Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

August 2022 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Topic: August 2022 Launch Board of Trustees
Time: Aug 10, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Trustees Present

A. Rappaport (remote), C. Noel (remote), D. Hazelwood (remote), K. Lewandowski (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), N. Lemerond (remote), N. Lirette (remote), R. Stopol (remote), R. van de Sande (remote)

Trustees Absent

J. Harber, M. Dukes, S. Tarver

Guests Present

A. Leake (remote), A. Rubin (remote), B. Robinson (remote), C. Schlafer (remote), G. Roehm (remote), R. Tang (remote), S. 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 Aug 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

M. Ward-Mitchell made a motion to approve the minutes from June 2022 Board Meeting on 06-22-22.
A. Rappaport seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Celebrations

A.

Celebrations

The Executive Director updated the board on a number of recent awards and honors, including EL credentialing.

IV. Work Plan

A.

Work Plan

The ED and Heads of School presented to the board on the current year's Work Plan. The ED, Heads of School, and Assistant Principal of Inclusive Learning answered brief questions from the board.

V. FBF Real Estate

A.

FBF Real Estate

The ED provided an update to the board on the current status of FBF real estate initiatives, including the NPS Lease and Developer discussions. The ED answered questions from the board.

VI. Elementary Expansion Committee

A.

Elementary Expansion Committee Update

The ED presented on the current progress of the Elementary Expansion, including the formation of the Elementary Expansion Committee and feasibility exploration.

VII. Information Items

A.

Information Items

The ED and Director of External Affairs presented updates on summer school, enrollment, new staff, start of school, and board engagement events. The ED and DEA answered questions from the board.

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 8:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Roehm