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Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Minutes

February Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 24, 2026 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. Smith (remote), M. Rosenthal (remote), R. Khamis (remote), S. Santo (remote), V. Singh (remote)

Trustees Absent

C. Talero, K. Drezner, K. Mangual, S. Mlynar

Guests Present

A. Rodriguez (remote), B. Mercedes (remote), C. Reyes (remote), J. Pichardo (remote), N. Polanco (remote), S. Smith (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Rosenthal called a meeting of the board of trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School to order on Tuesday Feb 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Looney made a motion to approve the minutes from January Board of Trustees Meeting on 01-20-26.
K. Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Board Committee Reports

A.

College and Career Success Report

S. Smith presented the College and Career Success Report to the Board:

 

  • There is continued expansion of college and career programming, increasing student access, institutional exposure, and application support.
  • Strong application volume and broad acceptances across public, private, and national institutions (additional CUNY/SUNY decisions pending).
  • Ongoing diversification of postsecondary pathways, including dual enrollment, competitive enrichment programs, workforce development, and skilled trades exploration.
  • 100+ students engaged in enrichment initiatives; 76%+ of the most recent cohort currently enrolled in college, reflecting stable postsecondary outcomes.

B.

Finance and Facilities Committee Updates

J. Pichardo presented the enrollment numbers update to the board. 

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 8:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Rosenthal