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International Academy of Flint

IAF Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

International Academy of Flint will prepare students for success in college or career, inspire students to respect learning, and lead purposeful lives.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Diane Thompson 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Diane Thompson 3 m
  C. Conflict of Interest   Diane Thompson 2 m
  D. Approval of Agenda Vote Diane Thompson 3 m
  E. EpiCenter Update   Traci Cormier 1 m
   

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  F. Designate New Board Corresponding Agent Vote Traci Cormier 2 m
   

With the resignation of Kayla Comer from International Academy of Flint, a new Board Corresponding Agent needs to be designated. 

  
  G. Mott Community College Administration   Diane Thompson 3 m
  H. Student Discipline SD2026-2027 #2 Vote Kendra Giles 10 m
  I. Student Discipline SD2026-2027 #1 Vote Kendra Giles 10 m
  J. Academic Update   Traci Cormier 15 m
II. Public Comment 6:20 PM
  A. Public Comment Discuss Diane Thompson 3 m
   
The Board recognizes the public's right to comment on educational issues and the value of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters.
Pursuant to Board Policy, public comment is limited to three minutes duration.
No participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. 
Participants shall direct all comments to the Board and not to staff or other participants.  All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question Board members individually.
Tape or video recordings are permitted during open session only, provided the person operating the recorder has contacted the School Director prior to the Board meeting.
  
III. Consent Agenda 6:23 PM
  A. Approval of September 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Diane Thompson 3 m
     
  B. IAF Budget vs Actual FYI Jacob R. Sopczynski 1 m
IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business 6:27 PM
  A. Ratify Disbursements & Transfers Vote Jacob R. Sopczynski 3 m
  B. Enrollment - Student Applicants Vote Kendra Giles 3 m
  C. Field Trips Vote Traci Cormier 4 m
   

6 field trip requests for the Thrive Up and Thrive On After School Program for the months of October, November, and December.

 

  1. October 15, 2026 to Flushing Farms, 7096 Gillette Road, Flushing, MI 48433
  2. October 15, 2026 to Wilderness Trails Zoo, 11721 Gera Road, Birch Run, MI 48415
  3. November 5, 2026 to Rollhaven Skating Center, 5315 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48507
  4. November 19, 2026 to Grand Blanc Lanes, 5301 S. Saginaw Road, Flint, MI 48507
  5. December 3, 2026 to Sky Zone, 3450 Miller Road, Flint, MI 48507
  6. December 14, 2026 to Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

4 field trip requests for grades 11 and 12 for the month of October.

 

  1. October 6, 2026 to Saginaw Valley State University College Tour (Grade 12)
  2. October 14, 2026 to Grand Valley State University College Tour (Grade 12)
  3. October 15, 2026 to Mott Community College College Fair (Grade 11/12)
  4. October 21, 2026 to Dort Financial Center for MiCareer Quest (Grade 11/12)
  
  D. Concise Consulting Contract Vote Traci Cormier 3 m
  E. CMU Update FYI Jonathan Trout 5 m
  F. Legal Update FYI Greg Meihn 10 m
VI. Other Business 6:55 PM
  A. Announcement of Next Meeting FYI 1 m
   

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 21,  2026, at 5:30 p.m. 

  
VII. Committee Reports 6:56 PM
  A. Finance/Facility Committee FYI
  B. Academic Performance Committee FYI
   

 
 
  C. Culture Committee FYI
  D. Governance Committee FYI
VIII. Extended Public Comment 6:56 PM
  A. Public comment on items not limited to agenda items FYI Diane Thompson 5 m
IX. Closing Items 7:01 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Diane Thompson 1 m