Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Location
1580 Dean St., Brooklyn, NY 11213
Trustees Present
D. Hazelwood, G. Lee, J. Harber, M. Dukes, N. Lemerond, N. Lirette, R. Stopol, R. van de Sande
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Rubin, C. Schlafer, E. Kussell, G. Roehm, R. Tang
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 Wednesday Oct 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM.
II. Gallery Walk - High Quality Work
A.
Gallery Walk
The Head of School highlighted the achievements of Q1, including strong culture, improved dean referral data, and improved practice test data. The Head of School answered brief questions from the board.
III. Action Item
A.
Approve FY19 Audit
The Director of Business Administration presented on the FY19 audit results, including highlights and auditor comments and recommendations.
J. Harber made a motion to approve the FY19 audit.
G. Lee seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. External Affairs Report
A.
External Affairs Report
The Director of External Affairs presented on the various events at Launch aimed at improving relationships within the community.
V. Strategic Planning Process
A.
Update on Strategic Planning Process
The Executive Director presented on Launch's progress in achieving the 2017-2020 strategic plan goals. The ED then presented the proposed process for creating and implementing the following strategic plan.
VI. Enrollment Update
A.
Presentation on Enrollment and Budget Projections
The ED presented enrollment data in line with expectations from the last meeting. The strategies to narrow the deficit are being implemented successfully. The ED answered brief questions from the board.
VII. Information Items
A.
Information Items
The Executive Director presented on several informational items for the board:
- an invitation for board members to sign-up for the Friends at Launch event on December 6th
- an invitation for board members to sign-up for school visitation
- an update on the End of Year Campaign
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Hazelwood