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International Academy of Flint

Minutes

IAF Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday December 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, M. Childress, Y. Speights-Beaugard

Directors Absent

J. Kelley

Guests Present

C. Merante, E. Yurk, G. Meihn, J. Donald, Jonique Don, 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 Dec 16, 2024 at 5:25 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Conflict of Interest

None

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.

Academic Update

Traci Cormier provided an update:

  • Director of Finance position is posted and interviews are happening.
  • Dashboard has great information to look at.  Index score is increasing.
  • Kendra will be reworking bus routes over the break.
  • AWARE Grant - is a great opportunity and IAF will be applying for it.

F.

EpiCenter Update

100% on time

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

None

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of November 25, 2024 Meeting Minutes

J. Houck made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 11-25-24.
J. Sopczynski seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Accept Reports

C.

IAF Budget vs Actual

IV. Unfinished Business

A.

HR Contract/RFP

Partner Solutions did not submit an RFP.  Next committee meeting is on 12/18/24.

B.

CMU Reauthorization Year

Nothing at this time.  Expecting items to come from CMU in January.

V. New Business

A.

Ratify Disbursements & Transfers

J. Sopczynski made a motion to ratify the disbursements and transfers.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

24/25 Revised Budget

J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the 24/25 revised budget.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

LASO Appointment

J. Houck made a motion to appoint Kendra Giles as LASO for IAF.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

RLGL Substitute

J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the substitute teacher.
Y. Speights-Beaugard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Project Return Date

J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the project return dates with a max enrollment of 1250.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Field Trip Approvals

J. Houck made a motion to approve the fieldtrips, including the basketball trip to Cedarville.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Sex Ed / Health Curriculum Addition (RAHS Clinic)

No action taken at this time.  The board requested the committee meet and provide a written recommendation to the board.

H.

Land Bank Properties

J. Houck made a motion to approve the purchase of the Land Bank properties. Cost not to exceed $55,000.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
F. Booker
Aye
J. Houck
Aye
D. Thompson
Aye
J. Kelley
Absent
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Aye
J. Sopczynski
Aye
M. Childress
Aye

I.

Legal Update

Waiting on final law but there will be a modification to public meeting notice for non-profits.  Once final Greg will provide an update to the board.

January 8th closing.

J.

CMU

MAPSA Conference was great, no new information shared out at the conference.

 

Anti-Charter bill was passed by the Senate.  Not sure it will pass by the house.

VI. Other Business

A.

Announcement of Next Meeting

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday January 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

VII. Committee Reports

A.

Finance/Facility Committee

B.

Academic Performance Committee

Next meeting is scheduled for January 21st.

C.

Culture Committee

D.

Governance Committee

VIII. Extended Public Comment

A.

Public comment on items not limited to agenda items

Diane Thompson

  • IAF is doing fantastic.
  • Events are great, including athletics and NHS.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

IX. 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 6:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson