Remote Board Meeting Minutes

October 19, 2020, 5:30-7:30 PM

International Academy of Flint

Minutes

Remote Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM

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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

A. Wesley (remote), Allen Gamble (remote), B. Gesaman (remote), C. Pinkelman (remote), Christi Seiple Cole (remote), Denise Yarbrough (remote), G. Meihn (remote), J. Carrasco (remote), Jeff Sabolish (remote), Novee Pennyman (remote), Ryan Meek (remote), T. Cormier (remote)

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 Oct 19, 2020 at 5:34 PM.

B. Record Attendance and Guests

C. Conflict of Interest

No conflict of interest

D. Approval of Agenda

J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the agenda.

J. Houck seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Kelley	Absent
D. Thompson	Aye
J. Houck	Aye
Y. Speights-Beaugard	Aye
M. Childress	Aye
F. Booker	Aye
J. Sopczynski	Aye

E. Student Matter 2021-03

Attorney G. Meihn offered an open or closed session to the parent of student 2021-03. The parent requested to conduct matters in an open session. G. Meihn stated the due process rights. Administration presented the matter involving the student and the recommendation to deny enollment. The parent presented student matter and request for enrollment.

J. Houck made a motion to accept enrollment of student 2021-03.

M. Childress seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Houck	Aye
D. Thompson	Aye
F. Booker	Aye
J. Sopczynski	No
M. Childress	Aye
J. Kelley	Absent
Y. Speights-Beaugard	Aye

F. Student Matter 2021-04

The parent of student 2021-04 was not present. Administration presented the matter involving the student and the recommendation to deny enollment.

J. Houck made a motion to deny enrollment of student 2021-04 due to the safety of children, teachers, and disruption of the education process.

F. Booker seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Kelley	Absent
M. Childress	Aye
Y. Speights-Beaugard	Aye
D. Thompson	Aye
F. Booker	Aye
J. Sopczynski	Aye
J. Houck	Aye

G. Audit Presentation

The annual audit presentation was given by Lewis & Knopf representative Allen Gamble.

H. Academic Update

Information only. T. Cormier presented the academic update including overiew of staff changes, professional development agenda, count day enrollment, MAP testing, and 2-way student interaction rates.

I. EpiCenter Update

Submissions reported at 100% on time for the 20-21 school year.

II. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

No public comment

III. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of September 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes

J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the consent agenda, acceptance of reports, and to approve the minutes from Remote Board Meeting on 09-21-20.

J. Houck seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
F. Booker	Aye
Y. Speights-Beaugard	Aye
J. Sopczynski	Aye
M. Childress	Aye
D. Thompson	Aye
J. Kelley	Aye
J. Houck	Aye

B. Accept Reports

C. Receive Correspondence

IV. New Business

A. Monthly Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Actions

The Board publicy announced the 2-way interactions, solicited public comment, and confirmed no changes to the Academy's delivery of instruction.

J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the monthly ECLP Resolution.

Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Childress	Aye
J. Kelley	Aye
J. Sopczynski	Aye
Y. Speights-Beaugard	Aye
J. Houck	Aye
D. Thompson	Aye
F. Booker	Aye

B. IAF Budget vs Actual

Information only

C. Ratify Prior Grant Expenditures

J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the prior grant expenditures and fund requests as presented.

J. Houck seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Kelley	Aye
M. Childress	Aye
J. Houck	Aye
D. Thompson	Aye
Y. Speights-Beaugard	Aye
F. Booker	Aye
J. Sopczynski	Aye

D. Ratify Disbursements & Transfers

J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers.

J. Houck seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Thompson	Aye
J. Houck	Aye
J. Kelley	Aye
F. Booker	Aye
M. Childress	Aye
J. Sopczynski	Aye
Y. Speights-Beaugard	Aye

E. Snow Plow Contract

J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the snow plow contract.

J. Kelley seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
F. Booker	Aye
M. Childress	Aye
Y. Speights-Beaugard	Aye
J. Sopczynski	Aye
D. Thompson	Aye
J. Houck	Aye
J. Kelley	Aye

F. Legal Update

No legal update to report.

G. CMU-Bill Gesaman

Information only
CMU free application for the Month of October/Spirit of the Future Scholarship
Refer to emails from CMU as legislation changes-extension of virtual meetings
Contract Amendment window

V. Other Business

A. Announcement of Next Meeting

Next scheduled meeting is Monday, November 16, 2020 at 5:30pm

VI. Committee Reports

A. Finance/Facility Committee

B. Academic Performance Committee

C. Culture Committee

D. Governance Committee

Job description of the Executive Board is currently being developed and reviewed.

VII. Extended Public Comment

A. Public comment on items not limited to agenda items

Bond refinance option
Invitation to join PD day
Harvest Festival invite

VIII. Closing Items

A. Adjourn Meeting

F. Booker made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.

The board VOTED 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 7:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Y. Speights-Beaugard