International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 4, 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. Kelley, J. Sopczynski, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
M. Childress
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
J. Kelley
Guests Present
David Klevorn, E. Yurk, G. Meihn, 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 Dec 4, 2023 at 5:35 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
F. Booker made a motion to approve the agenda.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
None
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of November, 2023 Meeting Minutes
J. Houck made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 11-27-23.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. New Business
A.
Legal Update
J. Houck made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to MCL 15.263(7) et. seq. to review legal memorandum, acquire legal advice, and discuss settlement position and value for upcoming mediation.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
Entered closed session at 5:40 p.m.
J. Kelley left at 6:20 PM.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to return to open session.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
Returned to open session at 6:25 p.m.
J. Houck made a motion to appoint Jacob Sopczynski and Greg Meihn as the Boards representatives to negotiate with SABIS.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
Next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday December 18th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
VI. 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 6:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard
None