Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

August 2025 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Topic: Launch Board of Trustees August 2025 Meeting
Time: Aug 20, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Trustees Present

C. Noel (remote), J. Harber (remote), K. Lewandowski (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), M. Webster (remote), N. Walcott (remote)

Trustees Absent

D. Hazelwood, N. Lemerond, N. Lirette, S. Beck

Guests Present

A. Khan (remote), A. Rubin (remote), G. Roehm (remote), R. Tang (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Harber called a meeting of the board of trustees of Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School to order on Wednesday Aug 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from July 2025 Board Meeting on 07-23-25.
M. Ward-Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. MS + HS Preservice Activity

A.

Presentation and Activity

The Chief Operations Officer facilitated an activity with the board and presented on middle and high school preservice. Board members provided feedback.

IV. NYS Assessments - Presentation of Results

A.

Present NYS Assessment Results

The Executive Director presented spring 2025 NYS Assessment results, highlighting cohort growth and comparing performance with state, city, and district scores. The ED and COO answered questions from the board.

V. Real Estate

A.

Real Estate Update

The ED reviewed progress on real estate for the permanent site. The ED answered brief questions from the board.

VI. Enrollment Update

A.

Enrollment Update

The COO presented on enrollment progress at each school.

VII. Development Committee Event

A.

Development Committee Event

The ED and members of the Development Committee presented on planned networking and board recruitment events.

VIII. Information Items

A.

Information Items

The Executive Director provided informational updates on the following:

  • Transition
  • Transcend
  • Runway Green
  • Next Board Meeting In-Person

IX. 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 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Harber