Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
Launch October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 21, 2026 at 10:15 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), J. Harber (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), M. Webster (remote), N. Lirette (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Hazelwood, K. Lewandowski
Guests Present
A. Khan (remote), A. Rubin (remote), C. Schlafer (remote), N. Walcott (remote), R. Tang (remote), S. Kenlock (remote), Sadiqah Whittington (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
III. Middle School Presentation
A.
The Launch Way
IV. FY26 Audited Financials
A.
Vote on audited financials
The Chief Financial Officer presented to our board the FY26 Audit for the board's approval.
V. Cybersecurity Update
A.
Information about Cybersecurity
The CFO provided an update on two phishing-related cybersecurity incidents in September. Launch's Managed Service Provider, CTS, promptly secured the affected accounts, and a forensic investigation confirmed no unauthorized access or compromised personal information. The CFO answered brief questions from the board.
VI. Real Estate & Finance Committee Update
A.
Committee Update
The Board Treasurer presented an update on the 6th Avenue High School project, including the revised construction budget, financing, and next steps. The ED answered questions from the board.
VII. 2025–26 Impact Report
A.
Presentation about Draft Impact Report
The Director of Advancement and Communications presented a draft 2025-26 impact report. The DAC led the board through an activity to provide feedback on the draft impact report.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Information Items
The ED provided updates on organizational growth, high school recruitment, the Friends of Launch board, and community engagement initiatives, including upcoming student-led conferences, Board meetings, and events.
The Middle School Principal presented an update on the Middle School program and the four pillars of the Launch Way instructional framework. The Middle School Principal answered brief questions from the board.