International Academy of Flint
Minutes
May Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday May 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM
International Academy of Flint will prepare students for success in college or career, inspire students to respect learning, and lead purposeful lives.
Directors Present
D. Thompson, F. Booker, J. Houck, J. Sopczynski, M. Childress
Directors Absent
J. Kelley, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
C. Merante, E. Yurk, G. Meihn (remote), Kendra Gile, T. Cormier
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
E.
Student Matter 2223-31
The Board instructed administration to provide the student with any work they will miss and to set up a schedule for them to take their final exams.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
F.
Student Matter 2223-32
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
G.
Student Matter 2223-33
The Board instructed administration to provide the student with any work they will miss and to set up a schedule for them to take their final exams. The student may also need to attend summer school if their grades determine it is necessary.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
H.
Academic Update
Traci Cormier gave the board a brief update.
- Currently meeting with all uncertified staff and their supervisor.
- Safety assessment was done and update given.
- New pickup/drop-off route went smooth.
- 2 more grants applications are being submitted this week.
I.
EpiCenter Update
100%
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
None
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of April 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes
B.
Accept Reports
IV. New Business
A.
IAF Budget vs Actual
Actual vs Budget file was shared with the Board.
Jacob Sopczynski requested this agenda item moved to the Consent Agenda portion going forward and the Board agreed.
B.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
C.
Annual Calendar of Regularly Scheduled Meetings
D.
22/23 Budget Amendment
E.
Contract Amendment 23/24 School Year
F.
Cell Phone Policy 23/24 School Year
Traci Cormier updated the Board that a new policy would be coming for the 23/24 school year. Administration is looking at a new system to keep cell phone usage down during the school day for the learning environment and safety.
G.
Accelerant and Explosive Detection Canine
Traci Cormier provided an update that this would be included in a safety grant that IAF is applying for. There is no school in the county that has a accelerant and explosive detection canine so IAF would be the first.
H.
Hope Squad
Traci Cormier presented the Board with the Hope Squad MOU. IAF would benefit from this and the Board agreed that this was a great opportunity.
I.
Transportation Contract
The proposed Vision Tours contract for the 23/24 school year was presented to the Board for their review.
J.
CMU
Cory Merante
- Updated the Board on upcoming CMU events.
- Experience Central is taking place on October 6th and is a great opportunity for IAF students.
- Capital Day was a good turnout.
K.
Legal Update
Greg Meihn provided the Board with an email update earlier in the day.
Other items discussed:
- Landbank properties are moving forward.
- Property owned by Mr. Scott may be up for negotiations.
- The Board asked Greg to write up an agreement for the time Dan Smith is spending helping IAF acquire properties that will be beneficial to the expansion of the school and its grounds.
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2023 at 5:30 pm.
None at this time.