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Hogan Preparatory Academy

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Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday May 18, 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, May 18, 2026 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.

 

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Directors Present

Brandy Palacios (remote), Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion (remote), Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote)

Directors Absent

Pokam Ngomsi

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Joel Ritchie

Guests Present

Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Carl Allen (remote), Cynthia Wiederholt (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Elvin Barchers (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, John Phan (remote), Kimberlee Highland (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Laura Fieman (remote), Paul Greenwood (remote), Phil Lascuola, Simone Chambers (remote), Tamara Burns

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 May 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Joel Ritchie arrived.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

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

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

Dr. Tamara Burns:

  • Intro of new leadership team
  • MAP/EOC 2026 update
    • Met participation rate
  • Class of 2026 updates and highlights
  • Intro of John Phan, Campenile:  Discussion about refi.

F.

Comments from the Superintendent

Dr. Danielle Binion:  Thanks for support and hard work.

II. Motion to Go Into Closed Session

A.

Motion to Go Into Closed Session

Discussion with Dana Cutler, attorney:  This is not closed session.  Topic should be presented in open session.

Laura Fieman, KLS: Discussed KLS loan option and covenats.

B.

Motion to Adjourn to General Session

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve April 27th HPA BOD Minutes

Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 04-27-26.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Brandy Palacios
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

B.

Approve HPA April 29th Minutes

Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Special Meeting on 04-29-26.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Brandy Palacios
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent

C.

HPA Summer School Plan

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

IV. HPA BOD Finance Committee

A.

HPA Finance Committee Report

B.

Approve Expenses

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

C.

HPA FY 2026-27 Budget (2nd Read)

Paul Greenwood, EdOps: Discussed budget. BOD agreed to table until June, 2026 BOD meeting.

V. Old Business

A.

HPA BOD Procurement Policy

B.

HPA Fencing

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

VI. New Business

A.

HPA Facilities

Phil Lascuola:  Discussion to inform BOD about summer painting projects.

B.

HPA SY26-27 4Mativ Extension Amendment

Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA SY26-27 4Mativ Extension Amendment.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Brandy Palacios
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

VII. Closing Items

A.

Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session

Daniel Smith made a motion to RSMo § 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 no action to be taken.
Brandy Palacios seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Brandy Palacios
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Daniel Smith
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye

B.

Motion to Adjourn to General Session

Daniel Smith made a motion to Adjourn to General Session.
Brandy Palacios seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Brandy Palacios
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 9:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion