International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 25, 2021 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
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
J. Kelley
Guests Present
A. Wesley (remote), B. Gesaman (remote), C. Pinkelman (remote), C. Seiple-Cole (remote), C. Shoemaker (remote), D. Yarbrough (remote), G. Meihn (remote), J. Carrasco (remote), J. Donald (remote), K. Downs (remote), L. Hammons (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Fortelka (remote), R. Meek (remote), S. Bower (remote), T. Cormier (remote), T. Jones (remote), V. Pileggi (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 Jan 25, 2021 at 5:32 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 | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
E.
Academic Update
Yeo & Yeo presented a check to the Youthquest organization. The award was established through an internal employee donation. The Flint Community Education team including Jonique Donald and Carlen Shoemaker accepted the award.
J. Kelley arrived.
T. Cormier presented an update to the board:
- IAF Academic Dashboard review with comparisons of academic performace averages Term 1 20-21 as compared to 19-20
- Education Service Provider Report review
- Summer program initiatives to support students
- Request for board committee to support student attendance matters
F.
EpiCenter Update
C. Pinkelman reported 100% on time submissions for the 2020-21 school year.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of December 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
F. Booker made a motion to approve the consent agenda, accept reports, and to approve the minutes from Remote Board Meeting on 12-21-20.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
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 no changes to the Academy's delivery of instruction.
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.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
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 to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
D.
Legal Update
J. Houck made a motion to approve CS Partners to provide an extension of emergency paid sick leave to employees through March 31, 2021.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
J. Kelley left.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to create a Bond Committee and to appoint committee chair to C. Pinkelman, and members J. Sopczysnki, G. Meihn, J. Urban, R. Meek.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve legal counsel to move forward to obtain an engagement letter from the underwriter Truist to begin the refinance process.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
E.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
B. Gesaman reviewed the expectations for board members and held a discussion based on what the board is doing well and areas of improvement. The board responded that overall attendance is very strong and that the degree of committee member involvement could increase.
In honor of school board recognition month, B. Gesaman congratulated the board on their committment to IAF.
In honor of school board recognition month, B. Gesaman congratulated the board on their committment to IAF.
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 22, 2021 at 5:30 pm.
VI. Committee Reports
A.
Finance/Facility Committee
B.
Academic Performance Committee
C.
Culture Committee
D.
Governance Committee
J. Sopczynski made a motion to appoint the Governance Committee to make reccomendations to the board in regards to the Governor's March 1 in person learning goal, and learning options for the 2021-22 school year.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
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 6:47 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.