Empower College Prep

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 25, 2024 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), K. Erickson (remote), P. Welborn (remote), S. Inman (remote)

Trustees Absent

C. Daniels

Ex Officio Members Present

B. Holman (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

B. Holman (remote)

Guests Present

A. Ortega (remote), D. Dillman (remote), Esly Montenegro (remote), Jennifer Lane (remote), L. Montano (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 Mar 25, 2024 at 4:32 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Review and approve meeting minutes

B. Adams Bressler made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-26-24.
K. Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Erickson
Aye
P. Welborn
Aye
C. Daniels
Absent
S. Inman
Aye
B. Adams Bressler
Aye

D.

Call to the Public

II. Reports - Senior Management Team and Committees

A.

Introduce Esly Montenegro, prospective Board member

Esly Montenegro was introduced to the Board. She shared her early years in life and how she has dedicated herself to serve low income families in personal, professional and educational development. Her goal is to help families access high quality schools of their choice.

 

Kevin Erikson asked Elsy how her interest would help serve our board?

 

She expressed she would like to tackle the transportation issue most schools have. She is well aware that each school has a different need and is certain with her resources and love she has for charter schools she is able to fill the gaps.

 

Pat Welborn told Elsy she was impressed with her passion and found it motivating and very refreshing.  

III. Voting Items

A.

Vote to approve Esly Montenegro as Board Member

K. Erickson made a motion to Vote to approve Esly Montenegro as Board Member upon completion and submission of all documents required by the authorizer.
P. Welborn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Adams Bressler
Aye
P. Welborn
Aye
S. Inman
Aye
C. Daniels
Absent
K. Erickson
Aye

IV. 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,
K. Erickson