Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Date and Time

Monday August 24, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Location

Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a Board Meeting at 5:30PM on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Hogan Preparatory Academy District Office, 5809 Michigan Avenue.  Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the concern for health and safety of attendees, the August 24, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting will be virtual.  
 
 
 
Posted: 

Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a Board Meeting at 5:30 PM on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Hogan Preparatory Academy District Office, at 5809 Michigan Avenue. 

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the concern for health and safety of attendees, the August 24, 2020 Board of Directors meeting will be virtual. The meeting can be attended remotely by the Zoom link or the conference call telephone number below:

Virtual:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89499534313?pwd=WFZoOGk0dWNKbk5aVWp0UkRFRFVRZz09
Meeting ID: 894 9953 4313
Passcode: 5bb7nE

Join by telephone:
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The tentative agenda of this meeting includes:

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Robin Carlson

Guests Present

Dana Cutler (remote), Jamie Berry (remote), Janice Thomas, Jayson Strickland, Kajuan Cummings, Martha.McGeehon@mcpsc.mo.gov (remote), Tamara Burns (remote), Tanya Shippy (remote)

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 Aug 24, 2020 at 5:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Robin Carlson arrived.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Mary Viveros made a motion to Adopt the August 24th meeting agenda.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Absent
Mary Viveros
Aye

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Superintendent

Highlights:
  • 8/18/2020--Hogan Prep Academy is now sponsored by MCPSC
  • Thanks to the task force with assistance on extending the start date to September 8th
  • Enrollment numbers are up
  • Deployment of laptops/tablets beginning on August 26th; working to develop a plan for the deposit which will be good for our families
  • Sports:  9/11 is the deadline from MSHSAA to make decision about alternative dates for fall sports
  • Weekly communications to be sent to HPA BOD

F.

Comments from the Board President

Robbyn Wahby, MCPSC mentioned the audit/renewal in February and the BOD forming a committee to assist with the process.  Matt Samson asked for members interested to send him their names.  It was suggested Samson get range of expectations/duties  and then a vote and discussion be taken to form the committee.
Samson welcomed Martha McGeehon from MCPSC.
 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Minutes July 27,2020

Mary Viveros made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 07-27-20.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Absent
Mary Viveros
Aye

III. Finance

A.

Update of July 2020 Financials

Jamie Berry and David Collier discussed financials and the impact of lower amount of state revenue for July and August had on finances.  Funding will be based since we are virtual for the SY20-21 on the completion rate of student courses.

B.

Approval of Check Register for July 2020

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

IV. New Business

A.

KCPS MOU

David Collier made a motion to Approve the KCPS MOU pending any material changes at the KCPS board meeting.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Robin Carlson
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye

B.

New COVID Policies

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

C.

Parent/Student Handbook

Mary Viveros made a motion to Approve the Parent/Student Handbook.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye

D.

HPA 2020-21 Reopening Plan

Dr. Tamara  Burns and the building principals discussed reopening plans for the SY20-21.
 

V. Calendar

A.

HPA BOD Annual Meeting

Mary Viveros made a motion to Move the date of the annual HPA BOD meeting to the fourth Monday in September.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Absent

B.

Upcoming Dates

Dr. Strickland mentioned HPA HS has a football game on August 29th at 1pm at the high school but due to COVID-19 there will not be any spectators allowed; only coaches and district administrators.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Motion to go into Closed Session

Albert Ray made a motion to made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Missouri's Open Meetings and Records Act RS.MO.$610.021 to discuss legal matters with counsel.
Mary Viveros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Robin Carlson
Absent
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

B.

Motion to Adjourn Closed Session/return to meeting

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

C.

Report from Closed Session

Legal counsel provided an update on legal matters. In this instance no actions were taken by the Board. 

D.

Adjourn Meeting

Albert Ray made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Matt Samson