Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

June Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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

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

Trustees Absent

C. Noel, J. Harber, K. Lewandowski, N. Lemerond

Guests Present

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 Jun 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

II. Opener

A.

Opener

The Executive Director shared highlights from this year's student led conferences. The board participated in a group activity.

III. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

N. Walcott made a motion to approve the minutes from April Board Meeting on 04-15-26.
N. Lirette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N. Walcott made a motion to approve the minutes from May In-Person Board Meeting on 05-18-26.
N. Lirette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Finance Presentation

A.

Budget Presentation

The Sr. Director of Finance presented a finance update and proposed budget for FY27. The Sr. Director of Finance and Executive Director answered brief questions from the board.

B.

Vote to Approve FY27 Budget

N. Lirette made a motion to approve the FY27 budget.
M. Ward-Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Board Calendar

A.

Vote to Approve FY27 Board Calendar

M. Webster made a motion to approve the FY27 board meeting calendar.
M. Ward-Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Real Estate Update

A.

Real Estate Update

The Executive Director provided an update on the Sixth Avenue site. Management signed the lease, with final execution contingent on securing acceptable construction financing by July 3.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Information Update

The Executive Director presented information updates including EL Education's merger with Cognia and an enrollment update for the 26-27 school year.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Ward-Mitchell