International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
International Academy of Flint will prepare students for success in college or career, inspire students to respect learning, and lead purposeful lives.
Directors Present
D. Thompson, F. Booker, J. Kelley, J. Sopczynski, M. Childress
Directors Absent
J. Houck, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Kelley
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
J. Sopczynski
Guests Present
C. Merante, Deantio Shakir, G. Meihn (remote), J. Donald, K. Comer, Kendra Giles, Novee Pennyman, T. Cormier
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Thompson called a meeting of the board of directors of International Academy of Flint to order on Monday Aug 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
J. Kelley arrived at 5:34 PM.
J. Sopczynski left at 6:00 PM.
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
M. Childress made a motion to Approve Agenda.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Academic Update
F.
Attendance Presentation
G.
EpiCenter Update
H.
Student Enrollment Hearing SD202526-4
M. Childress made a motion to Approve enrollment with monthly Academic Updates to Board.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Student Matter SD202526-3
F. Booker made a motion to accept the recommendation of the school administration and expel the student.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of July 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 07-21-25.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
New Students
F. Booker made a motion to Deny enrollment for all 5 students.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Absent
|
C.
IAF Budget vs Actual
III. New Business
A.
Expectation of Board Members
M. Childress made a motion to Approve the expectation of Board Members with the change to board members must attend 75% of meetings.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
C.
Field Trip Approvals
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Field Trips.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Legal Update
E.
CMU
F.
Pupil Transportation - Vision Tours Contract
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Contract.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Student Handbook
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Student Handbook.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
HS Course Guide, 25-26
F. Booker made a motion to Approve Course Guide.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
F. Booker