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Hogan Preparatory Academy

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Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday July 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Location

Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a Board Meeting at 5:30 PM on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.

 

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Directors Present

Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion (remote), Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote)

Directors Absent

Pokam Ngomsi

Guests Present

Annelise Thurber (remote), Elvin Barchers (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), Kimberlee Highland (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Paul Farrington (remote), Paul Greenwood (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote), Tamara Burns (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 Jul 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Daniel Smith made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Danielle Binion
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

Dr. Danielle Binion:  Thanks for all efforts; looking forward to the new school year.

F.

Comments from the Executive Director

LaDonna Johnson:  

  • Bond update
  • Sponsor updates

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve June 23rd HPA BOD Minutes

Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 06-23-25.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Daniel Smith
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye

B.

Approve June 18th HPA BOD Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

Erin Lenihan made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting on 06-18-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daniel Smith
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

C.

Approve HPA New Hire Reports

Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve HPA New Hire Reports.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye

D.

Approve the 2025-26 HPA BOD Appointments

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the 2025-26 HPA BOD Appointments.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daniel Smith
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

III. Finance Committee

A.

HPA Finance Committee Report

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approv.e the monthly financial presentation.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Natalie Lewis
Aye

B.

Approve Expenses

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve Expenses.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent

C.

HPA Audit Engagement Letter

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA Audit Engagement Letter.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Joel Ritchie
Aye

D.

HPA Attest and Tax Contract

IV. HPA Governance Committee

A.

Election of 2025-26 HPA BOD Officers

Natalie Lewis made a motion to To table officer elections until August meeting.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daniel Smith
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent

V. New Business

A.

HPA Cell Phone Policy

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA Cell Phone Policy.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye

B.

HPA BOD Discipline Policy

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA BOD Discipline Policy.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

C.

HPA BOD School Safety Coordinator Policy

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the HPA BOD School Safety Coordinator Policy.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye

D.

UCM Dual College Credit Program-WeMet

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the UCM Dual College Credit Program-WeMet.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye

E.

HPA 2025-26 Employee Handbook

Daniel Smith made a motion to Recommending to approve the HPA 2025-26 Employee Handbook with the removal of the language on Page 55 which states "Mustaches and beards must be clean, trimmed, and neat and hairstyles are expected to be in good taste".
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daniel Smith
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent

F.

HPA 2025-26 Parent/Student Handbook

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA 2025-26 Parent/Student Handbook.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent

VI. Calendar

A.

Upcoming Dates

LaDonna Johnson, ED: Advised BOD of important August dates.

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 7:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion