Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Minutes

Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 17, 2017 at 7:15 PM

Location

433 W 204th Street., New York, New York

Trustees Present

E. Siminerio, J. Looney (remote), J. Patrick, M. Mahoney, R. Graham (remote), T. Almonte

Trustees Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

C. Reyes

Non Voting Members Present

C. Reyes

Guests Present

D. Canniff, J. Pichardo, M. Hackett

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

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 Oct 17, 2017 at 7:15 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

M. Mahoney made a motion to approve minutes Board Meeting on 09-19-17.
J. Patrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director Report - Renewal Update

A.

Renewal Update

C. Reyes discussed the IAL Renewal Application dated 10/22/17, plans for the site visit and the DOE's visit team's expectations of the IAL Board of Trustees.

III. Fundraising Task Force Report Out

A.

Fundraising Report Out

D. Canniff presented the roles and the pricing structure for the benefit concert, the Trustee Fundraising Plan and the giving for AY2017Sept.

IV. Academic Committee Report Out

A.

Academic Committee Report Out

C. Reyes and M. Hackett expanded on the information / data found on the Board Dashboard.
  • Human Resources
  • Enrollment
  • MS - Saturday School data, plan for 2018
  • Behavior Intervention
  • HS - Graduation audits for seniors (Credits / Regents)
    • Academic Intervention Strategies
  • Professional Development for Faculty

V. Finance Committee / Facilities Committee Report Out

A.

Finance Committee / Facilities Task Force Update

T. Almonte and J. Pichardo presented a high level detailed summary for October on the following projects:
  • Garage
  • Underwriter / bank
  • Build NYC
  • Current H.S. location
Discussion ensued.
 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

E. Siminerio made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Patrick 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