Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
March 2023 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Location
This will be a remote meeting held over Zoom
Topic: Launch Board of Trustees - March 2023
Time: Mar 22, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Trustees Present
A. Rappaport (remote), J. Harber (remote), K. Lewandowski (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), N. Lemerond (remote), R. Stopol (remote), R. van de Sande (remote)
Trustees Absent
C. Noel, D. Hazelwood, M. Dukes, N. Lirette
Guests Present
A. Khan (remote), 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
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
B.
Approve Minutes
III. Launch Middle Testing Update
A.
Launch Middle Testing Update
IV. La Cima
A.
La Cima
The Executive Director updated the board on the current proposal to delay the effective date of the potential merger with La Cima, its benefits, and potential drawbacks. The ED answered questions from the board. The board, ED, and Sr. Director of External Affairs discussed the proposal.
V. Floyd Bennett Field
A.
Real Estate
The Executive Director updated the board on current progress on Building 272 with the Charter Schools Development Corporation. The ED answered brief questions from the board.
B.
Fundraising
The Special Projects Manager updated the board on current fundraising progress,
initiatives, and upcoming events. The ED answered brief questions from the board.
C.
Planning for the High School Experience
The Executive Director updated the board on recent work with Transcend Education to begin planning for the high school experience at Floyd Bennett Field. The ED answered brief questions from the board.
D.
FBF Education Collective
The ED updated the board on the FBF Education Collective and its current work.
VI. Information Items
A.
Information Items
The Sr. Director of External Affairs presented updates on Student Recruitment for next school year and Summer Academy. The ED then presented updates on MS Staffing and the Board Retreat.
The Co-Principals provided an update to the board on work plan outcome progress and current academic testing data including MAP assessments and practice state tests. The Co-Principals answered questions from the board.