Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

November 2025 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Topic: Launch Board of Trustees November 2025 Meeting
Time: Nov 19, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Trustees Present

C. Noel (remote), D. Hazelwood (remote), J. Harber (remote), K. Lewandowski (remote), M. Webster (remote), N. Lirette (remote), N. Walcott (remote)

Trustees Absent

M. Ward-Mitchell, N. Lemerond

Guests Present

A. Khan (remote), A. Rubin (remote), C. Schlafer (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 Nov 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from September 2025 Board Meeting on 10-01-25.
M. Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Action Item - Approve Audit

A.

Approve FY25 Audit

The Sr. Director of Finance presented to our board the FY25 Audit for the board's approval.

N. Lirette made a motion to approve the FY25 Audit.
J. Harber seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Recruitment, Enrollment, Projection Update

A.

Recruitment, Enrollment, Projection Update

The Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer presented an update on Middle School enrollment trends and current recruitment progress to provide context for the real estate discussion. The Senior Director of Finance presented the cash projection.

V. Real Estate Update

A.

Real Estate Update - 6th Ave.

The Executive Director and Senior Director of Finance reviewed the 6th Avenue site, including financial projections and the fundraising required to support the project. The ED answered questions from the board. The Board engaged in discussion.

VI. Information Items

A.

Information Items

The ED presented on an upcoming networking and board recruitment event in January, the ED transition, and future board meeting dates.

VII. 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 6:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Harber