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Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting

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

Date and Time

Tuesday March 3, 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 Attendance   Trevor Ivey 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Rodney Thompson 1 m
  C. Invocation   Rodney Thompson 2 m
  D. Pledge of Allegiance   Rodney Thompson 3 m
  E. Reading of Mission and Vision Statements   Rodney Thompson 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 Rodney Thompson 1 m
    Approve minutes for LSC Board of Directors Finance Committee Meeting on January 20, 2026  
II. Finance Committee Topics for Discussion 10:11 AM
  A. Executive Director's Report Discuss Rodney Thompson 49 m
   
  1. Committee Liaison Report: Director of Finance Gifford Shaw
    1. Review of Finance Dashboard: Monthly Financial Report:  Statement of Revenue and Expenditures; Balance in Cash Position; Operating Capital Update; Donations-Individual and Corporate; Analysis of Food Services Cash Flow; Enrollment; Proposed Operating Capital Support' Update on FY26 Federal Reimbursement Allocations: Titles I, II, III, IV; IDEA
    2. Expansion Update 
    3. Primary Academy Maintenance Discussion (Restriping/Resurfacing)
    4. FY27 Preliminary Budget
  2. LSC Needs Assessment
  3. Test Security Policy and Procedures
  4. Succession Planning
  
III. New Business: Director Requested Agenda Topics for Future Presentation
IV. Closing Items 11:00 AM
  A. Recommendations FYI Rodney Thompson 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Rodney Thompson 1 m