International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 16, 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. Sopczynski, Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors Absent
J. Kelley, M. Childress
Guests Present
C. Merante, E. Yurk, G. Meihn, J. Donald, Jonique Donald, Kendra Giles, Novee Pennyman, 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 Sep 16, 2024 at 5:32 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
J. Houck made a motion to approve the agenda.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Academic Update
Traci Cormier provided update:
- Enrollment sitting at 930.
- Youth Summit took place at IAF on 9/14/24.
- T-Mobile 5g - IAF is in the running for up to 2 million for a football stadium.
F.
EpiCenter Update
100% on time
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
Novee Pennyman - High School Math Certification
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of August 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes
J. Houck made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 08-19-24.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Accept Reports
C.
IAF Budget vs Actual
IV. 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.
Student Applicants
J. Sopczynski made a motion to add student applicants SA2425-9, SA2425-10 and SA2425-11 to the agenda.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Sopczynski made a motion to deny enrollment of all student applicants for the safety to our students and staff.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Field Trip Approvals
F. Booker made a motion to approve all field trip requests.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Teacher Evaluation
J. Houck made a motion to approve the teacher evaluations.
F. Booker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
ELD Course Approval
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the ELD course.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Athletics
J. Houck made a motion to approve Flint Public Schools to join the GAC Conference.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Partner Solutions Contract
Work on creating an RFP.
Include in the November meeting for vote.
H.
CMU Reauthorization Year
IAF is in its reauthorization year with CMU.
I.
Prayer Rally Request
No vote needed. Informational only.
J.
Title IX Policy Update
J. Houck made a motion to accept the Title IX Policy Update.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Bus Purchase
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the lease of an additional bus for the 24/25 school year. Lease amount is not to exceed $3,000 per month.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L.
Legal Update
Information Only
M.
CMU
Cory Merante provided update:
- NWEA Update
- 3. Days coming up - discount for seniors with a 2.8 GPA or higher
V. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday October 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
VI. Extended Public Comment
A.
Public comment on items not limited to agenda items
Traci is off work October 1-7, 2024 but will be working remotely.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Sopczynski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Y. Speights-Beaugard 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 7:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Speights-Beaugard
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