Final

Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC Board of Directors Development Committee Meeting

Published on January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM EST

Date and Time

Friday January 23, 2026 at 8:00 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 8:00 AM
  A. Record Attendance   Trevor Ivey 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Heather Bass 1 m
  C. Invocation   Heather Bass 1 m
  D. Pledge of Allegiance   Heather Bass 2 m
  E. Reading of Mission and Vision Statements   Heather Bass 5 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. Approval of Consent Agenda Previous Meeting and Today's Agenda Approve Minutes Heather Bass 1 m
    Approve minutes for LSC Board of Directors Development Committee Meeting on November 20, 2025  
II. Development Committee Topics for Discussion 8:11 AM
  A. Executive Director's Report Discuss Heather Bass 49 m
   
  1. Committee Liaison LaQuanya Chambers::  January Report Out
    1. Kindergarten and Sixth Grade Roadmaps
    2. Demographics Profile for 2039
    3. Technology Recommendations for 26-27 SY
  2. Grant and Fundraising Initiatives
    1. Year-End Giving
    2. Next Steps with YASS Alumni
    3. Outstanding Grants:  Building Hope Fellowship
  3. PATH Updates 
    1. Executive Director Site Visits
    2. PATH Field Trip Learning Experiences
  4. ED's Academic Best Practices Task Force Update
  5. Mid-Year Data Progress to Goals
  6. Succession Planning
  
III. New Business: Director Requested Agenda Topics for Future Presentation
IV. Closing Items 9:00 AM
  A. Committee Recommendations FYI Heather Bass 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Heather Bass 1 m