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Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC Board of Directors Academic Committee Meeting

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

Date and Time

Tuesday February 24, 2026 at 10:00 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 10:00 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 January 20, 2026  
II. Academic Excellence Topics for Discussion 10:08 AM
  A. Executive Director's Report FYI Trevor Ivey 52 m
   
  1. Committee Liaison Report Dr. Michelle McDonald Monthly Report:   
    1. Cognia
    2. Transformational Coaching
    3. EDs Academy Best Practices Task Force Committee Liaison Updates: Best Practices in Grading with Homework Guidance
  2. Special Populations State of the School
  3. EDs Academy Best Practices Task Force Other Updates
  4. Possip Stakeholder Satisfaction Discussion
  5. Test Security Policy and Procedures
  6. Succession Planning
  
III. New Business: Director Suggested Agenda Topics for Future Presentation
IV. Closing Items 11:00 AM
  A. Committee Recommendations FYI Jenny Knopf 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jenny Knopf 1 m