Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
April Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 29, 2020 at 6:30 PM
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Trustees Present
D. Hazelwood (remote), G. Lee (remote), J. Harber (remote), M. Dukes (remote), N. Lemerond (remote), N. Lirette (remote), R. Stopol (remote), R. van de Sande (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Rubin (remote), C. Schlafer (remote), E. Kussell (remote), G. Roehm (remote), R. Tang (remote)
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 Apr 29, 2020 at 6:30 PM.
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from Launch Board of Trustees Meeting - March 2020 on 03-25-20.
R. Stopol seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Meeting - COVID-19 School Closure on 03-14-20.
R. Stopol seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-26-20.
R. Stopol seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Program Update
A.
Update on Launch's Distance Learning Program
The Head of School discussed updates on Launch's distance learning program. The HOS answered brief questions from the board.
VI. ACTION ITEM - School Enrollment Policy
A.
Approve Updated Enrollment Policy
J. Harber made a motion to approve the updated enrollment policy.
D. Hazelwood seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. External Affairs Report
A.
Update on External Affairs
The Director of External Affairs presented updates on enrollment progress, parent communication during distance learning, and high school updates.
VIII. Q3 Finance Report
A.
Q3 Finance Report
The Director of Business Administration presented on Q3 budget variances, changes in payroll accrual accounting, and the initial budget draft.
IX. FY21 Budget Outlook
A.
FY21 Budget Outlook
The Executive Director presented on the state budget outlook for FY21 and its implications for Launch's budget management strategy. The ED answered brief questions from the board.
X. Information Items
A.
Information Items
The ED provided updates on the revised strategic planning timeline, Floyd Bennett Field developments, and the cancellation of the Board Retreat for this year.
XI. 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