Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
September 2023 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Location
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
1580 Dean St, 3rd Fl.
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Trustees Present
A. Rappaport, C. Noel, D. Hazelwood (remote), J. Harber (remote), K. Lewandowski (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), N. Lemerond (remote), N. Lirette, R. Stopol, R. van de Sande
Trustees Absent
M. Dukes
Guests Present
A. Khan, A. Leake, A. Rubin, B. Robinson, C. Schlafer (remote), G. Roehm, R. Tang, S. Kenlock
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Student Panel
A.
Student Panel
III. Crew at Launch
A.
An nXu Curriculum Experience
The Co-Principals led the board in a Crew activity based on Launch's new nXu curriculum. The board debriefed after the activity.
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
V. Real Estate and Fundraising
A.
Real Estate Update
The ED updated the board on the pre-development agreement with CSDC. The ED answered a brief question from the board.
B.
Fundraising
The ED and Board Chair led the board in a discussion focused on the school's current fundraising targets and timeline. The ED and Chair answered questions from the board and leadership team.
The board attended a panel of current and alumni students facilitated by the Chief Operating Officer. The students shared their experiences and answered questions from the board.