International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 18, 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, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
J. Kelley, M. Childress
Guests Present
Amanda Harris, C. Merante, DeAntio Shakir, E. Yurk, G. Meihn, Jonique Donald, Keona Thompson, Laura Stabler, Melissa VIncent, Nikole Southworth, T. Cormier, Taelor Clark, Tamara Smeltzer
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 18, 2023 at 5:32 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.
E.
CMU EPR Presentation
EPR presentation given by Laura Stabler.
F.
Academic Update
Update given by Traci Cormier
- CT3 coaching is going great
- More grant opportunities for IAF with 31aa, 23g and Out of School Time Grant
G.
EpiCenter Update
100% Submitted
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
None
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of December 4, 2023 Meeting Minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 12-04-23.
J. Houck 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 2223-13
Student will be at the January board meeting. Student is coming to school every day and doing well.
V. New Business
A.
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.
B.
Field Trip Approval
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the field trips.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Tardy Policy
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the updated tardy policy.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Enrollment Proposal
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the enrollment proposal as presented.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
RFP Proposal Approval
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve IAF's RFP proposal for the intercom project.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Legal Update
J. Sopczynski 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.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to return to open session.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
CMU
Cory Merante
- Time to update transparency websites.
- Annual Board meeting schedule is due in April of 2024.
- MAPSA Conference went well with a lot of representation.
- Reminder to make sure IAF is checking the calendar of reporting requirements.
VI. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for January 22nd, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
VII. 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 7:37 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson
None at this time.