Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

April Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Alexis Rubin is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Meeting ID: 511 255 6350

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Trustees Present

C. Noel (remote), D. Hazelwood (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), M. Webster (remote), N. Walcott (remote)

Trustees Absent

J. Harber, K. Lewandowski, N. Lemerond, N. Lirette

Guests Present

A. Khan (remote), A. Leake (remote), A. Rubin (remote), Andrew Klein (remote), C. Schlafer (remote), G. Roehm (remote), R. Tang (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Ward-Mitchell called a meeting of the board of trustees of Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School to order on Wednesday Apr 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

M. Ward-Mitchell made a motion to approve the minutes from March 2026 Board Meeting on 03-18-26.
M. Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Real Estate Update

A.

Real Estate Update

The Executive Director provided updates around lease negotiations for the 6th Avenue site. Management is continuing to assess potential next steps and will update the Board as appropriate. The ED answered questions from the board.

IV. Finance Presentation

A.

BOT Q3 Presentation

The Sr. Director of Finance presented the Q3 finance update and proposed budget amendment. The proposed budget amendment reflects changes related to the receipt of two restricted grants.

B.

Vote to Approve Amended Budget

M. Ward-Mitchell made a motion to approve the amended budget #2.
M. Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Board Recruitment

A.

Board Matrix Activity

The Board completed a matrix reflecting members’ experience across various areas of expertise and discussed how it could support future board recruitment efforts.

B.

Board Recruitment

The ED and the Board discussed prospective board candidates and considered additional individuals who could be brought into the recruitment pipeline. The Board provided feedback on the Board recruitment materials. The Board discussed giving and fundraising capacity.

VI. Vision for May In-Person Time

A.

Vision Activity

The Board participated in a visioning exercise around the upcoming May board retreat.

B.

Session Planning

The Board discussed plans for possible session topics for the May board retreat.

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 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Ward-Mitchell