Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
October 2021 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 27, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Topic: October 2021 Board Meeting
Time: Oct 27, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Time: Oct 27, 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. Ward-Mitchell (remote), N. Lemerond (remote), R. van de Sande (remote), S. Tarver (remote)
Trustees Absent
M. Dukes, N. Lirette, R. Stopol
Guests Present
A. Rubin (remote), B. Robinson (remote), C. Schlafer (remote), E. Kussell (remote), G. Roehm (remote), R. Tang (remote), Shamikah Kenlock (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 Oct 27, 2021 at 6:30 PM.
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
J. Harber made a motion to approve the minutes from September 2021 Board Meeting on 09-21-21.
A. Rappaport seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. ACTION ITEM: Approve FY21 Audit
A.
Approve FY21 Audit
The Director of Finance presented the FY21 Audited Financial Statements and Auditor's Letter to Management, which included recommendations for a cyber security assessment and increased escrow account balance, for approval by the Board. The DoF answered brief questions from the board.
J. Harber made a motion to approve the FY21 Audit.
M. Ward-Mitchell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Program Update
A.
NWEA MAP Presentation
The Head of School updated the board on the current state of the Launch program, including MAP Growth assessment data and proficiency goals for the remainder of the school year. The HoS and Executive Director answered questions from the board.
V. Board Self-Evaluation
A.
Summarizing and Determining Next Steps from the Board Self-Evaluation
The ED shared a more detailed review of the board self-evaluation results before the board split into small groups to discuss next steps.
VI. Fundraising Committee Update
A.
Fundraising Committee Update
The ED and Committee Chair updated the board on the FBF capital campaign progress and next steps.
VII. Information Items
A.
Information Items
The ED presented to the board an update on facility needs at the school building.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session - ED Evaluation
The board moved to executive session to discuss and finalize the SY20-21 ED Evaluation.
IX. 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