International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 20, 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, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
J. Kelley, J. Sopczynski
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
C. Merante, G. Meihn, K. Comer, Kendra Giles, T. Cormier
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Houck called a meeting of the board of directors of International Academy of Flint to order on Monday Oct 20, 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 agenda.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Y. Speights-Beaugard arrived at 5:51 PM.
E.
Student Hearing
M. Childress made a motion to approve the recommendation by the school.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
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| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
F.
Academic Update
G.
EpiCenter Update
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of September 15th, 2025 Meeting Minutes
F. Booker made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 09-15-25.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
IAF Budget vs Actual
III. Unfinished Business
A.
Partnership with Haskell Community Center
J. Houck made a motion to Approve partnership contract with Haskell Community Center.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
IV. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
B.
Field Trip Approvals
J. Houck made a motion to Approve all field trips.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
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C.
Course Approval
F. Booker made a motion to Approve the updated course list.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Access Door Control Locks Contract
F. Booker made a motion to approve final contract.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to To move into closed session for both EOP and Legal Update.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
EOP
J. Houck made a motion to approve the EOP.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
F.
Legal Update
J. Houck made a motion to Move back to open session.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F. Booker made a motion to Motion to approve for Diane to sign on behalf of the International Academy of Flint.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
V. 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 6:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Houck