Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting of the Trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
Date and Time
Tuesday July 31, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Location
433 W 204th Street, New York, NY
Trustees Present
B. Wilson, E. Siminerio, J. Harris, J. Patrick, M. Mahoney, T. Almonte
Trustees Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Reyes
Non Voting Members Present
C. Reyes
Guests Present
D. Canniff, J. Pichardo, J. Sandoval, M. Hackett, R. Graham
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
T. Almonte called a meeting of the board of trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School to order on Tuesday Jul 31, 2018 at 7:20 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Mahoney made a motion to approve minutes from the Board of Trustees Annual Meeting on 06-23-18 Board of Trustees Annual Meeting on 06-23-18.
J. Patrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Board Committee Reports
A.
Fundraising Update
R. Graham reviewed 2018-19 fundraising revenue goal. Strategic efforts to focus on building individual giving (moves management, focused appeals, and multi-year gifts) and foundation giving (naming opportunities, supplier partnerships, etc.) in the coming year. CSO office to support Board and FOIA in giving efforts.
B.
Academic Accountability Report
M. Hackett presented for discussion the following data:
- June 2018 credits and Regents summary
- Regents data change over time 2014-2018
- 83% (63 of 76) of our HS graduates were with us since 5th grade
- Changes include: Deborah McGlaughlin and Jose Grullon stepping in to full time Assistant Principal positions.
- HS & MS leadership teams using DOE survey (among other data) to conduct "gap analysis" to inform planning and progress/monitoring systems.
- Professional Development plan consists of shared time for instruction and culture (review plan in August meeting)
- Students to sign code of conduct annually
C.
Finance and Facilities
Facilities updates:
- New Building/10th avenue site (9-12) - meeting weekly with owners representative - project progressing on schedule
- Cooper Street (9-11) - fully executed lease extension; eligible for rent reimbursement
- Leadership Hall (12) - inspection in August for COO
D.
Executive Committee Report
C. Reyes and T. Almonte led discussion of the following items:
- New committees
- HR shift
- Board Member recruitment
- Planning for October Strategic Planning Retreat
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Mahoney made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
B. Wilson 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 10:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Siminerio