International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 26, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Location
International Academy of Flint, 2820 S. Saginaw St, Flint, Michigan 48503
Directors Present
D. Bourke, D. Thompson, F. Booker, G. Wilkinson, J. Sopczynski, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
J. Houck
Guests Present
B. Gesaman, C. Pinkelman, T. Cormier, Tony Daggett
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 Feb 26, 2018 at 5:38 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve the agenda.
G. Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
How well are our Students and Staff doing?
The School Director’s written report was accepted by the Board.
E.
EpiCenter Update
Courtney Pinkelman presented the Epicenter Update. IAF is at 100%.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of January 22, 2018 meeting minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve minutes from the IAF Board Meeting on 01-22-18, approve the consent agenda including acceptance of reports and correspondence. IAF Board Meeting on 01-22-18.
G. Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
C.
Receive Correspondence
IV. New Business
A.
Erate Project 2018-2019
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the wireless system project, not to exceed $55,000.
G. Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Tony Daggett presented the scope of the project and potential vendors.
B.
IAF Budget vs Actual
The Board reviewed the updated report of the budget to actual. No action
required.
required.
C.
Ratify Prior Grant Expenditures
The Board reviewed the grant report. No action taken.
D.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to to approve and ratify the disbursements and transfers.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
FY 17 Board Policy Updates
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Fall 2017 board policy updates as presented.
G. Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Virtual Learning
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve all online course offerings as previously approved by CMU Charter Agreement, including all PLATO course offerings.
G. Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
SKIP Program
J. Sopczynski made a motion to to approve the SKIP Program partnership.
G. Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Field Trip Request-4th Grade
D. Bourke made a motion to approve the field trip request.
G. Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
2017-2018 Calendar Revision
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve changes to the calendar to meet the minimum number of days of pupil instruction required.
G. Wilkinson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Legal Update
No update as Greg Meihn was not present.
K.
CMU-Bill Geseman
Mr. Geseman spoke in regards to the CMU Charter Educator Award as well as the EPR visit to take place on March 13-14.
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
President Thompson announced the next meeting for March 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.
VI. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
There was no public comment
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
F. Booker made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson