Empower College Prep

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday December 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Location

2411 W Colter St Phoenix AZ 85015

A building Room 115

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Trustees Present

B. Adams Bressler (remote), P. Welborn (remote), S. Inman (remote)

Trustees Absent

C. Daniels, K. Erickson

Ex Officio Members Present

B. Holman (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

B. Holman (remote)

Guests Present

A. Eich (remote), A. Ortega (remote), B. Jones (remote), D. Dillman (remote), Jennifer Lane (remote), L. Montano (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

P. Welborn called a meeting of the board of trustees of Empower College Prep to order on Monday Dec 18, 2023 at 4:39 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Review and approve meeting minutes

S. Inman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-20-23.
B. Adams Bressler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Inman
Aye
P. Welborn
Aye
C. Daniels
Absent
B. Adams Bressler
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent

D.

Call to the Public

II. Reports - Senior Management Team and Committees

A.

Presentation regarding Empower College Prep contracting with and transferring assets to Abundant Transportation

The Executive Director presented to the Board a slide show of Abundant Transportation. The history of transportation, grant and organizational chart was shared. The cost and benefits showed a potential saving if contracted with Abundant Transportation. The year to date expenses and the transfer of assets were discussed between the board members. 

III. Voting Items

A.

Vote to approve contract between Empower College Prep and Abundant Transportation

S. Inman made a motion to to approve contract between Empower College Prep and Abundant Transportation.
B. Adams Bressler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Adams Bressler
Aye
C. Daniels
Absent
K. Erickson
Absent
S. Inman
Aye
P. Welborn
Aye

B.

Vote to approve transfer of assets from Empower College Prep to Abundant Transportation

S. Inman made a motion to to approve transfer of assets from Empower College Prep to Abundant Transportation.
B. Adams Bressler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Welborn
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent
S. Inman
Aye
C. Daniels
Absent
B. Adams Bressler
Aye

C.

Vote to Accept Final FY23 Single Audit

S. Inman made a motion to Accept Final FY23 Single Audit.
B. Adams Bressler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Welborn
Aye
C. Daniels
Absent
K. Erickson
Absent
B. Adams Bressler
Aye
S. Inman
Aye

D.

Vote to appoint Board Members to Expulsion Hearing Committee

P. Welborn made a motion to appoint Board Members to Expulsion Hearing Committee.
B. Adams Bressler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Inman
Aye
C. Daniels
Absent
B. Adams Bressler
Aye
K. Erickson
Absent
P. Welborn
Aye

IV. Strategic / Board Management

A.

Executive Director Requests, Reminders, and Announcements

A request was made to switch the January's meeting from 1/22/24 to 1/29/24.  

 

The Executive Director encourage all individuals in meeting to share the End of year giving with family and friends.

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 5:46 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Welborn