International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Remote Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 16, 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
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Kelley
Guests Present
B. Gesaman (remote), C. Pinkelman (remote), C. Seiple-Cole (remote), D. Yarbrough (remote), G. Meihn (remote), J. Carrasco (remote), J. Donald (remote), J. Urban (remote), M. Pettigrew (remote), N. Pennyman (remote), R. 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 Nov 16, 2020 at 5:30 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.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
E.
Bond refinance presentation
Joseph Urban with Clark Hill confirmed the ability to refund the current bonds as of October 1, 2017, briefly explained the refinance process, and gave reccomendation for net present value savings. The next step would be to contact the underwriter.
J. Kelley arrived.
F.
Academic Update
Information only. T. Cormier presented the academic update including device distribution and login practice for face to face students, overiew of staff, current enrollment, parent teacher conferences, and 2-way interaction rates. J. Donald provided an update on Thanksgiving outreach and donations to families scheduled for November 23rd and Flint Fresh Donations.
G.
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 October 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes
J. Houck made a motion to approve the consent agenda, acceptance of reports, and to approve the minutes from Remote Board Meeting on 10-19-20.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
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 the changes to the Academy's delivery of instruction.
confirmed the changes to the Academy's delivery of instruction.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the ECLP resolution with the changes to the Academy's delivery of instruction. 1) High school students will go virtually as of Wednesday, November 18 2020, per Michigan oder, with an extension until January 23, 2021 2) All remaining in-person students will go virtually starting Monday, November 23, 2020 until January 23, 2021.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
B.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers as presented.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
C.
FY'21 Revised Budget
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the amended budget.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
D.
Open Meetings Act Resolution
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the NCIS open meetings act resolution.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
E.
Legal Update
G. Meihn provided an update in regards to collaboration with CS Partners on the work from home policy, HIPPA laws as it relates to COVID, and the property sale update.
F.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
B. Gesaman announced the upcoming CMU round table sessions for Board President, School Counselor, and Board Treasurer and a reminder of the upcoming Epicenter due dates.
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
Next scheduled meeting is Monday, December 21, 2020 at 5:30pm
VI. Committee Reports
A.
Finance/Facility Committee
B.
Academic Performance Committee
C.
Culture Committee
D.
Governance Committee
J. Houck made a motion to approve the Board Officer Responsibilities document with the change to the audit role per J. Sopczynski.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
D. Thompson requested that each committe update the committee goals for the 20-21 school year.
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 6:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Y. Speights-Beaugard attending remote due to COVID from Flint, Genesee County, MI.
J. Sopczysnki attending remote due to COVID from Flint, Genesee County, MI.
F. Booker attending remote due to COVID from Flint, Genesee County, MI.
M. Childress attending remote due to COVID from Ann Arbor, Shiawasee County, MI.
J. Houck attending remote due to COVID from Grand Blanc, Genesee County, MI.