International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
D. Thompson, J. Houck, J. Kelley, J. Sopczynski, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
F. Booker
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
J. Sopczynski
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 Sep 20, 2021 at 5:33 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.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Student Matter 2022-01
J. Sopczynski made a motion to to allow the student to participate in virtual learning for the remainder of 2021. The student will be required to present a 500 word essay to the IAF Board regarding conflict resolution. Satisfactory completion will be required for re-entry to face to face learning.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Student Matter 2022-02
M. Childress made a motion to suspend the student for 3 weeks.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Sopczynski left.
G.
Academic Update
Information only
- Greeting of Administrative Team
- Introduction of new staff and their position
H.
EpiCenter Update
100% on time for 2021-2022 school year
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of August 16, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve the consent agenda, accept reports, and approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 08-16-21.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
III. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
CMU-Ratify Contract Amendment No.5
J. Houck made a motion to ratify Contract Amendment No. 5.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Contract Amendment Request-Building Improvements
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve the contract amendment request for building improvements.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Booker |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Houck |
Abstain
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
D.
School Pyschological Services Agreement
J. Sopczynski made a motion to accept the School Psychological Agreement.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Nonprofit Corporation Annual Report
J. Houck made a motion to approve the Nonprofit Corporation Annual Report.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Teacher Evaluation
J. Houck made a motion to approve the teacher evaluation plan subject to review by Partner Solutions.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G.
IAF Director Position
J. Houck made a motion to form a committee to interview the Director applicants.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
H.
Field Trip Request
J. Houck made a motion to approve the field trip request to CMU.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
I.
Legal Update
J. Houck made a motion to extend the agreement with Concise Consulting LLC
for an additonal month.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
Information Only
- CMU Trips
- CMU Scholarship
- Educators scholarship
- Board Development Sessions
IV. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2021 at 5:30pm
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to adjourn.
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 7:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard