Final

Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC Board of Directors Meeting

Published on January 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM EST

Date and Time

Monday January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM EST

Location

Liberty STEAM Primary Academy; 15 School 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. Establishment of a Quorum 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance Trevor Ivey 1 m
II. Opening Items 5:31 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Greg Thompson 1 m
  B. Invocation   Greg Thompson
  C. Pledge of Allegiance Led by the Eagle Ambassadors followed by Singing of the Alma Mater   Greg Thompson 3 m
  D. Chairman's Opening Remarks   Greg Thompson
  E. Reading of the Mission and Vision Statements   Greg Thompson 1 m
   

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. 

  
III. Consent Agenda 5:36 PM
  A. Approval of Today's Meeting Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Greg Thompson 1 m
    Approve minutes for LSC Board of Directors Meeting Including the Annual Fall Enrollment Lottery on December 1, 2025  
IV. Board Recognition 5:37 PM
  A. Staff Showcase FYI Trevor Ivey 3 m
   

National Board Certified Teacher

Masters Degree/Certificate Upgrades

  
V. Public Participation 5:40 PM
 

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.

  
  A. Public Participation FYI Greg Thompson 5 m
VI. Executive Director's Report 5:45 PM
  A. Executive Director's Monthly Updates FYI Trevor Ivey 44 m
   

Mid-Year Progress to Goals

 

BOD Survey

 

Succession Planning

 

State of the Schools

 

  
VII. Board Committee Updates 6:29 PM
  A. Executive Committee FYI Greg Thompson 3 m
  B. Academic Excellence Committee FYI Jenny Knopf 3 m
  C. Development Committee FYI Heather Bass 3 m
  D. Finance Committee FYI Rodney Thompson 3 m
   
  1. Committee Liaison Report:  
    1. Review of Finance Dashboard
      1. Monthly Financial Report: Statement of Revenue and Expenditures; Balance in Cash Position; Donations-Individual and Corporate; Analysis of Food Services Cash Flow; Enrollment; Update on FY26 Federal Reimbursement Allocations: Titles I, II, III, IV; IDEA
    2. Board Action: Proposed FY27 Salary Scale 
    3. Board Action: Proposed Operating Capital Support

 

  
  E. Governance Committee FYI Cameron Chandler 3 m
   
  1. Proposed Best Practices in Grading and New HW Guidance (Information Only)
  2. Board Action: 2026 Board Election Timeline
  
VIII. Executive Session 6:44 PM
 

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. 

  
  A. Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Property Contractual Agreements, Proposed Contractual Agreements, Confidential Review of Student Documentation for Scholar Age Waiver Request, and/or Discussion of Personnel Matters Vote Greg Thompson 13 m
   

*Upon Consensus, Committee Returns to Open Session.

  
IX. Action Items 6:57 PM
  A. Any Action Related to Executive Session Item(s) Vote Greg Thompson 1 m
  B. Monthly Personnel Report Vote Greg Thompson 1 m
  C. Scholar Age Requirement Waiver Vote Greg Thompson 1 m
X. New Business
 

Directors' Suggested Agenda Items for Future Presentation

  
XI. Closing Items 7:00 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Greg Thompson 1 m