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Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC Board of Directors Development Committee Meeting

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Published on February 20, 2026 at 8:27 AM EST

Date and Time

Tuesday February 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM 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 12:00 PM
  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 January 23, 2026  
II. Development Committee Topics for Discussion 12:11 PM
  A. Executive Director's Report Discuss Heather Bass 49 m
   
  1. Committee Liaison LaQuanya Chambers: Monthly Report Out
  2. Grant and Fundraising Initiatives
    1. Next Steps with YASS Alumni; Outstanding Grants: Building Hope Fellowship, Summer Reading Camp, Project Lead the Way; Formal Major Donor List
  3. PATH Updates 
    1. Executive Director Site Visits
    2. PATH Field Trip Learning Experiences
    3. PATH Guidance to Teachers 
  4. ED's Academic Best Practices Task Force Update 
  5. Test Security Policy and Procedures
  6. Succession Planning
  
III. New Business: Director Requested Agenda Topics for Future Presentation
IV. Closing Items 1:00 PM
  A. Committee Recommendations FYI Heather Bass 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Heather Bass 1 m