Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday May 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
Daniel Smith (remote), Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Pokam Ngomsi (remote)
Directors Absent
Danielle Binion, Natalie Lewis
Guests Present
Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Elvin Barchers (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Mary Esselman (remote), Michael Jones (remote), Paul Farrington (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote), Simone Chambers (remote), Tamara Burns (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Daniel Smith called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday May 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Joel Ritchie made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
Ladonna Johnson, ED:
- Met with Commission
Dr. Tamara Burns:
- Close to meeting DESE goal for graduation
Michael Jones, HPA HS Principal:
- Successful Baccalaurate
- Graduation is ready to go
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve April 28th HPA BOD Minutes
Erin Lenihan made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 04-28-25.
Joel Ritchie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
III. New Business
A.
HPA Curriculum Approvals
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve HPA Curriculum.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
B.
Ed-Ops Contract Renewal
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve the Ed-Ops Contract Renewal.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
C.
Eskie Bond Representation Contract
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve the Eskie Bond Representation Contract.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
IV. Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Pokam Ngomsi made a motion to Approve the HPA Finance Committee Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
Eva Spilker presented the financial report,
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Expenses
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve April Expenses.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
V. HPA BOD Academic Committee Report
A.
Operation Breakthrough End of Year Update
Dr. Mary Esselman, Operation Breakthrough, presented the EOY update.
VI. Calendar
A.
Upcoming Dates
Ladonna Johnson, ED: Reviewed the upcoming calendar.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Daniel Smith
Dan Smith, Vice President: