Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Location
1580 Dean St. – 3rd Fl., Brooklyn, NY
Trustees Present
C. Hess, G. Lee, J. Harber, J. Latimer, N. Lirette, R. MacIntyre, R. Stopol
Trustees Absent
D. Hazelwood, N. Lemerond
Guests Present
A. Rubin, E. Kussell, G. Roehm, J. Williams, R. Rocker
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Roehm called a meeting of the board of trustees of Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School to order on Thursday Apr 26, 2018 at 6:42 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Harber made a motion to approve minutes.
R. MacIntyre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Welcome Lori
A.
Welcome new Head of School Lori Riddick
L. Riddick gave an introduction about herself with a specific focus on what attracted her to Launch Charter. She spoke about her experiences and expressed her excitement of being a part of the Launch team. This was followed by a board discussion led by J. Harber.
III. Committee Report
A.
New Schools Committee Presentation
The Executive Director led an in-depth presentation about acquiring DOE public or private space for the Launch Elementary School that The New Schools Committee also participated in. The board was informed about the pros and cons for securing either a private space or a DOE public space. The board intermittently asked questions through the presentation, which were discussed later on.
IV. Enrollment Update
A.
Update on current enrollment projections
The Executive Director updated the board on anticipated enrollment during the 2018-2019 school year based on current enrollment and recruitment totals. The ED also discussed current strategies and alternative strategies moving forward, and answered questions.
V. Information Items
A.
ED Report
The Executive Director discussed some ‘FYI’ topics
- Talent practices and Retention - bigger picture strategic work and staff ‘s intent to return was discussed
- NYCOB Gala – information about attendance was given out
- POL – board was informed about the upcoming presentations
- Board Retreat – a brief reminder of upcoming board retreat and what to expect to at the retreat was discussed.
VI. 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 8:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Latimer