Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Date and Time
Monday December 13, 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, December 13, 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), Mary Viveros (remote), Robin Carlson (remote)
Directors Absent
Lynne Beaver, Matt Samson
Guests Present
Annelise Thurber (remote), Chartella Bloodsoe (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Jamie Berry (remote), Janice Thomas, Jayson Strickland, Jazmine Salach (remote), Tamara Burns (remote), Tanya Shippy (remote), edwin wright (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 Dec 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Danielle Binion made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
- Congratulations to Dr. Shippy and Jamie Berry; they will be missed.
- Best wishes and appreciation for the staff
F.
Comments from the Superintendent
II. HPA Board Dashboard
A.
HPA BOD November Dashboard
- BOD attendance increased
- Cash on hand increased
- Student performance shows increase.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of November 22, 2021 Minutes
David Collier made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 11-22-21.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of Closed Session Minutes
David Collier made a motion to Approve closed session minutes.
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
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
C.
HPA Inventory/Technology Report
David Collier made a motion to Approve HPA Technology Report.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
IV. Finance Committee
A.
Finance Committee Report
Robin Carlson made a motion to Approve Finance Committee report.
Danielle Binion seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
B.
Approve November Expenses
Albert Ray made a motion to Approve November Expenses.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
V. Academic Committee
A.
Academic Committee Report
David Collier made a motion to Approve the Academic Committee Report.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
- Met on 12/13
- Student performance shows improvement
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
VI. Governance and Board Development Committee
A.
Governance & Board Development Committee
Danielle Binion made a motion to Approve the Governance & Board Dev Committee Report.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
- Meeting on 12/17
- Kent Peterson will work with them on Superintendent & Director succession plan
- Training calendar developed and will be presented in January, 2022
- BOD retreat planning
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
VII. New Business
A.
HPA Board Acknowledgement of Closure Assurance- Certifications
Dr. Tamara Burns led discussion on the sponsor's closure processes and guidelines.
B.
HPA Professional Development Update
Jazmine Salach discussed the December 10th PD and the work the teachers put in regarding discipline, behaviors and strategies.
Question: What were the (5) top behaviors?
Answer: 1. Following directions; 2. positive peer to peer interactions; 3. collaboration; 4. unsafe behavior and 5. getting started on tasks promptly
VIII. Old Business
A.
HPA Staff Resignations
Albert Ray made a motion to The employee being given notice that leaving the assignment without being formally released from the contract by the Board may result in petitioning the State Board of Education to suspend the employee’s certificate.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
B.
HPA Health Insurance Renewal
Albert Ray made a motion to Increase the payment toward employee benefits to $505 per month and approve the contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
David Collier seconded the motion.
Question: Is there any thought to pooling districts together?
Answer: Doug Thaman had mentioned it but it has not been discussed further.
Question: What are we doing to promote healthy practices to decrease claims?
Answer: Carrier had a wellness program but not sure if it was emphasized enough.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
IX. Calendar
A.
Upcoming Dates
Dr. Jayson Strickland mentioned the community meetings to be held on December 14th about the facilities project.
X. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
David Collier made a motion to enter 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.
Danielle Binion seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Return to General Session
David Collier made a motion to Return to General Session with no action to be taken
by the Board.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Robin Carlson |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
Aye
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
C.
HPA BOD Meeting Evaluation/Reflection
D.
Adjourn Meeting
Robin Carlson made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| David Collier |
Aye
|
| Lynne Beaver |
Absent
|
| Matt Samson |
Absent
|
| Albert Ray |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Mary Viveros |
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 6:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Viveros