International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 15, 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. Houck, J. Kelley, J. Sopczynski, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
None
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
J. Sopczynski
Guests Present
Amanda Goodar, C. Merante, G. Meihn, J. Donald, K. Comer, Kendra Giles, Keona Thompson, Kimdric Waller, Ms. Brown - Parent, Nikole Southworth, Novee Pennyman, Sarah-Beth Alexander, T. Cormier, Tamara Smeltzer
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 Sep 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
F. Booker made a motion to Approve the Agenda.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Academic Update
F.
EpiCenter Update
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of August 18th, 2025 Meeting Minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 08-18-25.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
IAF Budget vs Actual
III. New Business
A.
New Students
F. Booker made a motion to Deny all of the enrollments presented due to safety concerns.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Abstain
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
B.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski left at 6:34 PM.
C.
Field Trip Approvals
J. Houck made a motion to Approve Field Trip.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Legal Update
J. Houck made a motion to to move to a closed meeting to discuss the terms and conditions of a settlement proposal regarding the lawsuit against Partners Solution.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
Closed at 6:49
J. Houck made a motion to to not approve the settlement proposal that removes the ban for Kendall & Mitchell to return to school property.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
J. Houck made a motion to invite Kendall & Mitchell to a Board meeting to discuss with them the restrictions, request for removal of the ban, educational concerns of the school, and protection of the children, and related concerns. This meeting would occur off campus.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
Requested by Greg Meihn
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
No
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
J. Houck made a motion to Move back to open meeting.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
Opened at 7:12 PM
E.
CMU
F.
HS Course Guide, 25-26
J. Houck made a motion to Approve all courses.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Partnership with Haskell Community Center
H.
Parent Advisory Committee Nominee
J. Houck made a motion to Approve nominee.
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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson