Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday July 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Location
Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a virtual Special Board Meeting at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026.
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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
Brandy Palacios
Guests Present
Annelise Thurber (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), Nicole Smith (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote), Tamara Burns (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Brandy Palacios arrived.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Danielle Binion called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Friday Jul 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve agenda.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Superintendent
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve HPA HR New Hire Report
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve HPA HR New Hire Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Absent
|
B.
2026-27 Blackstone Security Contract
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the 2026-27 Blackstone Security Contract.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
C.
2026-27 HPA BOD Appointments
D.
HPA BOD June 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 06-22-26.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
III. HPA BOD Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA Finance Committee Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Expenses
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve Expenses.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
IV. Old Business
A.
Citation
Director Danielle Binion, President: Discussed the citation she received. Dana Cutler, attorney is working on it.
V. New Business
A.
HPA Charter Contract
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve HPA Charter Contract.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
B.
2026-27 HPA Family/Student Handbook
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the 2026-27 HPA Family/Student Handbook.
Brandy Palacios seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
C.
2026-27 HPA Employee Handbook
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the 2026-27 HPA Employee Handbook.
Brandy Palacios seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
D.
HPA Fence Quote
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve purchase of fence up to $30,000.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
Phil Lascuola: Presented issue and need for fence.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
Natalie Lewis made a motion to go into 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.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Adjourn to General Session.
Brandy Palacios seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
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 1:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion
Dr. Tamara Burns: