International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 17, 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 (remote), J. Sopczynski, M. Childress
Directors Absent
J. Kelley, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
Corey Merante, Jeff Sabolish, K. Comer, Kendra Giles, 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 Nov 17, 2025 at 5:33 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.
E.
Student Hearing 202526-5
F. Booker made a motion to Allow the student to return to school.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| J. Houck |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
F.
Presentation of Audit
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve the audit.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Academic Update
H.
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 10-20-25.
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
IV. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Disbursements & Transfers.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Field Trip Approvals
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approval all field trips.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Consulting Contract
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve contract for Consulting Contract.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
31-aa Presentation
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Not opt in and watch for changes.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Weapon Detection Policy
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve policy.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approval of Amended Budget 25/26
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approval of Amended Budget.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Legal Update
H.
CMU Update
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
B.
Jaquita Kelley Resignation
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Accept resignation.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
Invited Jaquita to stay on Committee
C.
Nomination of Dr. Barbee
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Accept the Nomination of Dr. Lynise Barbee.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| J. Houck |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
VI. 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 7:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson
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