Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Date and Time

Monday October 28, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Location

5809 Michigan Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130
Posted: 

Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a Board Meeting at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 28 at Hogan Preparatory Academy District Office,  at 5809 Michigan Avenue. 

 
The tentative agenda of this meeting includes:

Directors Present

David Collier, Lynne Beaver, Matt Samson, Robin Carlson

Directors Absent

Kirra Jones

Guests Present

Jamie Berry, Janice Thomas, Jayson Strickland, Tamara Burns, Tanya Shippy, Vici Hughes

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Matt Samson called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Oct 28, 2019 at 5:34 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Adoption of Agenda

D.

Comments from Public

There were not any comments from the public.

E.

Comments from the Superintendent

Listening tour--2 families--appreciative of cell phone policy
Strategic plan submitted--feedback from employees
Enrollment numbers constant and steady---as of 10/24 at 1055
Attendance rate at 96%
Ironing out inclement weather procedures--follow KCPS and surrounding charter schools policy
Comments to BOD will be in bulletin form
Thank Matt Samson with connecting with future business partners; access to partners
Recognition of Mr. Arthur Seabury for his work for the young people and putting HPA in a positive light

F.

Comments from the Board President

Honored to  be present at the Listening Tour---all leadership staff present; great idea-different Hogan and the future is extremely bright.
Spoke with Kirra Jones, VP--board member for 2.5 years; has moved to LA.  Resigned and resignation was accepted.  Governance policy which will guide the Board.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Minutes September 23, 2019

Robin Carlson made a motion to approve minutes from the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Meeting on 09-23-19 Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Meeting on 09-23-19.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Employment of Non-Certified Personnel

Robin Carlson made a motion to Approve employment of non-certified personnel.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Employment of Certified Personnel

Robin Carlson made a motion to Approve employment of certified personnel.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.

III. New Business

A.

Approval of New Board Members

Lynne Beaver made a motion to Approve the new board members.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Governance Policies and forecast of policies review

Good to condense and update
Makes a lot of sense to include proxy
What is done on a regular basis which requires certain officers on a board?  Signal of strength to have the four positions.
Revision to policy to have president and secretary with option to have vp and treasurer.

Revising one section at a time.  Plan is to present complete revisions all at one time.  Need for a vice president and secretary.
Collier expressed desire to take on a leadership role.  Willing to take what is available.

Encourage the board to fill the position which is required; secretary or Vice President.

Strickland and Samson will touch basis with the members about potential officers.

Training for board members---virtual options and other training.  In process of putting catalog together for training.

Resignation from Kirra needs to be in writing w/presentation to Board.

No vote tonight; will be put on consent agenda at next meeting.

C.

Consolidated School District 403B Retirement Supplement

Will be on next month's consent agenda.

Richard Counts---CSD retirement plan trust built on a mutual fund platform; similar to a 401K
Formed to help manage compliance issue--whole focus is education--does come with stipulations---makes sure District will stay in compliance----have only one partner
Savings/cost---no cost to the District; funded by participants in the plan.
Monitored and managed on a quarterly basis.
No contract just a participation agreement.
Compliance function comes out of the participant cost.

Benefits: Reduces the risk for the District and the cost of the product to the employees; education piece for employees.

No obligations to existing vendors; just provide the the service of payroll deduction.

D.

Teach for America

David Collier made a motion to Approve Teach for America contract.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

SchoolMint

Provide assistance for parents to do online
1000 max- going to check if price changes 

 
Matt Samson made a motion to Approve School Mint for 20-21 school year with understanding change in price to be discussed at next month's meeting.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Superintendent's Report

A.

Strategic Plan Update

Another update
Vote at next month's meeting
Ask for feedback
Done with parents and staff in spring of last year.

Draft Vision changes:  Intentional not to just say students; meant for whoever is connected to Hogan.

Competitive advantage= graduate with one market value asset.

Concerns:  How does this apply to K-12?
There is not any community experience; vision or mission to incorporate community into Hogan.
This needs clear articulation in our mission statement.  To be successful, it has to start at Kdg.
Appropriate partnerships

Sports orientation:  strong athletic program; build off that interest; teach; broaden approach of instruction  Response is very positive.

HPA will be unique; project based learning.

B.

School Smart Kansas City Grant Update

Informational item--rec'd grant awarded based on the draft of the strategic plan---$2.65 million dollar grant

V. Finance

A.

Update of September 2019 Financials

Matt Samson presented having the financial report before the consent agenda.  The motion to move was made by Robin Carlson and seconded by David Collier; vote to move was unanimous.

Financial report submitted for September and updated the Board regarding funding.

B.

Approval of Check Register

David Collier made a motion to Approve the September financials.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Matt Samson presented having the financial report before the consent agenda.  The motion to move was made by Robin Carlson and seconded by David Collier; vote to move was unanimous.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Motion/Vote to Close Meeting Pursuant to RSMo Section 610.021 Subsection (3) Personnel

Matt Samson made a motion to Adjourn the meeting at 7:30pm.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Kirra Jones
Absent
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Matt Samson

C.

Motion to go into Closed Session

Matt Samson made a motion to approve to go into closed session.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.