International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 18, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Directors Present
D. Thompson, F. Booker, J. Kelley, J. Sopczynski, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Kelley
Guests Present
B. Gesaman, C. Pinkelman, G. Meihn, J. Houck (remote), Kendra Giles, T. Cormier, Tim Cameron
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 Oct 18, 2021 at 4:35 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.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Student Matter 2022-03
Parents of student 2022-03 requested a closed session.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to go in to closed session per the request of the students parents.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to go back in to open session.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to suspend any further action but offer virtual learning until the police investigation is complete. This issue is tabled until the next Board Meeting.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Student Matter 2022-04
Parents of student 2022-04 requested an open session
J. Sopczynski made a motion to suspend any further action but offer virtual learning until the police investigation is complete. This issue is tabled until the next Board Meeting.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Student Matter 2022-05
Parents of student 2022-05 requested an open session.
J. Kelley arrived.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to support the recommendation of the board for the student to continue in school supsension and slowly transition back into the classroom.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Student Matter 2022-06
J. Sopczynski made a motion to support the recommendation of the board to move the student to virtual for the remainder of the school year.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Lewis & Knopf Audit Presentation
The annual audit presentation was given by Lewis & Knopf representative Kenny Rappuhn.
J.
Academic Update
Information only
Review of Board Report presented by Kendra Giles & Traci Cormier
CRIM report presented by Jonique Donald
K.
EpiCenter Update
100% complete and 96% on time for school year 2021-2022
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of September 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes
F. Booker made a motion to approve the consent agenda, accept reports, and approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 09-20-21.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
IV. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers as stated in the report.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Ratify Prior Grant Expenditures
Information only
C.
Amended Budget FY'22
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Amended Budget FY'22.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Contract Amendment No.6
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Contract Amendment No.6- the updated reporting structure, revised Educational Program, and revised Curriculum, icluding the course matrix.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Partner Solutions-Services Agreement Amendment
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the CS Partners agreement amendment.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
IAF Director Position
The Board discussed the status of the application process, interviews of candidates, and the skills and experience of the people that applied for the job. The Board further discussed the concern that none of the candidates had the experience of Candidate Traci Cormier or the performance record. The Board also considered the comments it has previously received from teachers and staff in support of candidate Traci Cormier.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to to appoint Traci Cormier as the IAF Director subject to background check and employment offer from Partner Solutions.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
To be completed by November 1, 2021
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
G.
Convergent Agreement-ERATE Services
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Convergent Agreement-Erate Services agreement.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Transportation Agreement
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Transportation Agreement as written subject to the Attorney review of the Background check protocol.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Legal Update
Information only
J.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
Information only
- CMU letter
- Site Visit
- Contract 101
- ESSER funding
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 15, 2021 at 5:30pm.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
F. Booker made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Kelley 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 6:50 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard