Inman |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| E. Montenegro |
Absent
|
| D. Murray |
Absent
|
D.
Call to the Public
II. Senior Management Team Reports
A.
Year-in-review
III. Voting Items
A.
Vote to approve proposed sex ed curriculum
Board members expressed desire to table this topic and no motion made to discuss it.
B.
Vote to approve FY27 Proposed Budget with stated capital expenditures separate from expenses related to Maryvale expansion project
K. Erickson made a motion to Approve the FY27 Proposed Budget.
P. Welborn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Montenegro |
Absent
|
| D. Murray |
Absent
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| S. Inman |
Aye
|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
C.
Vote to approve reimbursement resolution for new property
P. Welborn made a motion to Approve resolution.
K. Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| S. Inman |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| E. Montenegro |
Absent
|
| D. Murray |
Absent
|
D.
Vote to approve additional $400,000 of non-refundable downpayment for the purchase of real property in Maryvale and balance of purchase no earlier than July 1st and no later than July 31st, 2026.
P. Welborn made a motion to Approve additional $400,000 of non-refundable downpayment for the purchase of real property in Maryvale and balance of purchase no earlier than July 1st and no later than July 31st.
K. Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| D. Murray |
Absent
|
| S. Inman |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| E. Montenegro |
Absent
|
E.
Vote to approve architect contract
P. Welborn made a motion to Approve architect contract if and only if provisions are included for cancellation and performance including timelines.
S. Inman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| D. Murray |
Absent
|
| S. Inman |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| E. Montenegro |
Absent
|
F.
Vote to approve preschool lease
S. Inman made a motion to Approve preschool lease.
P. Welborn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Inman |
Aye
|
| D. Murray |
Absent
|
| E. Montenegro |
Absent
|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
IV. 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 5:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Erickson
Senior Management Team and Board reviewed in detail the results relative to goals for the year.