Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting of the Trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Date and Time

Tuesday August 14, 2018 at 7:15 PM

Location

433 W. 204th St. NY, NY

Trustees Present

B. Wilson, E. Siminerio (remote), J. Harris, M. Mahoney, T. Almonte

Trustees Absent

J. Patrick

Ex Officio Members Present

C. Reyes

Non Voting Members Present

C. Reyes

Guests Present

Brooke Girley, J. Pichardo

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

E. Siminerio called a meeting of the board of trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School to order on Tuesday Aug 14, 2018 at 7:20 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

M. Mahoney made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting of the Trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School on 07-31-18 Board Meeting of the Trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School on 07-31-18.
B. Wilson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Board Committee Reports

A.

Executive Committee Report

  • Board discussion with Brooke Girley about her qualifications and interest in IAL Board.
  • Board reviewed draft framework for 3 year strategic plan (2019-2021). C. Reyes to review with IAL leadership team and IAL Board to further discuss at October Retreat.
  • C. Reyes shared preliminary information on pilot program for alumni support.

B.

Academic Committee: Title 1 PD Plan Approval

M. Mahoney made a motion to approve the Professional Development plans for the Middle School and High School for FY 2018-19.
J. Harris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Fundraising Task Force

E. Siminerio reported that the Fundraising Task Force approved the Fundraising & Resource Development Plan for FY 2018-19, which includes a fundraising goal of $97,500. The office of the CSO will work with the IAL Board and FOIA Board to execute individual fundraising plans.

D.

Finance and Facilities

  • B. Wilson and J. Pichardo advised that IAL audit underway and will be finalized end of October.
  • Further discussion regarding Certificate of Occupancy for Leadership Hall and progress on new building site.

III. Exec Session / Board Candidate Vote

A.

Candidate: Brooke Girley

J. Harris made a motion to approve Brooke Girley to join the IAL Board of Trustees.
M. Mahoney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. 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 9:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Siminerio