Hogan Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Hogan Preparatory Academy

Date and Time

Monday November 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, November 28, 2022 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO. 

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Directors Present

Albert Ray (remote), Danielle Binion (remote), David Collier (remote), John Welchen (remote), Mary Viveros (remote), Matt Samson (remote), Robin Carlson (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Avanti Mcdowell (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Edwin Wright (remote), Janice Thomas (remote), Jayson Strickland (remote), Jazmine Salach (remote), Jerome Bobbitt (remote), Jodi Fortino (remote), Stephanie Graham (remote), Tamara Burns (remote), Tina Richardson (remote), Valorie Montgomery (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Mary Viveros called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Nov 28, 2022 at 5:30 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Albert Ray made a motion to Amend & adopt the agenda by moving items B & C under New Business before item A.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
John Welchen
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

Thanks to board members and staff for the hard work.

F.

Comments from the Superintendent

  • Moving forward with redesign plan for the second semester
  • Revised based on feedback from consultants

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of October 24, 2022 minutes

John Welchen made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 10-24-22.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Matt Samson
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
John Welchen
Aye

B.

Approval of November 22, 2022 minutes

John Welchen made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Special Meeting on 11-22-22.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
John Welchen
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
David Collier
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye

C.

Approve Closed Session Minutes

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

D.

HPA November HR Report

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

E.

MARC Headstart MOU

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

III. Finance Committee

A.

Finance Committee Report

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

B.

Approve October Expenses

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

IV. Academic Committee

A.

Academic Committee Report

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

V. Governance and Board Development Committee

A.

Governance Committee Report

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

VI. New Business

A.

Virtual School Overview

  • 94 active; 14 pending
  • Virtual pathway acceleration for the second semester
  • Virtual enrollment is a rolling enrollment

B.

2023-24 Health Insurance update

Robin Carlson made a motion to Approve option #2 which includes HPA $575 contribution to employee cost for health insurance and switch to United Healthcare.
Albert Ray seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
John Welchen
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye

C.

HPA Human Resources Staffing & Retention Bonus Plan

Albert Ray made a motion to Move forward with Option 1 for $1500 retention stipend to teachers and review of options for stipends for other staff.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
John Welchen
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye

D.

Ad Hoc Committee

Albert Ray made a motion to Establish the Ad Hoc Committee with a total budget authority of $75,000.
Matt Samson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
John Welchen
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye

VII. Closing Items

A.

Motion to Go into Closed Session

Robin Carlson made a motion to RSMo ยง 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.....(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
Robin Carlson
Aye
John Welchen
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Matt Samson
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

B.

Motion to Return to General Session

Albert Ray made a motion to Return to General Session with no action to be taken.
Danielle Binion seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Collier
Absent
Robin Carlson
Aye
Mary Viveros
Aye
John Welchen
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye

C.

Adjourn Meeting

John Welchen made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
Robin Carlson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Robin Carlson
Aye
John Welchen
Aye
David Collier
Absent
Danielle Binion
Aye
Matt Samson
Aye
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,
Mary Viveros