Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

March 16, 2026, 5:30-7:00 PM

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Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 16, 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,March 16, 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), Kimberlee Highland (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Nicole Scott (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote), Simone Chambers (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 Monday Mar 16, 2026 at 5:32 PM.

C. Adoption of Agenda

Daniel Smith made a motion to Adopt the agenda.

Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Erin Lenihan	Absent
Daniel Smith	Aye
Natalie Lewis	Aye
Pokam Ngomsi	Absent
Danielle Binion	Aye
Joel Ritchie	Aye

D. Comments from Public

E. Comments from the Board President

Dr. Danielle Binion, Pres: Thanks to admin & BOD for being here; appreciate the accountability and leadership; remaining mission focused.

F. Comments from the Superintendent

Dr. Tamara Burns, Interim Supt:: Presented senior highlights for the 2025-26 year.

II. Consent Agenda

A. Approve February 23rd HPA BOD Minutes

Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 02-23-26.

Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Joel Ritchie	Aye
Natalie Lewis	Aye
Erin Lenihan	Aye
Pokam Ngomsi	Aye
Daniel Smith	Aye
Danielle Binion	Aye

B. Approve February 11th HPA Special BOD Meeting Minutes

Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Special Meeting on 02-11-26.

Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Joel Ritchie	Aye
Daniel Smith	Aye
Erin Lenihan	Aye
Natalie Lewis	Aye
Danielle Binion	Aye
Pokam Ngomsi	Aye

C. Approve March 6th HPA BOD Special Meeting Minutes

Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from HPA Special Board Meeting on 03-06-26.

Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Daniel Smith	Aye
Pokam Ngomsi	Aye
Erin Lenihan	Aye
Danielle Binion	Aye
Joel Ritchie	Aye
Natalie Lewis	Aye

III. HPA BOD Finance Committee

A. HPA Finance Committee Report

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the Finance Committee Report.

Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Joel Ritchie	Aye
Danielle Binion	Aye
Daniel Smith	Aye
Natalie Lewis	Aye
Pokam Ngomsi	Aye
Erin Lenihan	Aye

B. Approve Expenses

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve Expenses.

Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Danielle Binion	Aye
Erin Lenihan	Aye
Natalie Lewis	Aye
Daniel Smith	Aye
Joel Ritchie	Aye
Pokam Ngomsi	Aye

IV. Old Business

A. HPA ES Staff

Dr. Tamara Burns, Interim Supt: Presented updates on meetings with ES staff that included discussions about PTO, etc.

V. New Business

A. 2026-27 Enrollment Updates

Dr. Tamara Burns, Interim Supt: Advised BOD of enrollment numbers and events to boost the enrollment including the 3 on 3 tournament scheduled for March 19th.

VI. Closing Items

A. Motion to Go into Closed Session

Daniel Smith made a motion to 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 with action to be taken. Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.

Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Danielle Binion	Aye
Natalie Lewis	Aye
Daniel Smith	Aye
Erin Lenihan	Aye
Joel Ritchie	Aye
Pokam Ngomsi	Aye

B. Motion to Adjourn to General Session

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adjourn to General Session with the following action to be taken: Pokan Ngomsi made a Motion to approve the lease agreement with HLA. Natalie Lewis seconded the motion. It was approved.

Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Joel Ritchie	Aye
Danielle Binion	Aye
Erin Lenihan	Aye
Daniel Smith	Aye
Pokam Ngomsi	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 8:12 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Danielle Binion