Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

Launch Board of Trustees Meeting - January 2020

Date and Time

Wednesday January 22, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Location

1580 Dean St., Brooklyn, NY 11213

 

Trustees Present

D. Hazelwood (remote), G. Lee (remote), M. Dukes, N. Lemerond (remote), N. Lirette, R. Stopol

Trustees Absent

J. Harber, R. van de Sande

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 Jan 22, 2020 at 6:30 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

R. Stopol made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-25-19.
N. Lirette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Minutes

R. Stopol made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-23-19.
N. Lirette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Minutes

R. Stopol made a motion to approve the minutes from November Board Meeting on 11-20-19.
N. Lirette seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. EL Education Core Practices

A.

Implementation Review and Work Plan

The Executive Director discussed how the EL Education Core Practices guide Launch's work plan. The ED answered brief questions from the Board.

IV. Educational Equity

A.

Launch Definition of Educational Equity

The board and Launch staff divided into small groups to engage in a protocol around Launch's definition of educational equity.

V. Information Items

A.

Information Items

The ED provided updates on strategic planning, government relations, and fundraising. The ED also previewed upcoming events including the February and March board meetings, the Black History Celebration, and the Board retreat. The ED answered brief questions from the Board.

VI. 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,
G. Roehm