Hogan Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
Daniel Smith (remote), Danielle Binion (remote), Joel Ritchie (remote), Natalie Lewis (remote), Pokam Ngomsi (remote)
Directors Absent
Erin Lenihan
Guests Present
Adrienne Page (remote), Andrea Robinson (remote), Annelise Thurber, Dana Cutler (remote), Dominique Betts, Elvin Barchers (remote), Janice Thomas, Kimberlee Highland (remote), LaDonna Johnson, Michael Jones (remote), Paul Farrington (remote), Phil Lascuola (remote), Simone Chambers (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 Apr 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM.
C.
Adoption of Agenda
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
D.
Comments from Public
E.
Comments from the Board President
F.
Comments from the Executive Director
Ladonna Johnson:
- Back in KC
- Testing in progress
- Excited about scores
- Staffing in progress
- Seniors had prom
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve March 20th Finance Committee Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting on 03-20-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
B.
Approve March 24th BOD Meeting Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting on 03-24-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
C.
Approve April 9th Academic Committee Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy BOD Academic Committee Meeting on 04-09-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
D.
Approve April 14th BOD Special Meeting Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Special Meeting on 04-14-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
E.
Approve April 17th Financial Committee Minutes
Natalie Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Hogan Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting on 04-17-25.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
III. New Business
A.
HPA Attorney Fee Increase
Pokam Ngomsi made a motion to Approve the HPA Attorney Fee Increase.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
B.
Approve Sumner One Contract
Pokam Ngomsi made a motion to Approve Sumner One Contract for 24 months.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
C.
HPA BOD Meeting Date Change
Daniel Smith made a motion to Approve the HPA BOD meeting date change from May 26th to May 19tth.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
D.
HPA Age Criteria for Kindergarten Admission Model Policy
Joel Ritchie made a motion to approve the HPA Age Criteria for Kindergarten Admission Model Policy.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
IV. Finance Committee
A.
HPA Finance Committee Report
Natalie Lewis 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
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Expenses
Pokam Ngomsi made a motion to Approve Expenses.
Joel Ritchie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
V. Calendar
A.
Upcoming Dates
Ladonna Johnson provided important dates to the BOD.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Motion to Go into Closed Session
Natalie Lewis made a motion to enter into 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 with action to be taken.
Daniel Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to Adjourn to General Session
Natalie Lewis made a motion to Return to General Session with action to be taken.
Pokam Ngomsi seconded the motion.
Dr. Binion reported no votes were taken in closed session.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
C.
Motion from Closed Session
Joel Ritchie made a motion to Approve the recommendation for restricted placement for (20) days not to exceed $6000 in cost.
Natalie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
D.
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,
Danielle Binion
Dr. Danielle Binion:
Welcome and glad to see everyone!