Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Special Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Location

Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a virtual Special Board Meeting at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.


Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84771015210?pwd=UXasskFopEE9aayRD63SxPR6cjxfA4.1

Meeting ID: 847 7101 5210
Passcode: BTR0wd

---

One tap mobile
+13017158592,,84771015210#,,,,*336257# US (Washington DC)
+13052241968,,84771015210#,,,,*336257# US

 

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

Joel Ritchie, Pokam Ngomsi

Guests Present

Annelise Thurber (remote), Cicely Truitt (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), Kim Anderson (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Nicole Jones (remote), Paul Farrington (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 Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

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

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

F.

Comments from the Executive Director

II. HPA BOD Governance Committee

A.

Election of 2025-26 HPA BOD Officers

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Retain the officers of the BOD in their current roles.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Joel Ritchie
Absent
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

B.

HPA Enrollment Amendment

Daniel Smith made a motion to Add amendment if enrollment is 10% or below.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Joel Ritchie
Absent

C.

BLAQUE-Board Draft

Dr, Binion, BOD President:  Will complete inquiry for BOD to participate with BLAQUE.

  • No cost
  • Adding at least (3) members; in compliance with member count

III. Old Business

A.

HPA Bond Update

Paul Farrington presented  report:

  • Soft pause for (30) days; pause will not affect process/timeline
  • Interviewed general contractors
  • Participating in bond meetings with KCPS

IV. 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 5:39 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion