Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
Minutes
April Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location
433 West 204th Street, New York, NY 10034
All board addresses were posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Trustees Present
J. Almonte (remote), J. Looney (remote), K. Mangual (remote), R. Khamis (remote)
Trustees Absent
C. Talero, K. Drezner, K. Smith, M. Rosenthal, S. Mlynar, S. Santo, V. Singh
Guests Present
B. Mercedes, C. Reyes, H. Pina (remote), J. Pichardo, N. Polanco, S. Smith (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Mangual called a meeting of the board of trustees of Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School to order on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Board Committee Reports
A.
Academic Committee
B.
Finance and Facilities Update
J, Pichardo presented an enrollment update to the Board:
- Total enrollment stands at 910 students, reflecting a decline.
- The school received 534 lottery applications on Lottery Day for the 2025–26 school year
- Of these, 136 seats remain open. Applications by region include CSD6 (453), Bronx (76), and others (28). There are currently no pending enrollments or discharges.
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 7:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Mangual
S. Smith and H. Torres presented the Class of 2025 College and Career Success Report and the Alumni Report to the board:
College and Career Success (CCS) Report:
The CCS Department supported students through two post-secondary fairs, two application nights, six college trips, and Alumni Week. As of April 2025, the Class of 2025 submitted 1,628 college applications with 995 acceptances (excluding CUNY). Students earned over $17.7 million in scholarships and were accepted to a wide range of colleges. Partnerships with organizations like SEO, QuestBridge, and SYEP continue to expand college and career opportunities.
Alumni Report:
Alumni Week 2025 included a college fair with representation from 20 organizations and featured six alumni who shared their post-secondary journeys. Teachers participated in a spirited door decorating competition to represent their alma maters. The 2024 alumni cohort showed strong college persistence, with students attending schools like Fordham, Penn State, SUNY campuses, CUNY schools, and others including Villanova and RIT. The data highlights a broad range of post-secondary pathways, showcasing the school's lasting impact on its graduates.