International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 24, 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, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
J. Sopczynski
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Guests Present
Dr. Barbie, E. Yurk, G. Meihn, 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 Jun 24, 2024 at 5:36 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
F. Booker made a motion to approve the agenda.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Academic Update
Traci Cormier provided an update:
- IAF applied for the COPS grant.
- MAP Scores and SWOT Analysis will be reported out in July.
- Enrollment update given, 46 new applicants.
- IAF had 7 teachers accepted into the Teach for America Program.
Y. Speights-Beaugard arrived at 5:48 PM.
F.
EpiCenter Update
97% on time
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
None
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of June 3, 2024 Meeting Minutes
F. Booker made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 06-03-24.
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 SD202324-10
Student will be attending the July board meeting.
No action needed at this time.
V. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
J. Houck made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
2023/2024 Amended Budget
Y. Speights-Beaugard made a motion to approve the 2023/2024 amended budget.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Y. Speights-Beaugard left at 6:22 PM.
C.
2024/2025 Budget
J. Houck made a motion to approve the 2024/2025 budget.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Y. Speights-Beaugard arrived at 6:29 PM.
D.
24/25 Calendar Update
J. Houck made a motion to approve the 24/25 calendar update.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
Change needed, Juneteenth was listed on the wrong date.
E.
Renewal of Contract for 24/25
J. Houck made a motion to renew the attorney contract for the 24/25 school year.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Absent
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
F.
Legal Update
Update provided by Greg Meihn:
- Truancy claims filed have been going well and have been effective.
- Working with Judge Gadola to come and work with parents, students and staff in the fall.
- Settlement agreement needs to be signed for litigation.
G.
CMU
Cory Merante provided an update:
- Legislation coming down includes:
- new signage will have to have authorizer and management company on it.
- transparency reporting will need a tiered level of staff compensations.
- there is a proposed cut for the authorizer fee.
- Need to look at board succession planning.
- Annual Conference is August 16th.
VI. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The annual meeting is scheduled for Monday July 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
VII. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
- The board needs to discuss succession plans for president and other officers
- Diane encouraged anyone who can attend to go to Annual Conference. It is a great place to network and is very educational.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
F. Booker 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 7:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson
None