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

Pokam Ngomsi arrived.
Erin Lenihan arrived.

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Danielle Binion called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Joel Ritchie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 10-27-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Special Board Meeting on 11-05-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Absent
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Joel Ritchie
Aye

C.

Approve Expenses

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve Expenses.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve Corporal Punishment Policy.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

Danielle Binion made a motion to Approve Team to work with fire loss at HPA ES.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.

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.

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

B.

Academic Update

Dr. Tamara Burns:  Presented an academic update.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Motion to Go into Closed Session

B.

Motion to Adjourn to General Session

Natalie Lewis made a motion to go into RSMo § 610.021. Closed meetings and closed records authorized when, exceptions, sunset dates for certain exceptions (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.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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.

D.

Financial Plans/Discussion Going Forward

E.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion