David Collier made a motion to Amend and adopt the agenda to add the Finance report.

Mary Viveros seconded the motion.

John Welchen made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy on 01-23-23.

Albert Ray seconded the motion.

John Welchen made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Retreat on 02-11-23.

Albert Ray seconded the motion.

John Welchen made a motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes.

Albert Ray seconded the motion.

David Collier made a motion to Accept the financial report and reduce the ADA reporting to DESE.

Robin Carlson seconded the motion.

John Welchen made a motion to Approve January Expenses.

Albert Ray seconded the motion.

Albert Ray made a motion to Approve the Academic Committee report.

Robin Carlson seconded the motion.

John Welchen made a motion to Table action on the Mader Grant.

Albert Ray seconded the motion.

John Welchen made a motion to Accept the lowest contract for the ES move.

Albert Ray seconded the motion.

David Collier made a motion to Approve the Elevate Contract.

Robin Carlson seconded the motion.

John Welchen 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 (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...with action to be taken.

David Collier seconded the motion.

Mary Viveros made a motion to Adjourn to General Session with action to be taken.

David Collier seconded the motion.

David Collier made a motion to The HPA Board directs the HPA superintendent, cabinet, and legal counsel to conduct necessary negotiations with potential partners to evaluate a potential merger or partnership, and to address all related charter amendment, staffing, programming, communication, and governance issues, with any final merger or partnership to be submitted to the Board for final approval and adoption. The HPA superintendent and cabinet are also hereby authorized to execute and deliver any documents and agreements necessary to conduct such negotiations.

Albert Ray seconded the motion.

Mary Viveros made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.

Albert Ray seconded the motion.

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mary Viveros