Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
Minutes
August Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 20, 2019 at 7:15 PM
Location
3896 10th ave
Trustees Present
B. Girley, B. Wilson (remote), E. Siminerio, J. Almonte, K. Smith, M. Rosenthal, T. Almonte
Trustees Absent
J. Harris, J. Patrick
Guests Present
C. Reyes, J. Pichardo, J. Sandoval, Jamie Esperon, M. Hackett, R. Graham, V. Hoekstra
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 Aug 20, 2019 at 8:00 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Rosenthal made a motion to approve minutes from the July Board Meeting on 07-23-19 July Board Meeting on 07-23-19.
J. Almonte seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Board Committee Reports
A.
Fundraising Committee
Rahsaan provided an update of Development work underway including: nearly all Trustees Fundraising Plans completed and Rahsaan will setup individual meetings with Trustees to review; 10-Year Celebration Event Committee has been formed to plan for probable March 2020 event; Friends of Inwood Academy for Leadership will convene in early September to discuss broader mission and goals; and staff is completing Fundraising plan and calendar to share with Board. Rahsaan asked Board Members for any leads on event spaces to host networking events for the school.
B.
CEO Report
Christina and Jamie Esperon shared timing and overview for charter renewal in 2020-2021, with particular emphasis on the Board's role in supporting the process. November Learning Walk with Board - date to be confirmed.
C.
Finance and Facilities Committee
Jenny updated the Board on Operations including: enrollment numbers meeting targets; received temp use permit for High School and working expeditiously to get to next step; and very preliminary conversations about Elementary School site options.
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 9:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Siminerio