Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion, Erin Lenihan (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote)
Directors Absent
Natalie Lewis, Pokam Ngomsi
Guests Present
Amy Brown (remote), Dana Cutler (remote), Eva Spilker (remote), Janice Thomas, LaDonna Johnson (remote), Martha McGeehon (remote), Phil Lascuola (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 Mar 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
LaDonna Johnson:
- Back from Spring Break
- Last stretch
- Thanks to Noah Devine & his team
- Go Bond
- Push for voters
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve January 16th Finance Committee Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting on 01-16-25.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
B.
Approve February 10, 2025 Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Special Meeting on 02-10-25.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
C.
Approve February 12th Academic Committee Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy BOD Academic Committee Meeting on 02-12-25.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
D.
Approve February 14th Governance Committee Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Board of Directors Governance Committee Meeting on 02-14-25.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
E.
Approve February 24, 2025 Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 02-24-25.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
F.
Approve February 27, 2025 Minutes
Daniel Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board Special Meeting on 02-27-25.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
G.
HPA BOD February HR Report
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA BOD February HR report.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
III. New Business
A.
Missouri Public Charter School Commission Annual Review
Martha McGeehon & LaDonna Johnson presented the FY2024 annual report.
B.
HPA Summer School Program & Finances
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA Summer School Program & Finances.
Erin Lenihan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
IV. Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Approve the HPA Finance Committee Report.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
V. HPA Governance Committee
A.
Sponsorship
Erin Lenihan made a motion to Apply to other KCPS and SLUE as sponsors for the K-12 LEA.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Danielle Binion
Welcome by Dr. Binion