Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion (remote), Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote), Pokam Ngomsi (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Amanda Brundige (remote), Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Cathy Kendrick (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), Kimberlee Highland (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Nicole Scott (remote), Paul Greenwood (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Danielle Binion called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Jun 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
Ladonna Johnson:
- Summer school started
- 150 in attendance
- MO Ops graduates
G.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
Natalie Lewis made a motion to RSMo ยง 610.021. Closed meetings and closed records authorized when, exceptions, sunset dates for certain exceptions (1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys.... 3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded.....(13) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment. Action to be taken.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
H.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
Joel Ritchie made a motion to Return to General Session with action to be taken.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve May 19th HPA BOD Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 05-19-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
B.
Approve May 15th HPA BOD Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting on 05-15-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
C.
Approve HPA New Hire and Re-Hire Reports
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve HPA New Hire and Re-Hire Reports.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
III. New Business
A.
HPA English Learner Plan (LAU Plan)
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA English Learner Plan (LAU Plan).
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
B.
HPA AMI Plan
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the HPA AMI Plan.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
C.
2025-26 HPA BOD Meeting Calendar
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the 2025-26 HPA BOD Meeting Calendar.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
D.
Approve 990 Audit
No need to vote; just make the BOD aware it had been filed.
IV. Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Eva Spilker to present the budget.
B.
HPA 2025-26 Budget
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the HPA 2025-26 Budget.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Expenses
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the expenses including the (3) outstanding PLA invoices.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
V. HPA BOD Academic Committee Report
A.
HPA BOD Academic Committee Report
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the HPA BOD Academic Committee Report.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
Dr. Tamara Burns presented the report.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
VI. HPA Governance Committee
A.
HPA BOD Governance Committee BOD Report
B.
Election of 2025-26 HPA BOD Officers
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Table the election of the 2025-26 HPA BOD Officers to the July meeting.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
VII. Calendar
A.
Upcoming Dates
Ladonna Johnson mentioned upcoming dates:
7/14 Leadership Institute
7/28 Next BOD meeting
8/4 New Teachers start
VIII. 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 8:31 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion
Dr. Danielle Binion welcomed everyone to the summer and thanked all for their hard work.