International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 10, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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Passcode: HNjh19
Directors Present
D. Thompson (remote), F. Booker (remote), J. Houck (remote), J. Kelley (remote), J. Sopczynski (remote), M. Childress (remote), Y. Speights-Beaugard (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Amy Wesley, B. Gesaman (remote), C. Pinkelman (remote), Christi Seilpe-Cole, Crim Leadership, Denise Yarbrough, G. Meihn (remote), Jonique Donald, Novee Pennyman, T. Cormier (remote)
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 Aug 10, 2020 at 5:34 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
No conflict of interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
F. Booker made a motion to approve the agenda.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
E.
Academic Update
T. Cormier presented the EP report.
F.
EpiCenter Update
C. Pinkelman reported 100% on time submissions for the 20-21 school year.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of July 20, 2020 meeting minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the consent agenda, acceptance of reports, and approve the minutes from the Remote Board Meeting on 07-20-20.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
B.
Accept Reports
C.
Receive Correspondence
IV. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers as written.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
B.
COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan Resolution
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the signature of the Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Plan Resolution.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
C.
Transparency Reporting Certification
J. Kelley made a motion to approve the Fall 2020 transparency reporting certification.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
D.
Legal Update
F. Booker made a motion to approve the amendment to the Partner Solution contract by providing paid sick leave benefit.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
E.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
Information only
- review of board succession planning and committee goals
- review of board succession planning and committee goals
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday September 21, 2020 at 5:30pm
VI. Committee Reports
A.
Finance/Facility Committee
Review of State Aid Report - Information only
B.
Academic Performance Committee
C.
Culture Committee
D.
Governance Committee
VII. 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 6:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard