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
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye

D.

Comments from Public

E.

Comments from the Board President

F.

Comments from the Executive Director

Ladonna Johnson, ED:

  • Lead to Read partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha at elementary school;  needs 2 or 3 more volunteers; Dr. Lewis will like to volunteer
  • Dr. Mary Esselman: provided updates about scholars at OB.
    • Capstone dates: 12/3-12/13

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

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.

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

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
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
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
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Daniel Smith
Aye
Natalie Lewis
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
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
Erin Lenihan
Aye
Pokam Ngomsi
Aye
Joel Ritchie
Aye
Danielle Binion
Aye
Natalie Lewis
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 7:47 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Daniel Smith