International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 15, 2024 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, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
3 student coucil representatives, C. Merante, Cory Merante, E. Yurk, G. Meihn, J. Donald, Kandi Thomas, Kayla Wilson, T. Cormier, Taelor Clark
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
E.
Uniform Policy Update
- Student Council Representatives presented the changes to the uniform policy that they would like to see approved by the board.
- Administration will meet again and finalize the uniform policy before the May board meeting.
F.
Academic Update
Traci Cormier provided an update:
- MSTEP testing starts tomorrow.
- Senior Exit Interviews are coming up. If any board members would like to attend we would love to have you.
- Weapon detection dog has been picked up and the handler is training with her.
- RAHS Clinic contract is being renewed.
G.
EpiCenter Update
100% Submitted
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
None
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of March 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B.
Accept Reports
C.
IAF Budget vs Actual
IV. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
B.
Banking Items
C.
Student Matter
Student was withdrawn today. No action needed.
D.
24-25 School Calendar
E.
Field Trip Requests
F.
Legal Update
Greg Meihn gave an update:
- Legal items are being wrapped up.
- More detailed update on legal items is coming soon.
- Continue to send contracts to Greg to make sure they are written in the best interest of IAF.
G.
CMU
Cory Merante provided and update:
- Reminder that the annual conference is coming up in August.
- Charter day at the capital is tomorrow.
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regular scheduled meeting is scheduled for Monday May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm.
VI. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
FaLessia Booker - mentioned that information on Board on Track is not up to date and needs to be checked.
Jacob Sopczynski and the entire Board of Directors - thanked the student council representatives for coming to the meeting and presenting their proposed uniform changes.
None