Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Minutes

April Board of Trustees Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Trustees Present

B. Wilson (remote), C. Talero (remote), J. Almonte (remote), J. Looney (remote), K. Mangual (remote), M. Rosenthal (remote), S. Santo (remote)

Trustees Absent

J. Patrick, S. Mlynar, V. Singh

Guests Present

B. Mercedes (remote), C. Reyes (remote), J. Pichardo (remote), N. Polanco (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Rosenthal called a meeting of the board of trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School to order on Tuesday Apr 18, 2023 at 7:10 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

M. Rosenthal made a motion to approve the minutes from March Board of Trustees Meeting on 03-21-23.
S. Santo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Board Committee Reports

A.

CEO Report

Goal: No Report

B.

Academic Committee Report

Goal: No Report

C.

HR Committee

Goal: No Report

D.

Fundraising, Finance and Facilities

Enrollment/Lottery:

  • COO/CFO shared the enrollment report based on April lottery. Less applications received for 5th grade as has been the trend in the last few years. 
  • In May/June, we'll have more accurate information to share with the Board after registrations are complete.
    • This is something that is ongoing through August, until we're able to fill all seats

Building Update:

  • On the 4650 Broadway Building
    • SOM, architects, are working with us for lease/LOI to ensure we have everything needed to build up the space
    • We have an estimator that provided the cost of construction only based on the initial test fit. 
      • We are happy with the estimate, although it may increase due to us wanting more space on the third floor
      • Space would have a gym; trying to make it a High School basketball standard gym
      • Space would also fit a private outdoor space
      • We are also trying to fit a private daycare space that goes up to Pre-K
        • This would help many of our families with younger children; it would serve as a feeder to our kindergarten
          • We are still under our own original estimates; a pretty good space to be 
  • Barone Management
    • We are waiting to see a school site they suggested 
  • Budget Process
    • There has been a one-page explanation of the budget created for all staff
      • Moving forward this is a document that will be shared with Leadership only

 

 


 

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 8:52 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Rosenthal