International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 21, 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
A. Wesley, B. Gesaman, C. Pinkelman, C. Seiple-Cole, Darnell Boynton, G. Meihn, J Carrasco, Jennifer Halliday, Jonique Donald, R. Meek, 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 Dec 21, 2020 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
No conflict of interest noted
D.
Approval of Agenda
J. Houck made a motion to approve the agenda as written.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
E.
Academic Update
Presentation of the CMU Fall 2020-21 Covid-19 Performance Impact Report by B. Gesaman
IAF Dashboard review
Education Service Provider Report review
Attendance Incentives update
Crim Event update by J. Donald
IAF Dashboard review
Education Service Provider Report review
Attendance Incentives update
Crim Event update by J. Donald
Minutes Correction:
J. Kelley arrived.
F.
EpiCenter Update
100% on time for the 2020-21 school year
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of November 16, 2020 Meeting Minutes
F. Booker made a motion to approve the consent agenda, acceptance of reports, and to approve the minutes from Remote Board Meeting on 11-16-20.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
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.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
No public comments
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the start of winter athletics per MHSAA guidelines.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
B.
Budget vs Actual
Information only
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.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
D.
Raitfy Prior Grant Expenditures
J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the prior grant expenditures.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
E.
Board Member Reappointment-J. Houck
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve the reappointment of Jeff Houck.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Abstain
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
F.
Board Reappointment-J. Kelley
J. Houck made a motion to support the reappointment of JaQuita Kelley.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Abstain
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
G.
Enrollment Proposal 2021-22
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the enrollment window proposal for the 2021-22 school year.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
H.
Elective Courses
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the elective history course.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
I.
Legal Update
G. Meihn discussed adhering to the virtual meetings guideline, option of Virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year, and potential changes surrounding compliance with the CARES Act
J.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
Update on the virtual meeting requirements
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
Minutes Correction:
Next meeting is January 25, 2021 at 5:30pm
Next meeting is January 25, 2021 at 5:30pm
VI. Committee Reports
A.
Finance/Facility Committee
B.
Academic Performance Committee
C.
Culture Committee
D.
Governance Committee
VII. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
R. Meek: bond proposal update
A. Wesley: Covid Slide - the amount of learning the students have lost since the start of Covid.
A. Wesley: Covid Slide - the amount of learning the students have lost since the start of Covid.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Sopczynski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Houck 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 7:22 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.