Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC Board of Directors Academic Committee Meeting

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Published on March 23, 2026 at 3:50 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday March 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT

Location

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.

 

Mission: Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) works to provide all students equal access to a world-class PK-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, Sumter STEAM Charter (SSC) 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. 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 3:00 PM
  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
  F. Approve Consent Agenda (Meeting Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes) Previous Minutes Approve Minutes Jenny Knopf 1 m
    Approve minutes for LSC Board of Directors Academic Committee Meeting on February 24, 2026  
II. Academic Excellence Topics for Discussion 3:08 PM
  A. Executive Director's Report FYI Trevor Ivey 82 m
   
  1. Gifted and Talented Program Updates
  2. Committee Liaison Dr. Michelle McDonald: Monthly Report
    1. Cognia
    2. Transformational Coaching
    3. EDs Academy Best Practices Task Force Committee Liaison Updates
  3. EDs Academy Best Practices Task Force Other Updates 
    1. iReady Math Curriculum 
    2. Character Strong SEL Curriculum
  4. Succession Planning
  5. Talent Search Feedback Summaries
 
III. New Business: Requests for Future Agenda Topics/Committee Recommendations
IV. Closing Items 4:30 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jenny Knopf 1 m