Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM

Location

1580 Dean St. – 3rd Fl., Brooklyn, NY

Trustees Present

G. Lee, J. Harber, J. Latimer, N. Lirette, R. MacIntyre

Trustees Absent

A. Conelli, D. Hazelwood, N. Lemerond

Guests Present

G. Roehm, J. Williams, Richard Stopol

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

The ED briefly discussed the recent tragic loss of a Launch student and the tragic events that occurred in Florida.   

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 Thursday Feb 15, 2018 at 6:33 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Harber made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-18-18 Board Meeting on 01-18-18.
J. Latimer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Action Item

A.

Approval of Board Candidate

J. Harber made a motion to approval of board candidate Richard Stopol pending review of NYS Education Department.
R. MacIntyre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. 2Q Finance Update

A.

Update the Board on the 2Q Financials

Treasurer of Board, Grace Lee, presented the 2Q Financial update to the board. All variances were in the approved range and no budget amendment was required. The Treasurer and Executive Director answered questions about projections for the remainder of FY18. 

IV. Information Items

A.

ED Report

The Executive Director (ED)  updated the board on a leadership candidate for the new elementary school. The board asked questions about the candidate and interviews were scheduled with the board and the school's institutional partner. Additionally, the board discussed the upcoming Gala for NYC Outward Bound and the board's attendance and support. Finally, the ED updated the board on the upcoming annual retreat and the memorial event for Kevin Angel.  

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

J. Harber made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Latimer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Harber