Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 22, 2017 at 7:15 PM

Location

433 W. 204th Street. NY, NY Inwood Middle School

Trustees Present

E. Siminerio, J. Looney, R. Graham, T. Almonte

Trustees Absent

J. Patrick, L. Rodriguez, M. Mahoney

Ex Officio Members Present

C. Reyes

Non Voting Members Present

C. Reyes

Guests Present

D. Canniff, J. Pichardo

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

Attendance was recorded.

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Graham called a meeting of the board of trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School to order on Tuesday Aug 22, 2017 at 7:50 PM.
The Board of Trustees walked to the proposed new H.S. facility and toured the Annex, currently under construction. 

C.

Approve Minutes

T. Almonte made a motion to approve minutes as amended Board of Trustees Meeting on 07-18-17.
E. Siminerio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Academic Accountability Report Out (M. Hackett/V. Hoekstra)

A.

Report Out

C. Reyes reported and interpreted the results of the Sp 17  MS ELA and Math test scores. C. Reyes reported the '16-'17 cultural, curricular and organizational structures that encouraged students'  achievement. Data analysis suggested that these structures be continued and enhanced. The Board complimented the MS's principal, V. Hoekstra,  and C. Reyes for their efforts.

III. Fund Raising Task Force Report Out (E. Siminerio)

A.

Fundraising Committee Report Out

D. Canniff provided the '16 - '17 year end summary with forecast.  She shared the  fund raising goals and the development calendar for the  '17 - 18 AY. 
D. Canniff updated the Board on the planning for the benefit concert and  outlined sponsership packages and prospects. 

IV. ED and Development Committee Report Out (C. Reyes)

A.

Development Committee Report Out

C. Reyes updated the Board on membership.

V. Finance Committee/Facilities Task Force Report Out (T. Almonte/J. Pichardo)

A.

Facilities Report Out

T. Almonte presented updates on rezoning, the garage, the annex, Build NYC, and the bank / underwriter. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

T. Almonte made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Looney 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 9:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Looney