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Hogan Preparatory Academy

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Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Special Meeting

Date and Time

Monday May 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Location

Notice is hereby given that the Hogan Preparatory Academy Board will conduct a Special Board Meeting at 5:30 PM on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.

 

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Directors Present

Albert Ray, Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion, Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote), Pokam Ngomsi

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, LaDonna Johnson (remote), Martha McGeehon (remote), Nicole Scott (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote), tburns@phalenleadershipacademies.org

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 May 20, 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
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Abstain
Albert Ray
Aye
Daniel Smith
Abstain
Joel Ritchie
Abstain

D.

Comments from the Board President

Albert Ray made the following:

  • Time of transition; continuity
  • Big year-accelerated learning

E.

Comments from the Executive Director

Ladonna Johnson:

  • Welcome to new BOD
  • Celebrations
    • 14 scholars received scholarships--$50,000
      • 2 were traditional for any school
      • (12) for select colleges only
  • Debra Mann,  Emmanual Child & Family Development Center: Operates after school program at elementary school; sponsoring summer school  by paying salaries and for transportation
  • Dayonne Richardson, Instructional Coach at elementary school,  instrumental in getting a grant to provide a library

F.

HPA/MCPSC FY23 Annual Report

  • Martha McGeehon with Commission made the 22-23 Annual report
    • Will come back to do a deep dive

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve April 22, 2024 Minutes

Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 04-22-24.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Danielle Binion
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Abstain
Joel Ritchie
Abstain
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Daniel Smith
Abstain

B.

Approve HPA Audit Contract

Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve HPA Audit Contract.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Albert Ray
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Abstain
Pokam Ngomsi
Abstain
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Daniel Smith
Abstain
Danielle Binion
Absent
Natalie Lewis
Aye

III. Finance Committee

A.

HPA Financial Committee Report

Erin Lenihan made a motion to approve the HPA Financial Committee Report.

Eva Spilker discussed the financials.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Pokam Ngomsi
No
Daniel Smith
No
Danielle Binion
Absent
Joel Ritchie
No
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye

B.

Approve HPA Expenses

Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve HPA Expenses.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daniel Smith
Abstain
Joel Ritchie
Abstain
Danielle Binion
Absent
Pokam Ngomsi
Abstain
Albert Ray
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye

IV. New Business

A.

HPA Teacher Plan Time Policy

Erin Lenihan made a motion to approve the HPA Teacher Plan Time Policy.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Danielle Binion
Absent
Joel Ritchie
Abstain
Albert Ray
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Abstain
Daniel Smith
Abstain
Erin Lenihan
Aye

B.

Election of new HPA Board of Directors

Erin Lenihan made a motion to elect the new HPA Board of Directors.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daniel Smith
Abstain
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Abstain
Albert Ray
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Abstain
Danielle Binion
Absent
Natalie Lewis
Aye

V. Closing Items

A.

Motion to Go into Closed Session

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adjourn to closed session 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 no action to be taken.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Daniel Smith
Aye
Danielle Binion
Absent
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye

B.

Motion to Adjourn to General Session

Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adjourn to General Session.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.

Discussion about upcoming Finance Committee meeting; changed to June 20th at 5:30pm.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Albert Ray
Aye
Danielle Binion
Absent
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Albert Ray