Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Date and Time

Monday October 26, 2020 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, October 26, 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 October 26, 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:
Meeting ID: 864 8890 6070
Passcode: 9iU77J
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Posted: 

Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a Board Meeting at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 26,  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 October 26, 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:
Zoom Meeting

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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

Guests Present

Jamie Berry (remote), Janice Thomas, Jayson Strickland, Kent Peterson (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 Oct 26, 2020 at 5:39 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Adoption of Agenda

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

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Superintendent

  • Personalizing 21st Century Education is the foundation for driving our work
  • Goal to graduate all students with one or more MVAs
  • Thanks to the BOD who participated in the SQR; executive summary was received and will be shared with the BOD
  • Calendar invite will be sent for the renewal hearing which is on 1/12/2021
  • If BOD has any partners names to submit as part of the renewal process to either write a letter or public comment at the hearing, send the contact information to Jan Thomas

F.

Comments from the Board President

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Minutes September 28,2020

Mary Viveros made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 09-28-20.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye

B.

HPA HR Report

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

C.

HPA Insurance Proposal

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

D.

Prep-KC Contract

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

III. Finance

A.

Update of September 2020 Financials

  • Funding based on last year's WADA
  • State funding still in flux but % received has been trending upward
  • KCPS MOU approved; first payment in 1/2021 and final payment in possibly 9/2021
  • Question:  Does the days of cash equal cash reserves?  Answer:  Yes, can be thought of as cash reserves or cash on hand.
  • Question:  Will enrollment need to be maintained to increase cash reserves?  Answer: Yes, but due to current factors like decreased expenses, etc, not feeling the lack of state funding.
  • Question:  Are we seeking corporate sponsorships and community engagement?  Answer:  Yes, working with Roxanne Prather to create a fundraising plan.  It will be in two phases:  Operations and Capital.

B.

Approval of Check Register for September 2020

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

IV. New Business

A.

Governance Assessment and Board Training

Kent Peterson discussed the results of the governance profile; recognized strengths but there are areas for improvement.  

B.

HPA BOD Committees

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

C.

HPA Board Resolutions on Finance and Governance

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

D.

Parent Engagement

Robin Carlson made a motion to Approve the names submitted for Parent Engagement.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

E.

English Language Learners Plan

Mary Viveros made a motion to Approve the English Language Learners Plan.
David Collier seconded the motion.
  • 14 ELL students at HPA
  • Primarily Spanish with (3) students speaking Swahili
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye

F.

November 23rd meeting date

Mary Viveros made a motion to Change the HPA 11/23 BOD meeting to 11/16/2020.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye

V. Old Business

A.

Student Re-Entry Planning Update

  • Drs. Shippy and Burns submitted information on returning students to the classroom.

VI. Calendar

A.

Upcoming Dates

Dr. Strickland discussed the calendar with the BOD approved change of the 11/23 meeting to 11/16.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Motion to go into Closed Session

Mary Viveros made a motion to 610.021.Closed meetings and closed records authorized when, exceptions. — Except to the extent disclosure is otherwise required by law, a public governmental body is authorized to close meetings, records and votes, to the extent they relate to the following: (2) Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor. However, any minutes, vote or public record approving a contract relating to the leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body shall be made public upon execution of the lease, purchase or sale of the real estate;.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
David Collier
Aye

B.

Motion to Adjourn Closed Session/Return to General Session

Mary Viveros made a motion to Adjourn the closed session and return to general session with no action taken by the Board except for updates pertaining to real estate matters.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye

C.

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
Lynne Beaver
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Matt Samson