International Academy of Flint
Minutes
IAF Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 24, 2025 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
Directors Absent
Y. Speights-Beaugard
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Sopczynski
Guests Present
C. Merante, Dan Smith, G. Meihn (remote), J. Donald, K. Comer, Kendra Giles, Lynise Barbee, 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 Feb 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Conflict of Interest
D.
Approval of Agenda
F. Booker made a motion to Approval of Agenda.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
J. Sopczynski arrived at 5:30 PM.
B.
Student Discipline Hearing
J. Sopczynski made a motion to 500 Word Essay on school importance and 0 suspension days.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
500 Word Essay on school importance and 0 suspension days
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Childress |
No
|
| D. Thompson |
No
|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| J. Kelley |
No
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| J. Sopczynski |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
No
|
J. Houck made a motion to 15 day suspension, 500 word Essay, and Zero tolerance.
J. Kelley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Houck |
Aye
|
| F. Booker |
Aye
|
| Y. Speights-Beaugard |
Absent
|
| J. Kelley |
Aye
|
| D. Thompson |
Aye
|
| M. Childress |
Aye
|
| J. Sopczynski |
No
|
C.
Academic Update
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of January 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes
J. Sopczynski made a motion to approve the minutes from IAF Board Meeting on 01-27-25.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
IAF Budget vs Actual
$1,000,000 Grant rescinded because of DEI, working on appeal process.
IV. Unfinished Business
A.
HR Contract/RFP
Invite to March Board Meeting. Negotiate Pricing if applicable, and Final vote to come.
B.
CMU Reauthorization Year
V. New Business
A.
Ratify Disbursements & Transfers
B.
Landbank Properties
C.
Legal Update
D.
CMU
E.
Erate Project
J. Sopczynski made a motion to Approve Erate Project.
J. Houck seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Field Trip Requests
F. Booker made a motion to Approve Field Trips.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Age, Grade, Range & Maximum Enrollment Form
H.
Attendance Withdrawal Policy
F. Booker made a motion to Change from 20 days to 10 consecutive days.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
2025/2026 Calendar
J.
IAF Asbestos
J. Houck made a motion to Approve Asbestos Removal.
M. Childress seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Other Business
A.
Announcement of Next Meeting
Next meeting is 3/17/25.
4:30- Strategic Plan Meeting before Board meeting.
VII. Committee Reports
A.
Finance/Facility Committee
B.
Academic Performance Committee
C.
Culture Committee
No Meeting Wednesday 2.26.25
D.
Governance Committee
VIII. 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 7:24 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Thompson
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