International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
D. Thompson (remote), F. Booker (remote), J. Houck (remote), J. Sopczynski (remote), M. Childress (remote), Y. Speights-Beaugard (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Kelley
Guests Present
A. Wesley (remote), B. Gesaman (remote), C. Pinkelman (remote), Christi Seiple-Cole (remote), G. Meihn (remote), Jeanna Carrasco (remote), Jennifer Halliday (remote), Novee Pennyman (remote), Ryan Meek (remote), T. Cormier (remote), Tony Daggett (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 Mar 15, 2021 at 5:32 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.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
E.
Academic Update
Information only
SABIS update presented by Amy Wesley
Academic Dashboard and vaccine update presented by Traci Cormier
CRIM & Community Education update presented by Jonique Donald
F.
EpiCenter Update
C. Pinkelman reported 98% on time submissions for the 2020-21 school year.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of February 22, 2021 Meeting Minutes
J. Houck made a motion to approve the consent agenda, accept reports, and to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-22-21.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
B.
Accept Reports
C.
Receive Correspondence
IV. New Business
A.
Monthly Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Actions
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the change to the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan to allow for increased capacity for in person learning as able to continue to allow social distancing.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
D.
Transparency Reporting Certification
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the transparency reporting certification Spring submission.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
E.
Contract Amendment No. 3 Signature Page
F. Booker made a motion to approve the contract amendment as written and signature by D. Thompson.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
F.
Truist Engagement Letter
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Truist Engagement Letter and signature by D. Thompson.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
G.
Interkal Maintenance Agreement
J. Houck made a motion to approve the Interkal Maintenance 5 year agreement.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
H.
Relinquish funds-Title III
J. Sopczynski made a motion to to relinquish the FY'21 Title III funds.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
I.
ERATE Agreement 21-22
J. Houck made a motion to accept the SHI bid based on lowest price of materials.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
J.
Closed Session
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to go into closed session at 6:38 pm to review a memorandum of law prepared by Gregory M. Meihn, pursuant to MCL 15.268(h).
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
F. Booker made a motion to go back into open session at 7:14 pm.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
D. Thompson made a motion to approve Mr. Meihn to send out correspondence in conformity of the discussion of the legal matter in the closed session.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
K.
Legal Update
J. Sopczynski made a motion to extend the Emergency Sick Leave for Covid for an additional 60 days.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
L.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
Information only
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5:30pm
VI. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
Thank you from Diane for all who was present for the Strategic Meeting.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Houck 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 7:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson
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.