Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 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, August 24, 2024 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.
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Directors Present
Danielle Binion (remote), Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote), Pokam Ngomsi (remote)
Directors Absent
Daniel Smith
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Pokam Ngomsi
Guests Present
Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Cathy Kendricks (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Janice Thomas, LaDonna Johnson (remote), Michael Jones (remote), Phil Lascuola, Simone Chambers (remote), Tamara Burns
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Danielle Binion called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Aug 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 |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
Ladonna Johnson, Executive Director:
- Thanks & Welcome
- Enrollment update: 951
- Schools are ready for learning!
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve June 24, 2024 Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 06-24-24.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
B.
Approve July 9, 2024 Minutes
Joel Ritchie made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Special Meeting on 07-09-24.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
C.
Approve July 31, 2024 Minutes
Joel Ritchie made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Special Meeting on 07-31-24.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
D.
HPA BOD August HR Report
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the August HR Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
III. Academic Committee Report
A.
HPA Academic Committee Report
Pokam Ngomsi left at 6:00 PM.
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the Academic Committee Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
IV. Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the Finance Committee Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
C.
HPA Banking Resolution
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve the removal of HPA Banking Resolution from the Board policy handbook.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
V. HPA Governance Committee
A.
HPA BOD Policy
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the removal of the HPA Banking Resolution from the Board policy handbook.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
C.
Adjourn Meeting
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion
Dr. Danielle Binion, President: