Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 16, 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, December 16, 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)
Directors Absent
Pokam Ngomsi
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Natalie Lewis
Guests Present
Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Clark Hanner (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, Jeff White (remote), LaDonna Johnson (remote), Simone Chambers (remote), Tamara Burns (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Natalie Lewis arrived at 5:53 PM.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Danielle Binion called a meeting of the board of directors of Hogan Preparatory Academy to order on Monday Dec 16, 2024 at 5:37 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Joel Ritchie made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
- Thank you for a fantastic year
- Appreciate all contributions by staff and BOD
- Hope & resilience
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
- Thank you for BOD support
- Academicg growth
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve October 28, 2024 Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 10-28-24.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
B.
Approve November 6, 2024 Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from HPA BOD Meeting Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Special Meeting on 11-06-24.
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 |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
C.
Approve December 6, 2024 minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from the HPA BOD meeting Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Special Meeting on 12-06-24.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
D.
HPA BOD December HR Report
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the December HR report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
III. Old Business
A.
KLS Refinancing
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve Columbus Capitol to be engaged as HPA's financial advisor.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Abstain
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
IV. Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve the Finance Commitee Meeting.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
Eva Spilker presented the financial report for November, 2024.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Expenses
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve expenses.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Abstain
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
C.
HPA Financial Audit
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve the audit.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
Clark Hanner, Marr & Co presented the audit.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Abstain
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
V. Academic Committee Report
A.
HPA Academic Committee Report
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve the Academic Committee Report.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
Dr. Tamara Burn presented the report.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
VI. HPA Governance Committee
A.
Approve HPA Policies Changes and Updates
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the (3) policies.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
Dr. Annelise Thurber presented the policies to be updated and/or added.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Abstain
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
VII. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
Daniel Smith made a motion to Go into closed session 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....with no action to be taken.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
Daniel Smith made a motion to Adjourn to General Session.
Joel Ritchie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| 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 7:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion