Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

July Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday July 29, 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

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

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Khan (remote), A. Rubin (remote), Andrew Klein (remote), C. Schlafer (remote), R. Tang (remote), Tom Ng (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 Jul 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from June Board Meeting on 06-24-26.
M. Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Real Estate Update & Big Wins

A.

Our Permenant Space

The Executive Director provided an update on the permanent high school site and the term sheet for facility financing. The Board asked questions regarding the project and next steps.

B.

Big Wins

The Executive Director shared organizational updates, including high school progress, network staffing, financial health, grant funding, student trips, and family survey results. A prospective Board member was introduced. The Board asked questions.

IV. High School Presentation

A.

High School Program Presentation

The High School Principal presented the Launch High School 2030 vision and answered questions from the Board.

V. Handbook

A.

Handbook

J. Harber made a motion to approve the updated Staff Handbook for the 2026-27 school year.
M. Ward-Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Board Term

J. Harber made a motion to renew Darryl Hazelwood's Board term.
M. Ward-Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Board Compliance

A.

Disclosure of Financial Interest Form

Board members were reminded to complete and sign the annual Disclosure of Financial Interest Form.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Enrollment

The Executive Director provided an enrollment update and discussed ongoing outreach efforts.

B.

Strategic Plan Update

The Executive Director reported that the strategic plan is being updated and will be discussed further with the Board.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Harber