International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 21, 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, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
G. Meihn, J. Donald, J. Trout, K. Giles
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 21, 2026 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.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
EpiCenter Update
F.
Academic Update
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of August 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes
F. Booker made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 08-17-26.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
J. Trout, CMU Representative was added to the list of guests in attendance of the 08/17/2026 meeting. Minutes were approved with that edit.
B.
IAF Budget vs Actual
III. New Business
A.
Re enrollment
D. Thompson made a motion to Deny re-enrollment based on previous enrollment history and conduct.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Abstain
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Barbee |
Aye
|
B.
Re enrollment
D. Thompson made a motion to Deny re-enrollment based on previous enrollment history and conduct.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Barbee |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Abstain
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
C.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Disbursements and Trasnfers.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Enrollment - Student Applicants
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Deny 10 new enrollment applications due to safety concerns.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Swimming Lessons , YMCA, K-5 athletics
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Swimming Lessons, YMCA, K-5 Athletics.
D. Thompson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Vision Tours Contract
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Vision Tours Contract.
D. Thompson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Use of parking area, Mr. Kenneth Scott
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve use of parking area with proper insurance and bonding provided by Mr. Scott.
D. Thompson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
CMU Update
I.
Legal Update
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 6:34 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Students from Grades 11 and 12 will participate in Experience Central Fall event on October 9, 2026.