Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 24, 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, August 24, 2026 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.
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Directors Present
Brandy Palacios, Daniel Smith, Danielle Binion, Erin Lenihan, Joel Ritchie, Natalie Lewis (remote), Pokam Ngomsi
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Annelise Thurber, Charlayne Mitchell (remote), Dana Cutler, Elvin Barchers (remote), Janice Thomas, Jasmine Mitchell (remote), Kimberlee Highland (remote), Ladonna Johnson (remote), Latonya Meeks (remote), Nicole Smith, Phil Lascuola, Shirley Wright (remote), Simone Chambers, Steffanie Long (remote), Tamara Burns
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Adoption of Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
Dr. Danielle Binion:
- Charter renewal signed and executed
- HPA will receive a rebate from the Commission
F.
Comments from the Superintendent
Dr. Tamara Burns:
- First day in the books
- Intentional marketing regarding honors and awards
- Severance packages received by ES staff
II. Consent Agenda
A.
CFKN MOU
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
B.
Seton MOU
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
C.
HPA BOD July 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
III. HPA BOD Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Dr. Nicole Smith presented the financials.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Expenses
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
IV. HPA BOD Academic Committee
A.
HPA CSIP
Dr. Tamara Burns:
- CSIP due 10/24
- DCI will be the framework
- Renewal to excellence; going to be a journey
B.
HPA Literacy Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
C.
HPA District Professional Development Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
V. Old Business
A.
HPA Transportation Update
Dr. Tamara Burns:
- Cost of transportation and budget
- Programs to cut costs being reviewed
- Formativ contract terms
VI. New Business
A.
HPA Commission Updates
Item tabled until next meeting.
B.
51st Street Water Bill Reimbursement
C.
2026-26 Committee Calendar & BOD Format Changes
Item tabled until next meeting.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
Upon returning to open session, the Board reported that the following actions were taken during closed session:
1. The Board voted to approve payment of EVE's July invoice. Motion by Joel Ritchie and second by Pokam Ngomsi. The following directors voted Aye: Joel Ritchie; Pokam Ngomsi; Danielle Binion; Dan Smith; Erin Lenihan; Natalie Lewis and Brandy Palacios.
2. The Board voted to approve the removal of Policy 1721-Administrative Organization and Roles: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from the polices. Motion by Dan Smith and second by Pokam Ngomsi. The following directors voted Aye: Joel Ritchie; Pokam Ngomsi; Danielle Binion; Dan Smith; Erin Lenihan; Natalie Lewis and Brandy Palacios.
No other votes or final actions were taken during the closed session.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Brandy Palacios |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
Charlayne Mitchell and Jasmine Mitchell with KC MO Health Dept: Discussed programs and desire to partner with HPA,