Final

Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC Board of Directors Academic Committee Meeting

Published on January 16, 2026 at 12:10 PM EST

Date and Time

Tuesday January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM EST

Location

LSC Network Office
108 N. Main Street

Sumter, SC 29150

This meeting is held in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. A copy of the agenda has been made available to the local media & general public.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:30 AM
  A. Record of Attendance   Trevor Ivey 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Jenny Knopf 1 m
  C. Invocation   Jenny Knopf 1 m
  D. Pledge of Allegiance   Jenny Knopf 1 m
  E. Reading of Mission and Vision Statements   Jenny Knopf 3 m
   

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

 

VISION:  In partnership with our families and community, our vision is to provide real-world interdisciplinary, 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.  

  
  F. Consent Agenda Approval of Meeting Agenda and Previous Minutes Approve Minutes Jenny Knopf 1 m
    Approve minutes for LSC Board of Directors Academic Committee Meeting on November 20, 2025  
II. Academic Excellence Topics for Discussion 9:38 AM
  A. Executive Director's Report FYI Trevor Ivey 52 m
   
  1. Committee Liaison Report Dr. Michelle McDonald:   
    1. January Report Out:
      1. Cognia
      2. Transformational Coaching
    2. EDs Academy Best Practices Task Force Committee Liaison Updates
      1. Best Practices in Grading with Homework Guidance
  2. Mid-Year MAP Data 
  3. SC READY Boot Camp Strategy/Eagle Advantage
  4. EDs Academy Best Practices Task Force
    1. Other Updates 
  5. Mid-Year Data Progress to Goals
  
III. New Business: Director Suggested Agenda Topics for Future Presentation
IV. Closing Items 10:30 AM
  A. Committee Recommendations FYI Jenny Knopf 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jenny Knopf 1 m