Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Trustees Present
B. Girley (remote), B. Wilson (remote), E. Siminerio (remote), J. Almonte (remote), J. Harris (remote), J. Patrick (remote), K. Mangual (remote), K. Smith (remote), M. Rosenthal (remote), S. Mlynar (remote), T. Almonte (remote)
Trustees Absent
S. Santo
Guests Present
C. Reyes, J. Pichardo, J. Sandoval (remote), M. Hackett, V. Hoekstra, Vic Singh
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
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 Oct 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Almonte made a motion to approve the minutes from September Board Meeting on 09-15-20.
K. Mangual seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Reports
A.
Executive Committee
Board interview of potential new member, Vic Singh. Vic was referred to the Board by current board member, Jason H. The Board had an opportunity to introduce themselves and for Vic to answer questions about his experience and plans for joining the Board. Following the meeting, the board voted on Vic joining the Board in Executive Session.
B.
Finance and Facilities
Jenny P. gave an update for the Committee including: the search for an elementary school site, meeting with the auditors, and the school's cash position. All three updates were positive and in alignment with the school's goals.
C.
Academic Committee Report
Christina R. gave an update for the Committee including an update on remote learning. Students continue to work remotely with their teachers on Chromebooks at home. A small number of students requiring adult supervision utilize the school's Family Support Center. Principals continue to develop ways to foster student accountability in remote environment and also continue to study data to develop safe return to school plans.
D.
Fundraising Committee
Jay P. gave an update on the Committee, specifically regarding the school's work with CSBM to identify grant opportunities.
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 9:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Siminerio
IV. Executive Session
A.
Vote on New Board Member (Following Board Meeting, Board entered Executive Session)
K. Mangual made a motion to invite Vic Singh to join the IAL Board of Directors.
J. Patrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.