International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
D. Thompson, F. Booker, J. Houck (remote), J. Kelley (remote), J. Sopczynski, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
M. Childress
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
J. Kelley
Guests Present
B. Gesaman, C. Pinkelman, Christi Seiple-Cole (remote), Elisha Mitchell, Elizabeth Ivey (remote), G. Meihn (remote), Jamie Dammann, Jonique Donald, Jose Afonso (remote), Melissa Eiferle (remote), Melissa Vincent, Nikole Southworth, 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 Jun 14, 2021 at 5:36 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
No conflict of interest presented.
D.
Approval of Agenda
F. Booker made a motion to approve the agenda.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
E.
Academic Update
Information only
- Education providers report presented by Traci C.
- Crim & Community Education update presented by Jonique D.
- SABIS Support update presented by Christi S.
F.
EpiCenter Update
Courtney P. reported 99% on time submissions for the 2020-2021 school year.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
J. Kelley left.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of June 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the consent agenda, accept reports, and to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 06-08-21.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
B.
Accept Reports
C.
Receive Correspondence
IV. Unfinished Business
A.
Board Policy Updates SP21
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Board Policy Updates.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
B.
Legal Contract 2021-22
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Legal Contract for the 2021-2022 school year.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the resolution for requesting a Contract Amendment.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
V. 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 ECLP.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
B.
CMU Contract Amendment No. 4
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the CMU Contract Amendment No.4.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
C.
MHSAA Membership 21-22
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve the MHSAA Membership for the 2021-2022 school year.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
D.
Parent Advisory Committee Nomination-Special Education
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Parent Advisory Committee nomination of Kim Richardson.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
E.
ELL Services Contract-GISD
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the EL Service contract with GISD pending Greg Meihn review.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
F.
Facility RFP
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Facility RFP to be sent out by the internal facility team.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
G.
Legal Update
No legal update presented.
H.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
Information only
- Transparency Report on School Banner
- CMU Annual Meeting is August 17, 2021.
- Reflection of Staff End of Year Ceremony
VI. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
A special meeting will be scheduled for Thursday June 24, 2021 at 5:30pm.
The next regular meeting will be scheduled for Monday July 19, 2021 at 5:30pm.
The next regular meeting will be scheduled for Monday July 19, 2021 at 5:30pm.
VII. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
Several staff including administrators and teachers commented on the lack of support received from FEM/SABIS. All staff in attendance at the meeting claimed they would not return for next school year if FEM/SABIS continued in the current role as the management company.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Sopczynski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
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
J. Kelley attending remote due to medical condition from Flint, Genesee County, MI.