Public Hearing for Intellectus Preparatory Charter School October 8 2026

The Mount Vernon City School District held a public hearing on October 8, 2026, regarding Intellectus Preparatory Charter School’s renewal application to the SUNY Charter Schools Institute and its proposed expansion from grades 6–11 to grades 6–12. Staff, families, educators, and the school’s executive director spoke in support, citing academic progress, student support, family engagement, and the school’s role in the Mount Vernon community. The executive director reported that the school had submitted a proposal to lease a district-owned property, offering several million dollars in lease revenue while taking responsibility for interior improvements and maintenance; she said the proposal was renewed with district leadership later in 2025. The hearing did not address a decision on that proposal.