International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 16, 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, Cory, E. Yurk, G. Meihn (remote), J. Donald, Kendra Giles, 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 Oct 16, 2023 at 5:34 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
F. Booker made a motion to approve the agenda.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Academic Update
Update given by Traci Cormier:
- The 3rd IAF bus has arrived.
- School social workers have been hard to find but we are looking.
- Enrollment comparison given from last year to this year.
- IAF has been awarded 2 grants.
F.
EpiCenter Update
100% Submitted
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No Public Comments
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of September, 2023 Meeting Minutes
J. Houck made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 09-18-23.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
C.
IAF Budget vs Actual
IV. Unfinished Business
A.
Student Matter
J. Sopczynski made a motion to add an additional 500 word essay for the student on time management and meeting others expectations. The student is also suspended from athletic games until the original 500 word essay and the additional 500 word essay is completed.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
Student turned in essay just before the board meeting. It was only 391 words long and the board required a 500 word essay.
B.
Student Matter 2223-13
Update given by Traci Cormier:
- Student is in attendance everyday
- Student in making progress and doing well
V. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
IAF Contract Amendment No. 9
J. Sopczynski made a motion to for Diane Thompson to sign the contract amendment.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Field Trip Approval
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the field trip.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Legal Update
Update given by Greg Meihn:
- Depositions have been going well and IAF has one remaining.
- Insurance claim for damage at garage has been taken care of.
E.
CMU
Update given by Cory Merante:
- Fire Up trip is coming up this week.
- Board President Round Table November 8th.
- MAPSA Symposium coming up in December.
- Anti-Charter Legislation expected before winter break.
VI. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled on Monday November 27, 2023 at 5:30 pm.
VII. Committee Reports
A.
Finance/Facility Committee
- Budget Amendment will be presented at November board meeting.
- Storage garage is going to be torn down.
- Dan Smith Contract Renewal
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the continue the contract with Dan Smith, work will not exceed $5,000.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the demolition of the building and sign at 2724 S Saginaw St and to put in a limestone base.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Academic Performance Committee
C.
Culture Committee
D.
Governance Committee
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Sopczynski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Houck 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 6:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson
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