Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
HPA Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday March 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location
Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a virtual Special Board Meeting at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 6, 2026.
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Directors Present
Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion (remote), Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
Pokam Ngomsi
Guests Present
Dana Cutler (remote), Janice Thomas (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 Friday Mar 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Superintendent
II. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
Natalie Lewis made a motion to RSMo ยง 610.021. Closed meetings and closed records authorized when, exceptions, sunset dates for certain exceptions (1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys.... 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 with action to be taken.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
Daniel Smith made a motion to Adjourn to General Session with the following action to be taken:
Approve increase the budget to $51,000 for the stay stipend and not to exceed it.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
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 10:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion