International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
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, J. Sopczynski
Guests Present
Amy Wesley (remote), B. Gesaman (remote), C. Pinkelman (remote), Carlen Shoemaker (remote), Christi Seiple-Cole (remote), Crim (remote), G. Meihn (remote), Jeanna Carrasco (remote), Jennifer Halliday (remote), Kendra Giles (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 Feb 22, 2021 at 5:31 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
D. Thompson attending remote due to COVID from Flint, Genesee County, MI.
Y. Speights-Beaugard 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.
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 | |
|---|---|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
E.
Student Matter 1920-04
The parent of student 1920-04 requested that the hearing be a closed session.
J. Houck made a motion to go in to closed session.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
J. Houck made a motion to go back into open session.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
M. Childress made a motion to approve school leadership's recommendation to allow Student 1920-04 to continue remote learning and to begin a transition plan immediately to allow the student to return to F2F instruction on March 12, 2021. The student must meet the attendance requirements, follow the Code of Conduct, and follow the Success Plan set for him to include the aide of a mentor and social worker.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Abstain
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Abstain
|
J. Sopczynski arrived at 6:02 PM.
J. Sopczysnki attending remote due to COVID from Flint, Genesee County, MI.
J. Kelley arrived at 6:02 PM.
J. Kelley attending remote due to COVID from Flint, Genesee County, MI.
F.
Student Matter 1920-05
J. Houck made a motion to postpone the Student Matter 1920-05 until the March meeting at such time when an update and parent representation is available.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
G.
Academic Update
T. Cormier presented an update to the board:
- Academic Dashboard
- Athletics
- IAF COVID-19 Extended Learning Plan
- Education Service Provider Report review
- Teacher Salary Comparison
- Update from Community School Director Jonique Donald
H.
EpiCenter Update
C. Pinkelman reported 100% on time submissions for the 2020-21 school year.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment on agenda items.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of January 25, 2021 Meeting Minutes
J. Houck made a motion to approve approve the consent agenda, accept reports, and to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-25-21.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
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 | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
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 | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
D.
Board policy updates Fall 2020
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Fall 2020 board policy updates.
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
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
E.
MI Safe Schools Testing Program
Information only
F.
Bond Resolution
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Bond Resolution.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
G.
Legal Update
Information only
H.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
Information only
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
Next meeting will be Monday, March 15, 2021 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 new Board Member Orientation Policy.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
VII. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
Members D. Thompson and J. Sopczynski commended T. Cormier for the weekly staff newsletter, SOAR, and encouraged all members to read it.
D. Thompson announced a strategic planning meeting to be held on a Saturday in March, TBD.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Houck made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard