Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 25, 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, August 25, 2025 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.
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Directors Present
Daniel Smith (remote), Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote), Pokam Ngomsi (remote)
Directors Absent
Danielle Binion
Guests Present
Andrea Robinson (remote), Ashley Minter (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Elvin Barchers (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), Kimberlee Highland (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Patricia Allen (remote), Paul Farrington (remote), Paul Greenwood (remote), Porsche Seals (remote), Simone Chambers (remote), Tamara Burns (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Adoption of Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve July 28th HPA BOD Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
B.
Approve August 15th HPA BOD Governance Committe Meeting minutes
Per Dana Cutler, cmte meeting minutes should be approved at the cmte meetings; minutes will be moved back to the cmte for approval.
C.
Approve August 13th HPA BOD Academic Committee Meeting Minutes
Per Dana Cutler, cmte meeting minutes should be approved at the cmte meetings; minutes will be moved back to the cmte for approval.
D.
Approve July 17th HPA BOD Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Per Dana Cutler, cmte meeting minutes should be approved at the cmte meetings; minutes will be moved back to the cmte for approval.
E.
Approve HPA BOD HR Report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
III. HPA BOD Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Expenses
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
IV. HPA BOD Academic Committee
A.
HPA Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
B.
HPA Recruitment & Enrollment Updates
Ladonna Johnson presented information on enrollment and staff recruitement.
V. HPA BOD Governance Committee
A.
Election of 2025-26 HPA BOD Officers
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
B.
HPA BOD Policies
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
C.
Hogan Contract Amendment
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Absent
|
VI. Old Business
A.
Operations Update (Bond)
Paul Farrington presented bond updates.
VII. New Business
A.
HPA Marketing Plan
Ashley Minter presented the HPA Marketing Plan.
- Impact to social media, local press
- Increase positive press for staff recruitment and enrollment
B.
Caring for Kids-Community Partnership
Porsche Seals, CFKN: Information on the partnership.
Ladonna Johnson: