Empower College Prep
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 8, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
2411 West Colter Street
Phoenix, AZ 85015
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2411 West Colter Street
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Trustees Present
A. Brooks (remote), B. Adams Bressler (remote), K. Erickson (remote), P. Welborn (remote)
Trustees Absent
C. Daniels
Ex Officio Members Present
B. Holman (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
B. Holman (remote)
Guests Present
Anthony Lorenzo (remote), B. Jones (remote), Kendy Walker (remote)
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 Nov 8, 2021 at 4:33 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve October Minutes
P. Welborn made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-11-21.
B. Adams Bressler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| C. Daniels |
Absent
|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| A. Brooks |
Aye
|
II. Voting Items
A.
Approve Annual Financial Audit
Determiend to tale until December meeting to allow remaining questions to be answered and audit to be finalized.
B.
Approve Opening of Brokerage Account to Receive Stock Donations
K. Erickson made a motion to Approve opening of a brokerage account to receive stock donations.
P. Welborn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| A. Brooks |
Aye
|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Aye
|
| C. Daniels |
Absent
|
C.
Approve allocation of project funds to be used to complete wall on south perimeter of property, 3rd classroom in cafeteria, and any additional expenses beyond 650K in existing projects approved.
Determined use of remaining project funds allowable to be used for capital needs without additional approval.
D.
Approve allocation of up to $200K for architectural drawings for preschool w/ 2nd story for flexible learning space
P. Welborn made a motion to Approve allocation of up to $200K for architectural drawings for preschool with second story for flexible learning space.
A. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Aye
|
| A. Brooks |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| C. Daniels |
Absent
|
III. Strategic Planning
A.
Discuss and develop strategic plan, specifically the intended us of ESSER 3 funds and pursuing opening a preschool.
Group discussed use of ESSER 3 funds, existing reserves, and projected net income in future years to determine capacity to incraese classroom space and build preschool.
IV. Reports
A.
Senior Management Team Report
Becky Jones and Brian Holman summarized academic progress from most recent benchmarks and that enrollment is stable.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Welborn made a motion to Adjourn.
A. Brooks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Adams Bressler |
Aye
|
| P. Welborn |
Aye
|
| A. Brooks |
Aye
|
| C. Daniels |
Absent
|
| K. Erickson |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Erickson