Empower College Prep
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 9, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Location
2411 West Colter St.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Number to call in:
7127704700 x 558890
Notice of Public Meeting can be found at:
2411 West Colter St.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
7127704700 x 558890
Notice of Public Meeting can be found at:
2411 West Colter St.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Trustees Present
A. Brooks, C. Daniels (remote), K. Erickson (remote), P. Welborn
Trustees Absent
B. Adams Bressler, G. Perez
Ex Officio Members Present
B. Holman
Non Voting Members Present
B. Holman
Guests Present
A. Eich, A. Masad, B. Jones, Phoebe Glawe
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Erickson called a meeting of the board of trustees of Empower College Prep to order on Monday Mar 9, 2020 at 4:42 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes for Retreat Board Meeting
P. Welborn made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 02-10-20.
A. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Daniels |
Aye
|
| A. Brooks |
Aye
|
| G. Perez |
Absent
|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Absent
|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes for January Board Meeting
A. Brooks made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 01-13-20.
C. Daniels seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Welborn |
Abstain
|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Absent
|
| C. Daniels |
Aye
|
| A. Brooks |
Aye
|
| G. Perez |
Absent
|
II. Vote for new Board Chair
A.
Vote for new Board Chair Kevin Erickson
K. Erickson made a motion to Approve Kevin Erickson for Board Chair and recognize Sheila Breens resignation from Empower College Preps governing board.
C. Daniels seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Perez |
Absent
|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Absent
|
| A. Brooks |
Aye
|
| C. Daniels |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
III. Reports
A.
Executive Director Report
ED responded to questions from Board members and explained tax credit flyers being sent out to encourage community to give tax credits
B.
Elementary School Report
School Director responded to questions from Board members, primarily about Teacher Development Program.
Hiring for the new school year has begun.
Hiring for the new school year has begun.
C.
High School Report
School Director responded to questions from Board members, primarily about Teacher Development Program.
Hiring for the new school year has begun.
Hiring for the new school year has begun.
D.
Financial Report/ Ops Director Report
Director of Finance and Operations responded to questions from Board members.
IV. Strategic Plan
A.
Teacher and Staff Quality
Went over possible ideas for future staff surveys
Board gave recommendations for metrics and requested survey be added that is given yearly to staff, students, and families.
Board gave recommendations for metrics and requested survey be added that is given yearly to staff, students, and families.
B.
Discuss items for next Board meeting
Board requested to drivers for budget and K-2 strategy for next Board meeting discussions, along with scheduled item of academic performance.
V. 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 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Masad