Empower College Prep

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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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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Trustees Present

D. Murray (remote), P. Welborn (remote), S. Inman (remote)

Trustees Absent

E. Montenegro, K. Erickson

Ex Officio Members Present

B. Holman (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

B. Holman (remote)

Guests Present

A. Ortega (remote), D. Dillman (remote), H. Love (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Review and approve meeting minutes

S. Inman made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 06-15-26.
P. Welborn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Montenegro
Absent
K. Erickson
Absent
D. Murray
Aye
S. Inman
Aye
P. Welborn
Aye

D.

Call to the Public

II. Voting Items

A.

Vote to approve proposed sex ed curriculum

P. Welborn made a motion to Approve the proposed sex ed curriculum.
S. Inman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Murray
Abstain
S. Inman
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent
P. Welborn
Aye
E. Montenegro
Absent

B.

Vote to approve Elementary School Family Handbook

S. Inman made a motion to Approve ES Family Handbook.
P. Welborn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Murray
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent
S. Inman
Aye
P. Welborn
Aye
E. Montenegro
Absent

C.

Vote to approve High School Family Handbook

P. Welborn made a motion to Approve HS Family Handbook.
S. Inman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Montenegro
Absent
K. Erickson
Absent
P. Welborn
Aye
D. Murray
Aye
S. Inman
Aye

D.

Vote to approve Instructional Time Model

P. Welborn made a motion to Approve instructional Time Model.
D. Murray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Welborn
Aye
D. Murray
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent
E. Montenegro
Absent
S. Inman
Aye

E.

Vote to approve HR Handbook

P. Welborn made a motion to HR Handbook.
D. Murray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Montenegro
Absent
P. Welborn
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent
S. Inman
Aye
D. Murray
Aye

F.

Vote to approve adopted state budget

P. Welborn made a motion to Approve adopted state budget.
D. Murray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Montenegro
Absent
D. Murray
Aye
P. Welborn
Aye
S. Inman
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent

G.

Approve Wellness Policy

P. Welborn made a motion to Approve Wellness Policy.
S. Inman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Murray
Aye
P. Welborn
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent
S. Inman
Aye
E. Montenegro
Absent

III. Senior Management Team Reports

A.

Expansion update and Capital Campaign Presentation

Discussed financial pro forma beyond 5 years and change in cash position, strategy for resolving parking questions raised when reviewing covenants from title report, and timing for drawings, construction and financing. Also discussed capital campaign. 

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 5:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Welborn