Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 26, 2026 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, January 26, 2026 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
Guests Present
Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Elvin Barchers (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Mary Esselman (remote), Phil Lascuola (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 | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve December 15th HPA BOD Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
III. HPA BOD Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Expenses
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
IV. HPA BOD Governance Committee
A.
HPA BOD Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
V. New Business
A.
HPA ES Metal Detectors
Ladonna Johnson, ED: Presented information about metal detectors at the elementary school.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
Dr. Mary Esselmen presented updates from Operation Breakthrough regarding Hogan scholars.