Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Date and Time

Monday April 26, 2021 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, April 26, 2021 at Hogan Preparatory Academy District Office, at 5809 Michigan Avenue.  Due to the Coronavirus and the concern for health and safety of of the attendees, the April 26,  2021 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: 822 6183 5137
Passcode: P4pDg8
 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) 
Meeting ID: 822 6183 5137
Passcode: 273329

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

David Collier

Guests Present

Anthony Gosserand (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Jami Williams (remote), Jamie Berry (remote), Janice Thomas, Jayson Strickland, Paul Greenwood (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 Apr 26, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Adoption of Agenda

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

D.

Motion to go into Closed Session

Albert Ray made a motion to Go into closed session pursuant to RSMo § 610.021. Closed meetings and closed records authorized when, exceptions, sunset dates for certain exceptions (1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys.... (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.
Mary Viveros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Abstain
David Collier
Absent

E.

Motion to Return to General Session

Mary Viveros made a motion to Return to Adjourn the closed session and return to General session with no action taken by the board.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Abstain
Mary Viveros
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye

F.

Comments from Public

G.

Comments from the Board President

H.

Comments from the Superintendent

  • School has been in session for (2) weeks and is going well; staff and students were glad to see each other.
  • SBOE approval; challenges that we will meet.
  • Zoning approval for the new high school; renderings will be in the BOD updates
  • Personal Financial Disclosures have been completed before the deadline by all board members

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of March 22, 2021 Minutes

Mary Viveros made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 03-22-21.
Robin Carlson 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
Absent

B.

Approval of Closed Session Minutes

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

C.

HPA HR Report

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

D.

2021-2022 HPA Calendar

Mary Viveros made a motion to Approve 2021-2022 HPA Calendar.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
David Collier
Absent

III. Academics

A.

Academic Committee Report

Dr. Viveros provided overview of report.

B.

HPA Curriculum

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

IV. Governance and Board Development

A.

Governance & Board Development Committee

  • Election of new officers at May's meeting
  • Training survey completed and topics for training in development
  • BOD recruitment underway; work with Ken Peterson

V. Finance Committee & Board Finance Training

A.

Finance Committee Report

Update on current finances.

B.

Approve March Expenses

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

C.

2021-22 HPA Budget & Training

Paul Greenwood provided training about finances.  Discussion on WADA and per forma; how calculated and state funding.  Preview of  the 2021-22 budget draft to the BOD.

VI. Calendar

A.

Upcoming Dates

Dr. Jayson Strickland discussed upcoming events with the BOD but emphasized the May 25th graduation of the 2021 senior class.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Motion to go into Closed Session/Return to General Session

Mary Viveros made a motion to Go into Closed session pursuant to RSMo § 610.021. Closed meetings and closed records authorized when, exceptions, sunset dates for certain exceptions (1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys.....(3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded...(9) Preparation, including any discussions or work product, on behalf of a public governmental body or its representatives for negotiations with employee groups...(13) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment...
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Absent

B.

Motion to Adjourn to General Session

Mary Viveros made a motion to Adjourn the Closed Session with no action to be taken by the Board.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Albert Ray
Absent

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Mary Viveros made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Albert Ray
Absent
Mary Viveros
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Matt Samson