Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion (remote), Erin Lenihan, Natalie Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
Joel Ritchie, Pokam Ngomsi
Guests Present
Adrienne Page (remote), Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, JoAnn Gama (remote), Keith Cutler (remote), LaDonna Johnson, Tamara Burns (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 Feb 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Danielle Binion made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
LaDonna Johnson:
- Scholars out since 2/11/25
- Reminder about the PFD
- DEI wording in policies
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve January 23, 2025 Minutes
Erin Lenihan made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 01-23-25.
Danielle Binion seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
B.
HPA BOD January HR Report
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the HR report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
III. Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Approve the Finance Committee Report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
Eva Spilker presented the finanacial reports.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
IV. Academic Committee Report
A.
HPA BOD Academic Committee Report
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve the Academic Committee Report.
Danielle Binion seconded the motion.
Dr. Tamara Burns presented the report:
- Data discussion
Adrienne Page presented the SPED report.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
V. HPA Governance Committee
A.
HPA Revocation and Closure Review
Dr. Annelise Thurber highlighted information as part of the Revocation and Closure review.
VI. New Business
A.
HPA SY25-26 Compensation
Danielle Binion made a motion to Approve the HPA SY25-25 Compensation.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
JoAnn Gama presented the compensation packet.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
VII. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
Danielle Binion 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 | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adjourn to General Session with no action to be taken.
Danielle Binion seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
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,
Danielle Binion
Dr. Danielle Binion: Thanked everyone for attending and resiliency.