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

G. Roehm called a meeting of the board of trustees of Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School to order on Tuesday Sep 26, 2023 at 6:30 AM.

II. Student Panel

A.

Student Panel

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.

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

R. Stopol made a motion to approve the minutes from August 2023 Board Meeting on 08-22-23.
A. Rappaport seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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.

VI. 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