International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
D. Bourke, D. Thompson, J. Houck, J. Sopczynski
Directors Absent
F. Booker, G. Wilkinson, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
Almeta Mileow, B. Gesaman, C. Pinkelman, G. Meihn, Lindsay Campeau, 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 15, 2019 at 5:38 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
The Board was asked if any members had a conflict of interest on items on the Agenda. No conflict of interest was announced.
D.
Approval of Agenda
J. Houck made a motion to approve the Agenda.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Presentation-Partner Solutions
Lindsey Campeau presented Partner Solution’s update on teachers, programs, changes in the law, and related items including successes. The Board discussed at length the presentation that had been made by Partner Solutions. No action was taken in this matter.
F.
How well are our Students and Staff doing?
Ms. Cormier presented her written report which included: a) Weekly Celebration Newsletter; b) Educational Goals; c) Review of IAF Dashboard; d) new challenges presented by students and teachers; and e) and the schedule for the rest of the year.
Board Member Houck discussed the content of his meeting with Ms. Cormier and the progress of the children and the strides that are being made. Board member Houck also discussed that that his employer Siemens’ has started a STEM program as a reach-out to the community and students. The STEM program and how IAF may benefit will continue to be a topic of discussion moving forward.
Board Member Houck discussed the content of his meeting with Ms. Cormier and the progress of the children and the strides that are being made. Board member Houck also discussed that that his employer Siemens’ has started a STEM program as a reach-out to the community and students. The STEM program and how IAF may benefit will continue to be a topic of discussion moving forward.
G.
EpiCenter Update
100% on time for 18-19 school year.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment on Agenda items.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of March 18, 2019 meeting minutes
J. Houck made a motion to the Consent Agenda which included approval of the Meeting Minutes from March 18, 2019, acceptance of reports, acceptance of correspondence and approval of the field trip to Central Michigan for 11th grade students on April 17, 2019; approval of field trip to Wayne State University and the Charles H. Wright Museum on May 17, 2019 for 22 students; and approval of field trip to Detroit Cobo Center for Robotics Championship on April 24, 2019. Board Meeting on 03-18-19.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
C.
Receive Correspondence
D.
Field Trip Request
E.
Field Trip Request-CRIM
F.
Field Trip Request-Robotics
IV. New Business
A.
IAF Budget vs Actual
The Board reviewed the updated report of the budget to actual. Meeting in two weeks to reposition and finalize. Current number of students is 915. State Aid is based on student count of 950. No action to be take at this time.
B.
Ratify Prior Grant Expenditures
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve and ratify the grant expenditures.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve and ratify the disbursements and transfers.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Bank Resolutions-CMU
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve Resolution designating Chemical Bank as the Bank for receipt of State Aid.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Bourke |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| G. Wilkinson |
Absent
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Motion was made by Board member Sopczynski, second by Board member Bourke to approve Resolution executing signature cards for Chemical Bank and as representatives of IAF.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Wilkinson |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Bourke |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
E.
Ebooks
The Board was informed that the committee reviewing this Ebooks will be making their recommendation to the Board for consideration at the May, 2019 meeting. No action was taken.
F.
Academic Calendar 2018-2019 Revision
J. Houck made a motion to approve the Academic Calendar for 2018-2019 Revisions.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Academic Calendar 2019-2020
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar.
D. Bourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Legal Update
Board attorney informed the Board that G. Wilkinson had submitted his resignation due to conflicts and other commitments. Board members expressed their sadness that M. Wilkinson resigned, and expressed their gratitude for his service to IAF, the children, and the Board. Motion was made by Board member Houck and second by Board member Bourke to accept Mr. Wilkinson’s resignation.
I.
CMU-Bill Geseman
Mr. Gesaman discussed with the Board the Board on Track, completion of evaluations, and succession planning. Discussion was had regarding all Board members thinking about their replacements so that in the future the Board will be in a position to fill any slots. Board attorney suggested that the Board consider creating a list of potential Board members. This issue will be brought up again at the May, 2019 meeting.
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
President Thompson announced the next meeting for May 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. Local Time.
VI. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
No extended comments.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Sopczynski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Houck 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 7:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson