Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 17, 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, November 17, 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, Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote), Pokam Ngomsi
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Erin Lenihan, Pokam Ngomsi
Guests Present
Andrea Robinson (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Dr. Annelise Thurber (remote), Dr. Simone Chambers (remote), Dr. Tamara Burns, Elvin Barchers (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, Kimberlee Highland (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Marc Smith (remote), Nicole Scott (remote), Phil Lascuola, Shirley Wright (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Adoption of Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve October 27th HPA BOD Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
B.
Approve November 5th HPA BOD Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Expenses
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
D.
Approve Corporal Punishment Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
III. Highlight Reports
A.
Reports
After Phil Lascuola, Ops Mgr, presented the update about the HPA ES fire, the BOD approved a team to work with insurance carrier about the fie. Team: Dr. Annelise Thurber; Phil Lascuola and Joel Ritchie.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
B.
Academic Update
IV. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
C.
Report Votes from Closed Session
There were not any votes from closed session.
Dr. Tamara Burns: Presented an academic update.