Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Topic: Launch Board of Trustees - March 2025 Meeting
Time: Mar 18, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 856 1464 9015

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Meeting ID: 856 1464 9015

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Trustees Present

C. Noel (remote), J. Harber (remote), K. Lewandowski (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), M. Webster (remote), N. Lemerond (remote), N. Walcott (remote)

Trustees Absent

D. Hazelwood, N. Lirette, R. van de Sande, S. Beck

Guests Present

A. Rubin (remote), G. Roehm (remote), R. Tang (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

K. Lewandowski called a meeting of the board of trustees of Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School to order on Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve Minutes

K. Lewandowski made a motion to approve the minutes from February 2025 Board Meeting on 02-27-25.
N. Lemerond seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Approve New Board Member Candidate

A.

Approve New Board Member Candidate

Board Candidate Nkenge Walcott introduced herself to the board and answered brief questions.

M. Ward-Mitchell made a motion to approve the candidacy of Nkenge Walcott.
M. Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Enrollment Update

A.

MS and HS Enrollment Update

The Chief of Operations updated the board on current middle school and high school enrollment initiatives, including digital ads and Spring events. The COO answered questions from the board.

V. High School Real Estate

A.

Real Estate Update - Launch High School

The Executive Director updated the board on both temporary and permanent options for the Launch High School. The ED answered questions for the board.

VI. Fundraising Update

A.

Fundraising Update

The ED updated on progress toward fundraising goals, including donor cultivation and the Launch Development Committee.

VII. Information Items

A.

Information Items

The ED presented information updates on the March Community Design Day, EdRe Educator Gathering, High School hiring, and Board Calendar.

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 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Roehm