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Hogan Preparatory Academy

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Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday February 26, 2024 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, February 26, 2024 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.

 

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Directors Present

Albert Ray, Erin Lenihan (remote), Natalie Lewis

Directors Absent

Danielle Binion

Guests Present

Adrienne Page (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, Juanda Bryant (remote), Krischawna Robinson (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Mike Jones, Phil Lascuola (remote), Tamara Burns, Tameka Green (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Albert Ray called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Feb 26, 2024 at 5:35 PM.

C.

Adoption of Agenda

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

  • Commission held meeting with all charters
    • Common issues:
      • Transportation
      • Finance
      • Find ways to leverage association to advocate on our behalf

F.

Comments from the Executive Director

  • Great conference; able to hear same struggles throughout the charter schools
  • Introduction of Dr. Tamara Burns as Regional Director
  • Significant efforts to close academic gaps
  • Focus on enrollment; instructional rigor and curriculum development
  • Principals Jones and Robinson gave reports outlining highlights at both campuses 

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve December 11, 2023 Minutes

Erin Lenihan made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 12-11-23.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Absent
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

B.

Approve December 20, 2023 Minutes

Erin Lenihan made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Special Meeting on 12-20-23.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Danielle Binion
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Abstain

C.

Hogan HR Report

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve HR Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.

BOD requested arrival date be added to the report.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Danielle Binion
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

III. Academic Committee Report

A.

HPA Academic Committee Report

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the Academic Committee Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
  • Dr. Burns discussed MAP and MPI data
  • SPED provided update on the CAP
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Absent
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye

IV. Finance Committee

A.

HPA Finance Committee Report

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve Finance Committee Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

B.

Approve Expenses

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve Expenses.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Danielle Binion
Absent

C.

Request for Proposal for Auditor

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve RFP for Auditor.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Danielle Binion
Absent
Albert Ray
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye

V. New Business

A.

Missouri Charter Public School Commission

Dr. Thurber went over the policy with the BOD.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Motion to Go into Closed Session

Natalie Lewis 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.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Absent
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye

B.

General Session

Board voted to approve alternative placement for behavior support.

C.

Motion to Adjourn to General Session

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adjourn to the General Session.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Danielle Binion
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Albert Ray