International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Directors Present
F. Booker, J. Kelley, J. Sopczynski, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
D. Thompson
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
B. Gesaman, C. Pinkelman, E. Yurk, G. Meihn (remote), T. Cameron
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Sopczynski called a meeting of the board of directors of International Academy of Flint to order on Monday Dec 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
No conflict of interest.
D.
Approval of Agenda
J. Kelley made a motion to approve the agenda.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
E.
Student Matter 2022-10
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the recommendation by Administration not to enroll the student due to behavior issues and safety concerns for both teachers and students.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Absent
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
Y. Speights-Beaugard arrived.
F.
Student Matter 2022-11
J. Kelley made a motion to approve the recommendation by Administration not to enroll the student due to behavior issues and safety concerns for both teachers and students.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Student Matter 2022-12
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the recommendation by Administration not to enroll the student due to behavior issues and safety concerns for both teachers and students.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Student Matter 2022-13
No action will be taken. Revisit at January Board Meeting.
I.
Academic Update
Review of Board Report - Information only
- Parent/ Teacher conference
- ALICE training
- Staffing update
- CMU site visit report
J.
EpiCenter Update
97% on time for 2021-2022 school year
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of November 29, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the consent agenda, accept reports, and approve the minutes from the Special Board Meeting on 11-29-21.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
IV. Unfinished Business
A.
Student Matter 2022-03
No action to be taken
Revisit at January Board Meeting
B.
Student Matter 2022-04
No action to be taken
Revisit at January Board Meeting
V. New Business
A.
IAF Budget vs Actual
Information only
B.
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.
C.
Concise Consulting Agreement
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the Concise Consulting Agreement from November 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022; pending review by CMU.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Mask Mandate
J. Sopczynski made a motion to continue the mask mandate for Students, Instructors, Administration and guests during school hours and extended learning . During hours outside of the normal school day and extended learning masks will be highly recommended but not mandated.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Enrollment Proposal 2022-23
F. Booker made a motion to approve the Enrollment Proposal for 2022-23.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Nightlock Quote
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve the Nightlock and Genetec Quote and move forward with the plan pending review by the Fire Department.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Legal Update
Board policy udpate will be presented at the January meeting.
H.
CMU-Bill Gesaman
Information only
- Reappointment are due for board members J. Sopczynski and F. Booker. Recommended action to be taken at the January meeting.
VI. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
Next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2022 at 5:30pm
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Y. Speights-Beaugard 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 6:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard