Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Date and Time

Monday June 28, 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, June 28, 2021 at Hogan Preparatory Academy District Office, at 5809 Michigan Avenue.  Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, the meeting can be attended remotely by the Zoom link or the conference call telephone number below:
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Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

David Collier, Lynne Beaver

Guests Present

Avanti McDowell (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Jamie Berry (remote), Janice Thomas, Jayson Strickland, Kelsey Jinkens (remote), Tamara Burns (remote), Tanya Shippy (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Mary Viveros called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Jun 28, 2021 at 5:31 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Adoption of Agenda

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

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

  • Attended Leadership Retreat
  • The Monitoring Dashboard is serious and sobering.  BOD Committees will each have their own responsibilities on  the dashboard.
  • Governance committee will process the superintendent's evaluation.

F.

Comments from the Superintendent

  • Leadership team spent (3) days in a retreat:  reflecting over work the past couple of years and noted accomplishments
  • Studied goals to gain clear understanding
  • Translates to focus, clarity and success for students
  • Introduction of Avanti McDowell, HPA Elementary School Principal and Kelsey Jinkens, HPA Middle School Principal.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of May 24, 2021 Minutes

Matt Samson made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 05-24-21.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Absent

B.

Approval of Closed Session Minutes

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

C.

HPA HR Report

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

D.

HPA Employee Handbook Revision

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

E.

EdOps Financial Management Support Services Contract

Matt Samson made a motion to Approve EdOps Financial Management Support Services Contract.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Matt Samson made a motion to Approve EdOps Financial Management Support Services Contract.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye

F.

EdOps Data Compliance & Academic Performance Management Contract

Matt Samson made a motion to Approve EdOps Data Compliance & Academic Performance Management Contract.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson made a motion to Approve EdOps Data Compliance & Academic Performance Management Contract.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
David Collier
Absent

G.

K12ITC Contract

Matt Samson made a motion to Approve the K12ITC Contract.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye

H.

Safe Return to School and Continuity Plan

Matt Samson made a motion to Approve the Safe Return to School and Continuity Plan.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Mary Viveros
Aye

III. Finance Committee

A.

Finance Committee Report

  • $3 million surplus
  • $5.7 million cash reserve
  • 170 days of casy
  • $3 million surplus
  • $5.7 million cash reserve
  • 170 days of cash

B.

Approve May Expenses

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

C.

2021-22 HPA Budget

Robin Carlson made a motion to Approve the draft HPA 2021-22 budget.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Matt Samson
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Mary Viveros
Aye

IV. Academics

A.

Academic Committee Report

Mary Viveros made a motion to Approve Academic Committee Report.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
  • Discussed EOY STAR data
  • Vital part of sponsor's requirements which will be monitored.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Absent
David Collier
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

V. Governance and Board Development

A.

Governance & Board Development Committee

Robin Carlson made a motion to Accept Governance Committee report and election of Danielle Binion to the Board of Directors.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
  • Met with Kent Peterson: new member training will be available online beginning June 30th; assist with Superintendent's evaluation in 2021-22; utilize Peterson as a resource for training.
  • Board training:  during meetings; retreat
  • Committees expressed desire to do training in their area of expertise.
  • Matt will send email to discuss training after reviewing monitoring plan to make sure training aligns with the plan.
  • BOD has met goals established by the Commission. 
  • Dana Cutler will facilitate discussion about Superintendent's evaluation.
  • Recommendation for Danielle Binion to be elected to the HPA BOD.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye

VI. New Business

A.

SchoolSmart KC Purchase of HPA Elementary School

Matt Samson made a motion to Approve the SchoolSmart KC Purchase of HPA Elementary School with stipulation that Dr. Strickland, Superintendent could sign in lieu of Dr. Mary Viveros, BOD President as outlined on Article VI., Section 1 of the HPA BOD bylaws.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye

B.

HPA Elementary School Lease

Matt Samson made a motion to Approve the lease of HPA Elementary School with stipulation that Dr. Strickland, Superintendent could sign in lieu of Dr. Mary Viveros, BOD President as outlined on Article VI., Section 1 of the HPA BOD bylaws.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye

VII. Old Business

A.

HPA Performance Dashboard

Robin Carlson made a motion to Approve the HPA Performance Dashboard pending the addition of the Freshmen and Senior on track numbers.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Absent
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Robin Carlson
Absent

VIII. Calendar

A.

Upcoming Dates

  • Summer school ends July 1st
  • District will be closed for July 4th holiday on July 5th.

IX. Closing Items

A.

Motion to go into Closed Session

Matt Samson 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 (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded and (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
Matt Samson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye

B.

Motion to go into Closed Session/Return to General Session

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

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Robin Carlson made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Lynne Beaver
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Viveros