Board member Steven Inman shared he has provided guidance for Academic Governance. Currently developing a process for annual review of curriculum to adopt electives, clubs, advisory and support services. Together we are building a strong rubric for instruction to further understand the progress of curriculum in the Learning Management System. 

The Executive Director shared points have been awarded for grades K-8 and 9-12 and both are on track to receive a B letter grade. The COVID safety plan was submitted in compliance with ESSER. 

Director of Finance informed us that Quarter 4 financials are still under review and will be available at the next board meeting. She shared the end of year cash is 4.3M which equals to 6 extra days of cash. 

Director of Operations  provided updates for the Preschool. 8/31/23 we expect to receive the certificate of occupancy , 9/1/23 we should be licensed and on 9/5/23 open for business.

The A for AZ Transportation grant was secured. We are in the process of starting a new non profit business that specializes in transportation needs. Contracts are being developed for long term use of buses. This will create potential jobs for our community working through new possibilities with out losing our core reason as to why we started Empower College Prep. Board members discussed the pro and cons of new business.

Expansion: We have a new extended campus in Mesa with 5 scholars.  

Enrollment: We have maintained a 84% stability rate. We are did not meet our goal for enrollment resulting in a revenue gap of 1.5M. The revenue was recovered by reducing expenses, receiving grants and freezing unfilled positions.

Executive Session was not initiated and did not take place.