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 | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
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
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Erin Lenihan |
Absent
|
| Danielle Binion |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| 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
|
| Natalie Lewis |
Aye
|
| Joel Ritchie |
Aye
|
| Pokam Ngomsi |
Aye
|
| Daniel Smith |
Aye
|
| Danielle Binion |
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!