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