Mission: Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) works to provide all students equal access to a world-class K-12 education in an academically rigorous & student-centered learning environment, creating graduates to be thoughtful & engaged citizens prepared to take on the leadership challenges of the 21st century.

Vision: In partnership with our families & the community, Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) will provide interdisciplinary, real-world, personalized, and project-based learning experiences through a STEAM-based academic program where graduates become the next generation of leaders, employers, and employees who contribute to the economic well-being of their communities and families. 

HYPE After-School Program 

Sumter Economic Development

Tandem Health 

The Sumter Item

L'ara McAlister - South Carolina School Phycologist of the Year

Director Shafara Douglas

The official meeting of the LSC Board of Directors is, by law, a public meeting and the Board values citizen input. However, in order to protect the integrity of the meeting agenda, public dialogue will be restricted to the Public Participation section of the agenda or as directed by the Board chairman.

• Each speaker has three minutes.
• Speakers may not ask questions of Board Members.
• Board Members may not engage speakers in discussion.
• Disruptive behavior is not permitted.

Organizational Goals - Final Report of Year End Progress

1. CSGF Updates
2. Review the AFO Accountability Rating System from SCPCSD
3. Collective Leadership Efficacy Survey Results
4. FY25 End-of-Year Org Goals Review and FY26 Org Goals Proposal
5. LSC Top 10 Wins for this School Year
6. EOY Goals Update Data Presentation

1. FY26 Organizational Goals Proposal
   • BOARD ACTION
2. Military Enrollment Preference Ad Hoc Committee
   • BOARD ACTION
3. FY26 Board/Committee Meeting Schedule
   • BOARD ACTION
      

Policy Consent Agenda: BOARD ACTION

1. LSC Whistleblower Protection Policy 
2. LSC Scholar Enrollment Policy
3. LSC Scholar Attendance Policy 
4. LSC Operational Policies
5. LSC Scholar and Family Handbook

• LSC Board Governance Policies
• LSC Human Resources Policies
• LSC Personnel Policies Handbook
• LSC Financial Policies and Procedures
• LSC Financial Operations Policies

1. May Financials Close Out:
   
   1. FY25 Budget Year to Date Revenue vs. Expenditures
   2. Review of Cash on Hand
   3. Review of FY25 Year-End Forecast
   4. Food Service
2. Update on FY25 Federal Reimbursements 
3. Update on Construction Loan/Line of Credit 
4. Afton Partners Update on Scope of Work Progress 

Finance Consent Agenda: BOARD ACTION

1. Proposal for Insurance Policies
2. FY26 Proposed Budget Third Reading
3. Title I, II, III, IV Authorizations:

• To authorize the executive director to serve as the representative for the South Carolina Department of Education Application for Grants to meet the special educational needs of educationally deprived children under Title I of Public Law 103-382; 
• for Grants to increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and districts improve teacher and principal quality and by ensuring that all teachers are highly qualified through professional development activities for Title II;
• for Grants to provide instructional activities and services to meet the special educational needs of limited English proficient and immigrant students under Title III of Public Law 107-110; 
• for Grants which are intended to improve the students' academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, LEAs, schools, and local communities by (1) providing all students with access to a well-rounded education; (2) improving school conditions for student learning; and (3) improving the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

And to authorize the executive director to allocate any federal programs allocations from SCPCSD to reflect the comprehensive needs assessment supervised by the boards' academic committee from April 2025.

1. LSC Leadership Development Program
2. Proposed Core Values

 Current and Prospective Development Efforts, Key Updates on Initiative and Planning efforts: 

• Walton Family Foundation; SCDE Strategic Compensation Pilot; Charter School Growth Fund; Children’s Trust Fund of South Carolina; Connected Communities; Various SCDE Grants
• PATH Initiative – STEAM Workforce Planning
• LIFT Initiative (Leaders in Industry for Forward Talent)

Executive sessions are designed to handle sensitive matters in a matter that will protect the innocent and assure confidentiality about sensitive matters. Please remember that all matters discussed in the executive session are confidential and not to be reported to or discussed with anyone not in attendance at the session. The Chair will brief directors who are unable to attend the executive session. In today’s executive session, the items listed below will be discussed with possible action taken afterward. 

*Upon Consensus, Committee Returns to Open Session.