Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 28, 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, October 28, 2024 at Hogan Preparatory Academy Main Office, at 1331 E Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO.
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Directors Present
Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion (remote), Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote), Pokam Ngomsi (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, Jeff White (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Mary Esselman (remote), Mike Jones (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote), Simone Chambers (remote), Tara Adams (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Daniel Smith called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Oct 28, 2024 at 5:38 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
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| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
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D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve August 26, 2024 Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 08-26-24.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
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| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
B.
HPA BOD October HR Report
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA BOD October HR Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
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| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Daniel Smith |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
III. Academic Committee Report
A.
HPA Academic Committee Report
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the HPA Academic Committee Report.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
Dr. Tamara Burns, RD, presented the report:
- Climate & culture-great
- APR for 2024 is 67.5%; up from last year
- Teamwork and Board support--greatly appreciated
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
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| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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IV. Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve HPA Finance Commitee Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
Financials discussed.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
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| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
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| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Expenses
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve Expenses.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
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| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
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| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
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V. New Business
A.
HPA SPED Compliance
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA SPED Compliance Plan.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
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| Daniel Smith |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
B.
KLS Refinancing
Jeff White, CCM: presented a plan.
BOD recommended to table until next BOD meeting.
C.
KCPS Bond
The BOD agreed to table until a special board meeting.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
Daniel Smith made a motion to Go Into General Session with no action to be taken
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.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
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| Daniel Smith |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
Daniel Smith made a motion to Return to General Session with no action taken.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
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| Daniel Smith |
Aye
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| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
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| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
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| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
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| Pokam Ngomsi |
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 7:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Daniel Smith
Ladonna Johnson, ED: