Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Minutes

October Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Location

433 West 204th Street, New York, NY 10034

 

All board addresses were posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 

Trustees Present

J. Almonte (remote), J. Looney (remote), K. Drezner (remote), K. Mangual (remote), M. Rosenthal (remote), S. Mlynar (remote)

Trustees Absent

C. Talero, K. Smith, R. Khamis, S. Santo, V. Singh

Guests Present

B. Mercedes, C. Reyes, J. Pichardo, K. Cuateco (remote), N. Polanco

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

K. Mangual called a meeting of the board of trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School to order on Tuesday Oct 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

II. Board Committee Reports

A.

Academic Committee Updates

K. Cuateco presented the Middle School Goals presentation to the Board:

  • ELA, Math, and Algebra I goals were exceeded, while Science met its target.
  • Curriculum alignment, data protocols, and targeted interventions strengthened instruction and outcomes.
  • Staffing shifts, pacing gaps, and limited training posed key challenges.
  • 85% of 8th graders passed the Spanish Regents, and average attendance reached 91%.
  • Priorities for 25–26 include Regents preparation, professional development, fluency, and reading initiatives.

 

C. Reyes presented the 24-25 School Year Goals Outcomes to the Board:

  • Academic goals largely met or exceeded across ELA, Math, Algebra I, and Science.
  • Culture goals showed consistent student engagement and improved attendance.
  • Operations and finance goals reflected stable enrollment, effective budgeting, and strong fiscal oversight.

 

B.

Finance and Facilities Committee Updates

J. Pichardo presented the following update to the Board:

  • Enrollment remained consistent, with detailed monitoring of student discharges and movement trends.
  • Discharge data highlighted primary reasons for student exits and grade-level patterns.
  • Financial review emphasized sound budget management and alignment of resources with school priorities.
  • Overall impact to budget reflected responsible fiscal planning and stable operational health.

III. 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 7:58 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Mangual