The CFO and members of the finance committee presented high level findings from the audit, including a summary of the financial statements for the year, as well as the management letter from the auditor. The audit was unqualified for the 6th straight year and demonstrated that the school has strong financial policies and procedures and is financially healthy.  The CFO and the Finance Committee answered questions prior to the vote.

The ED presented academic data from the 2018 NYS assessments, including growth data, which was unavailable at the last meeting.  Launch made much larger gains than most schools, is outperforming the district for all students and sub-groups, and is outperforming the state for most subgroups.  Additionally, the MGP data for the school demonstrates that Launch students are making more growth than other students in the state. The ED briefly answered questions from the board.

The ED presented on the details of the required board focus group taking place during the renewal site visit in November.  The ED reviewed the requirements for the focus group, confirmed the time, and briefly answered questions.

The ED presented an update on the site search for an incubation space for Launch Elementary. Launch has partnered with Matter Real Estate to perform a test fit analysis on two potential spaces. The ED highlighted one specific site as a potential incubation space and briefly answered questions.

The ED presented a vision of Launch’s future and the initial outline of a permanent home for Launch Elementary as well as a Launch campus. The ED answered questions from the board and will continue to present updates on this plan in future board meetings.