International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 17, 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, J. Sopczynski, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
M. Childress
Guests Present
G. Meihn, J. Donald, 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 Aug 17, 2026 at 5:34 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
J. Houck made a motion to Approve Agenda.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
EpiCenter Update
F.
Academic Update
G.
Academic Presentation -- Preparations for 26-27 AY
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of July 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
J. Houck made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting - Annual Meeting on 07-20-26.
D. Barbee seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
IAF Budget vs Actual
III. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve disbursements and Transfers.
D. Barbee seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Enrollment - Student Applicants
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Not accept any of the enrollment applications.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Barbee |
Aye
|
C.
Student Handbook
D. Thompson made a motion to Approve Student Handbook.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Wellness Policy
J. Houck made a motion to Approve the Wellness policy.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Fundraising 26-27
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve the Fundraising for 26-27.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
27-28 Re Enrollment and Open Enrollment
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve the 27-28 Reenrollment and open enrollment dates.
D. Barbee seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Educator Effectiveness Documents, 26-27
J. Houck made a motion to Approve the educator effectiveness documents.
D. Barbee seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Course Approval 26-27
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Courses for 26-27 school year.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Uniform Policy
J. Houck made a motion to Approve the Uniform Policy.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
CMU Update
K.
Legal Update
L.
Field Trip Approval
J. Houck made a motion to Approve the Student Summit for RP in September to Camp Copneconic.
D. Barbee 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 7:09 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson