Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
September 2021 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Topic: September 2021 Board Meeting
Time: Sep 21, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Time: Sep 21, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Trustees Present
A. Rappaport (remote), D. Hazelwood (remote), J. Harber (remote), M. Dukes (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), N. Lirette (remote), R. Stopol (remote), R. van de Sande (remote), S. Tarver (remote)
Trustees Absent
N. Lemerond
Guests Present
A. Rubin (remote), Amanda Leake (remote), B. Robinson (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 Tuesday Sep 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM.
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from August 2021 Board Meeting on 08-10-21.
R. Stopol seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Minutes
J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from June 2021 Board Meeting on 06-23-21.
A. Rappaport seconded the motion.
III. ACTION ITEM: Approve 2021-2022 District Safety Plan
A.
Approve District Safety Plan
The Director of Finance presented the 2021-2022 District Safety Plan for board approval.
J. Harber made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 District Safety Plan.
R. Stopol seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Program Update
A.
Program Update
The Head of School updated the board on the start of school for students and staff as it relates to Launch's workplan. The HOS answered brief questions from the board.
V. Board Self-Evaluation
A.
Summarizing the Board Self-Evaluation
The ED provided a summary of the board self-evaluation and discussed next steps. The ED answered brief questions from the board.
VI. Charter Renewal Site Visit
A.
Site Visit Preparation
The ED provided an overview of the upcoming renewal site visit and the board's specific responsibilities during the visit. Darryl Hazelwood then provided a brief overview of the ED evaluation process before the board engaged in interactive discussion and activities to prepare for the visit. The ED answered questions from the board.
VII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session - Vaccine Policy
The ED, HOS, DOF, and the board moved into executive session to discuss the application of Launch's vaccine policy.
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 8:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Roehm