Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Date and Time

Thursday December 19, 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, December 16, 2019 at Hogan Preparatory Academy District Office, at 5809 Michigan Avenue. 

 
The tentative agenda of this meeting includes:

Directors Present

Albert Ray, David Collier, Lynne Beaver, Mary Viveros (remote), Matt Samson, Robin Carlson (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Lynne Beaver

Guests Present

Jamie Berry, Janice Thomas, Jayson Strickland, Tanya Shippy

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 Thursday Dec 19, 2019 at 5:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Lynne Beaver arrived.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Matt Samson made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Superintendent

Snow days--two this week; one more will require make-up; flexibility in how this is done.
Intro of principals:
Marcy Clay, HPA ES:  Teamwork to move into new building; staff coming together; (11) new teachers straight out of college; Hogan Young Leaders Academy--4th & 5th graders: development of compassionate leaders; consultants to work with students to develop leadership skills; mentoring of 2nd & 3rd graders by 4th & 5th graders.

Annelise London, HPA MS:  Student culture not where it was last year; it is not perfect this year but the student climate is much more calm and peaceful than it was last year; stronger focus on learning; just finished second evaluate cycle; in Sept to November comparison the goal was  30 points but increased to 49 for ELA and math goal was  21 but maintained the 21.

Edwin Wright, HPA HS:  40% of student body are freshmen; lots of environmental changes; calmer class periods and hallways; struggle is long term subs; saw growth in the evaluate cycle; shifting from 8 periods to block scheduling in the second semester.

F.

Comments from the Board President

Matt Samson did a learning walk at the middle school; saw some great things.
Plan is to attend the elementary and high school for the learning walks.
Excited about the progress; firmly believe that 2020 will exceed expectations.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Minutes November 25, 2019

David Collier made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 11-25-19.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

B.

Governance: Section 2: General Administration & Section 4: Financial Operations

David Collier made a motion to Approve policy updates.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

C.

Human Resources Report

David Collier made a motion to Approve HR report.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

III. Finance

A.

Update of November 2019 Financials

Budget was for 1000 students; at 1026 students
90% attendance; still has some room
Not quite concerned yet
Doing well with budget

B.

Approval of Check Register

Lynne Beaver made a motion to Approve November check register.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye

C.

2018-19 Audit Review

Albert Ray made a motion to Approve the 2018-19 audit.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
Received audit; it was a clean audit.  Finance Committee agrees to pass
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

IV. New Business

A.

Facilities Renovations Update

David Collier made a motion to Move forward to purchasing the elementary school.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
Questions:  Where is the conversation about financing; servicing the debt?
Berry and Ray toured  the buildings and has an assessment of what needs to be done; met with principals; working on scope; estimated repairs $6M to $7M.  Traditional financing; did speak with a bank about possible help with a bond
Due diligence package put together to submit to local and national lenders.  Berry to share package with Dave Collier.
Comprehensive list of needs; understanding what are the priorities?

Dr. Strickland has spoken with Dr. Bedell; not expected to have any issues.  
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye

B.

APR and 2019 MAP Data Update

Reschedule this for January due to the absence of Dr. Tamara Burns.

Dr. Strickland gave an overview but Burns will speak to the specifics.

C.

CLMH Contract

Albert Ray made a motion to Approve the CLMH contract.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

D.

Innovare Contract and Proposal

David Collier made a motion to Approve the Innovare contract.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye

V. Calendar

A.

Upcoming Dates

Dr. Strickland discussed board meetings in January, 2020 and February, 2020 will be at the high school and middle schools respectively.

VI. Closing Items

A.

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

B.

Adjourn Meeting

Lynne Beaver made a motion to Close the meeting.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Matt Samson

C.

Motion to go into Closed Session

Lynne Beaver made a motion to Enter into closed session.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye