International Academy of Flint
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 3, 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, M. Childress
Directors Absent
J. Kelley, J. Sopczynski, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
C. Merante, E. Yurk, G. Meihn (remote), T. Cormier (remote), Tony Daggett
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 Jun 3, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
M. Childress 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 April 15, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B.
Approval of the May 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes
J. Houck made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 05-20-24.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. New Business
A.
Locker Room Dedication
J. Houck made a motion to approve the locker room dedication.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
IAF would like to dedicate the boys locker room to honor Lance Adams.
- He has worked at IAF for many years as a coach and internal sub.
- He has won 3 consecutive championships in the Canadian Pro Basketball league.
- Either a press release or a ceremony would be held for the dedication.
- Signage will match what was done for Carl Connor.
B.
24/25 Additional Busses
J. Houck made a motion to approve leasing up to 2 additional busses for the 24/25 school year, pending budget review.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
RFP Approval
J. Houck made a motion to approve the intercom proposal from NerdsXpress with the removal of scrolling messages in the hallway and gyms and to remove the strobe light option from the clocks.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Legal Update
None
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday June 24, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
VI. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
Cory Merante provided an update:
- Some bills are being moved through the process and will most likely be passed. If passed we will need to do the following.
- Transparency reporting will require salaries being listed on the website (most likely tiered to make it anonymous).
- New signage will need to include the authorizer and management company logos on it.
- Evaluation training needs to happen for supervisors and be provided by the Academy.
Diane Thompson shared that graduation was beautiful and there was a great crowd.
J. Houck made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson
None