International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
D. Bourke, F. Booker, J. Houck, J. Sopczynski, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
D. Thompson, G. Wilkinson
Guests Present
B. Gesaman, Bill Smith, C. Pinkelman, G. Meihn, Mark Childress, T. Cormier
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Houck called a meeting of the board of directors of International Academy of Flint to order on Monday Mar 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve the agenda.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
How well are our Students and Staff doing?
E.
EpiCenter Update
100% on time for the 18-19 school year
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
Thank you from Dan Smith from Burton, MI
Donation from the UA Softball of Michigan District 13 to the IAF athletic department.
Donation from the UA Softball of Michigan District 13 to the IAF athletic department.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of February 11, 2019 meeting minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the consent agenda including approval of the minutes from the Board Meeting on 02-11-19 approval of the field trip request, and acceptance of reports and correspondence. Board Meeting on 02-11-19.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
C.
Receive Correspondence
D.
Trip Request
IV. Unfinished Business
A.
CRIM-MOU
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Accept the Crim MOU.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Board Policy Updates-Fall 2018
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Adopt the Board Policy update.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. New Business
A.
IAF Budget vs Actual
Information only.
B.
Ratify Prior Grant Expenditures
J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the prior grant expenditures.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Bourke |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| G. Wilkinson |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
C.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Bank Account Proposal
J. Sopczynski made a motion to open bank accounts at Chemical bank and begin the closure of the accounts at Chase.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Genesee Health System-MOU
J. Sopczynski made a motion to accept the Genesee Health Systems MOU.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Transparency Reporting Certification
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Transparency Reporting Certification.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Academic Calendar 2018-2019 Revision
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve the Academic Calendar 2018-2019 Revision.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Application and Enrollment Form
The Board reviewed the enrollment form to be submitted by T. Cormier
I.
Student Life Course Catalog
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the course catalog, including Student Life offerings.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Legal Update
Board attorney made presentation regarding Changes to OMA and FOIA.
K.
CMU-Bill Geseman
VI. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
Next meeting April 15, 2019 at 5:30pm
VII. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
J. Houck made a motion to have the Board conduct a workshop for the purpose of reviewing the benefits of Ebooks, establishing a pilot program, and integrating Ebooks into IAF teaching program.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
General discussion was had by the Board regarding the value of Ebooks, the ability to help lower performing scholars catch up, and the interaction of Ebooks and students.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Sopczynski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Y. Speights-Beaugard 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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Educational Goals
Review of IAF Dashboard
Staff retention (April)
Parent Teacher Conference update