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Hogan Preparatory Academy

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Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday December 15, 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, December 15, 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), Pokam Ngomsi (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Erin Lenihan

Guests Present

Andrea Robnson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Clark Hanner (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Elvin Barchers (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, Kimberlee Highland (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Marc Smith (remote), Nia Gavoli (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote), Shirley Wright (remote), Simone Chambers (remote), Tamara Burns

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

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 Dec 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

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

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

Dr. Danielle Binion:

  • Thanks for all the hard work.

F.

Comments from the Executive Director

LaDonna Johnson:  Thanked the BOD for their support; shout out to local leaders.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve November 17th HPA BOD Minutes

Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 11-17-25.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Absent
Pokam Ngomsi
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

III. HPA BOD Finance Committee

A.

HPA Finance Committee Report

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

B.

Approve Expenses

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

C.

HPA FY25 Audit

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the audit for FY25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

IV. HPA BOD Academic Committee

A.

HPA Academic Committee Report

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approved the HPA Academic Committee Report.
Natalie Lewis 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
Aye

V. HPA BOD Governance Committee

A.

HPA BOD Policy

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the Bus Drivers Background Check Policy.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Pokam Ngomsi
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

VI. Old Business

A.

Updates

  • Phil Lascuola presented update on elementary school fire.
  • Site visit update.

 

VII. Closing Items

A.

Motion to Go into Closed Session

Daniel Smith made a motion to Go into closed session Pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (3) to discuss student discipline/performance matters of an identifiable student with no action to be taken.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye

B.

Motion to Adjourn to General Session

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

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion