Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Date and Time
Monday November 22, 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, November 22, 2021 at Hogan Preparatory Academy District Office, at 6409 Agnes 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), Danielle Binion (remote), David Collier (remote), Lynne Beaver (remote), Mary Viveros (remote), Matt Samson (remote), Robin Carlson (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Annelise Thurber (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Derek Gikin (remote), Jamie Berry (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), Jayson Strickland (remote), Jazmine Salach (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 Nov 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Albert Ray made a motion to Adopt agenda.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
- Thanks to BOD members:
- Albert Ray: Connection to community colleges and engineering pathways
- Danielle Binion: Connection to Harriet Stowe
- Thank you to staff for all the work that is being done.
F.
Comments from the Superintendent
- Dr. Burns documents highlighting needs of staff and responses
- Superintendent Student Advisory Board; one per building; meetings to take place in December
- Enrollment/recruitment season in progress; re-enrollment started
- Data meetings with principals
- Thanks to staff and BOD!
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of October 25, 2021 Minutes
Matt Samson made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 10-25-21.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Closed Session Minutes
Matt Samson made a motion to Approve closed session minutes.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
C.
HPA HR Report
Matt Samson made a motion to Approve HR report.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
D.
HPA Banking Resolution
Matt Samson made a motion to Approve HPA Banking Resolution.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
E.
HPA Credit Card Resolution
Matt Samson made a motion to Approve HPA Credit Card Resolution.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
F.
Ratify HPA Calendar Change
Matt Samson made a motion to Ratify HPA Calendar Change.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
G.
HPA BOD Policy 4710 Update
Matt Samson made a motion to Approve HPA BOD Policy 4710 Update.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
III. Finance Committee
A.
Finance Committee Report
Danielle Binion made a motion to Approve Finance Committee Report.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
- Slight improvement of net forecasted income
- No concerns with audit
- Projected significant decrease in forecast year end cash
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
B.
Approve October Expenses
Lynne Beaver made a motion to Approve October Expenses.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
C.
HPA Audit
Lynne Beaver made a motion to Approve HPA Audit.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
- Derek Gikin, with Daniel Jones & Assoc, presented information regarding audit. The audit was in compliance:
- 3 parts
- Financial: unmodified opinion
- State requirements: in compliance
- Federal awards: unmodified opinion
- 3 parts
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
IV. Academic Committee
A.
Academic Committee Report
David Collier made a motion to Approve Academic Committee Report.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
- SQR identifies there is work to do
- Teachers working hard but struggling
- Identify high priority areas to focus on
- Thanks to Director Ray for observing at middle school
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
V. Governance and Board Development Committee
A.
Governance & Board Development Committee
Danielle Binion made a motion to Approve Governance and Board Development Committee Report.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
- Teacher resignation protocols
- Robbyn Wahby: BOD trainings
- Superintendent succession plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
B.
HPA Board of Directors Public Comment Procedure
Albert Ray made a motion to Approve HPA BOD Public Comment Procedure.
David Collier seconded the motion.
- Dana Cutler advised BOD does not have to respond to comments at meetings.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
C.
White Paper Training
White Paper Training conducted on pages 15 to the end.
VI. New Business
A.
HPA Development Plans
- Dr. Burns will be working with Roxanne Prather to help with donor development and funding.
- Question: Will this be a portion of funding yearly? Answer: It will be on an ongoing basis.
B.
Recruitment & Attendance Plans
Jazmine Salach presented the Recruitment & Attendance Plans to the BOD.
C.
Health Insurance Renewal
Dr. Tanya Shippy advised Humana wants to increase premiums by 35%. The plan expires 12/31/21. Staff is working with Bukaty on this matter.
D.
OSHHA Update
Dr. Tanya Shippy discussed staff needing to provide proof of vaccinations and the OSHHA requirements.
VII. Old Business
A.
HPA Charter Contract Enrollment Amendment
Annelise Thurber provided update on E-learning and enrollment. E-learning policy updated to be more robust. Currently (121) students enrolled in virtual learning. December 10th is the deadline to transfer to in person.
Danielle Binion made a motion to Approve the HPA Charter Contract Enrollment Amendment.
Lynne Beaver seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
VIII. Calendar
A.
Upcoming Dates
Focus on the next BOD meeting date is December 13th.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
Matt Samson made a motion to 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 | |
|---|---|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Return to General Session
Albert Ray made a motion to Return to General Session with no action to be taken by the Board.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matt Samson |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
C.
HPA BOD Meeting Evaluation/Reflection
- Survey sent to BOD and responses to be discussed at next meeting.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
Matt Samson made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
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
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Viveros