Empower College Prep
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Location
2411 W Colter St. Phoenix, AZ 85015
The Board Meeting has been re-scheduled to occur at 6 p.m., rather than 8 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 11th at Empower College Prep High school (2411 W. Colter St.).
Trustees Present
A. Collins, G. Perez, K. Erickson (remote), P. Welborn, S. Breen
Trustees Absent
J. Van Arsdale
Ex Officio Members Present
B. Holman
Non Voting Members Present
B. Holman
Guests Present
A. Eich, B. Jones (remote), B. Ortega, Tim Hopkins
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Tim Hopkins, a guest of the meeting, introduced himself to the board. Board members each introduced themselves as well.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
P. Welborn called a meeting of the board of trustees of Empower College Prep to order on Monday Feb 5, 2018 at 5:59 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
G. Perez made a motion to approve minutes from the Governing Board Meeting on 12-11-17 Governing Board Meeting on 12-11-17.
P. Welborn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Reports
A.
ED Report
B.Holman gave a summary of the Executive Director report and fielded questions from the board.
B.
Board Chair Report
P.Welborn discussed updates on key strategic initiatives of Empower College Prep's growth plan, including updates on the development of an internship program.
C.
Program Committee report
B.Jones gave a summary report on the academic progress of Empower College Prep elementary school and fielded questions from the board.
B. Jones left.
D.
Finance
K.Erickson gave a summary report of the finances for Empower College Prep and fielded questions from the board.
E.
Marketing
G.Perez gave a summary of marketing plans for Empower College Prep and fielded questions from the board.
F.
Facility
B.Holman gave an update on the facility growth plans, including potential revisions to grade configurations.
G.
Governance
S.Breen facilitated a discussion on the revised on-boarding process for board members and the potential to revise board term limits.
III. Vote
A.
Amend by-laws to eliminate term limits and/or extend term for Kevin Erickson
S. Breen made a motion to amend the bylaws to eliminate term limits for board members.
A. Collins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Vote to approve budget for Phase 3 of construction
G. Perez made a motion to approve phase 3 of construction budget as presented.
S. Breen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve on-boarding process
A. Collins made a motion to approve the board application and on-boarding process as presented.
G. Perez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Welborn made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
S. Breen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Collins