International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 20, 2026 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. Barbee, D. Thompson, F. Booker, J. Houck, M. Childress
Directors Absent
J. Sopczynski, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
C. Merante, G. Meihn, K. Comer, K. 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 Apr 20, 2026 at 5:33 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
M. Childress made a motion to Approve agenda for 4.20.26.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
EpiCenter Update
F.
Academic Update
G.
Student Hearing SD20252026-9-02
J. Houck made a motion to approve the recommendation made by the administration of suspension for the remainder of the year, and must reapply to IAF next year.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Barbee |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
H.
School and Community Engagement Sharing
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of March 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
F. Booker made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 03-16-26.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
IAF Budget vs Actual
III. New Business
A.
Field Trip Request
J. Houck made a motion to Approve both field trip requests for Trive On Afterschool and the 3rd Grade.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Rotary (RYLA) Rotary Youth Leadership Abroad
J. Houck made a motion to follow the parents' discretion in determining whether their children will participate in the field trip. However, they would like to acknowledge their concerns about this field trip being outside the United States, and that no IAF staff member will be in attendance.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Barbee |
No
|
| F. Booker |
No
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
C.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
D.
Legal Update
J. Houck made a motion to go into closed session at 6:40PM.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M. Childress made a motion to to go back into option session at 7PM.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
CMU Update
J. Houck made a motion to accept the same format for the 26-27 board meeting schedule, on the Third Monday of each month, with the exception of Holidays.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Athletics
J. Houck made a motion to To deny the Facility Request for Flint North Western.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
CSTAG, or Comprehensive School Threat Assessment
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 7:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson