Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Minutes
April 2025 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Topic: Launch Board of Trustees - April 2025
Time: Apr 16, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 850 3261 1885
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Meeting ID: 850 3261 1885
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Trustees Present
C. Noel (remote), J. Harber (remote), K. Lewandowski (remote), M. Ward-Mitchell (remote), M. Webster (remote), N. Lirette (remote), N. Walcott (remote), S. Beck (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Hazelwood, N. Lemerond
Guests Present
A. Khan (remote), A. Rubin (remote), G. Roehm (remote), R. Tang (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
III. Q3 Finance Update
A.
Q3 Finance Update
IV. Board Activity
A.
Board Activity
The ED shared the design principles and vision for Launch High School, introduced the Head Rush learning management system, and led a group review of curriculum and crew materials. The board participated in an activity to explore and discuss these materials.
V. High School Real Estate
A.
Real Estate Update - Launch High School
The ED presented an update on temporary space progress and permanent space, including details about the temporary space lease.
B.
Approve Lease for Temporary High School Site
VI. Fundraising Update
A.
Fundraising Update
The ED provided an update on fundraising progress toward FY25 goals, highlighting ongoing cultivation with key prospects including Learner Studio, Louis Calder Foundation, and Robin Hood, and shared plans for a June fundraising event showcasing student work.
VII. Enrollment Update
A.
MS and HS Enrollment Update
The Chief Operating Officer updated the board on middle school and high school enrollment, noting that middle school enrollment is on track to meet targets while high school enrollment efforts are ongoing.
The Finance Manager presented the Q3 finance update to the board, along with FY26 budget outlook. The Executive Director answered brief questions from the board.