Empower College Prep

Minutes

Governing Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday April 9, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Location

2411 W Colter St. Phoenix, AZ 85015

Trustees Present

A. Collins (remote), K. Erickson, P. Welborn, S. Breen

Trustees Absent

G. Perez

Ex Officio Members Present

B. Holman

Non Voting Members Present

B. Holman

Guests Present

A. Eich, B. Jones, B. Ortega, B. Rossi, Brynn Embley, N. Mitchell, Tim Hopkins

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

P. Welborn called a meeting of the board of trustees of Empower College Prep to order on Monday Apr 9, 2018 at 4:36 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

P. Welborn made a motion to approve minutes from the Governing Board Meeting on 03-12-18 Governing Board Meeting on 03-12-18.
S. Breen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Reports

A.

ED Report

Brian discussed the overview of  the status of work done in committees and performance relative to the annual goals. Committees shared and asked question about the reports.

B.

Board Chair Report

Patricia board chair discussed the calendar of deliverables due to the Board based on the updated strategic plan. Board chair discussed that they will facilitate conversation about candidates for board recruitment, date for May board meeting and date for July retreat. 

C.

Finance Committee

Kevin Erickson discussed the Finance Committee and present progress on the work done, including the FY19 budget. 
Board members and staff discussed about next year goals and how it is going to work. 

D.

Development Comittee

Naquana Mitchell presented and discussed progress to goal and shared updates regarding fundraising and development. 

E.

Marketing Committee

F.

Facility Task Force

Brian Holman discussed with the Board members and Senior Management Team the most strategic use of the Black Canyon property over the course of the year. Brian Holman summarized the thoughts and proposed a strategic direction for the use of this property. 

III. Vote

A.

Approved revised Empower Capital Asset Policy

Angela Eich shared that they reviewed its existing Capital Asset Policy. Significant changes include increasing the capital asset threshold from 3,000 to 5,000 dollars to accommodate the growth of the organization and operational budget, as well as details added regarding record keeping, authority for asset acquisition, and other aspects of the policy

 
K. Erickson made a motion to Motioned carried.
S. Breen 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 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Ortega