Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Date and Time

Monday March 28, 2022 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, March 28, 2022 at Operation Breakthrough, 3039 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109

Directors Present

Albert Ray, Danielle Binion, David Collier, Mary Viveros, Matt Samson, Robin Carlson

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Edwin Wright, Felecia Torres, James Tipton (remote), Janice Thomas, Jayson Strickland, Marisol Rodriguez (remote), Martha McGeehon (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 Mar 28, 2022 at 5:40 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Adoption of Agenda

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

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

  • Welcome back to board members to the first in person meeting.
  • Glad to be at Operation Breakthrough
  • Board should prepare to discuss questions at next meeting.

F.

Comments from the Superintendent

  • Glad to see everyone
  • Introduction of  Felecia Torres
  • Tour of Operation Breakthrough: Edwin  Wright explained the partnership with Operation Breakthrough; Mary Esselman, CEO of  Operation Breakthrough explained the program and  Ignition  Lab; Ja'Byron Hollis, HPA Senior, presented his Capstone project
  • Board Appreciation Month

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of February 28, 2022 Minutes

Matt Samson made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 02-28-22.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye

B.

HPA March HR Report

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

C.

HPA 2022-23 Calendar Revisions

Matt Samson made a motion to Approve the HPA 2022-23 calendar revisions.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

III. Finance Committee

A.

Finance Committee Report

Albert Ray made a motion to Approve the Finance Committee Report.
Danielle Binion seconded the motion.
  • Overall, no change.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

B.

Approve February Expenses

Matt Samson made a motion to Approve February expenses.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye

IV. Academic Committee

A.

Academic Committee Report

Danielle Binion made a motion to Approve the Academic Committee report.
David Collier seconded the motion.
  • Participation rate is a challenge due to attendance.
  • Improvement in data
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

V. Governance and Board Development Committee

A.

Governance & Board Development Committee

David Collier made a motion to Approve the Governance Committee report.
Danielle Binion seconded the motion.
  • Insignia meeting--board clerk will send options for this meeting
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

VI. New Business

A.

HPA Policy Revisions

  • Policies submitted to Board for first read; to be approved at April meeting.

B.

HPA 2022-23 Enrollment

  • Increase in numbers
  • Events weekly to promote enrollment

VII. Closing Items

A.

Motion to Go into Closed Session

David Collier made a motion to enter into Closed session pursuant to RSMo ยง 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.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

B.

Motion to Return to General Session

Matt Samson 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
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

C.

HPA BOD Meeting Evaluation/Reflection

D.

Adjourn Meeting

Matt Samson made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
David Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Viveros