Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING AGENDA
Published on November 5, 2020 at 10:57 AM EST
Amended on December 9, 2020 at 1:22 PM EST

Date and Time

Monday November 9, 2020 at 11:30 AM EST

Location

CCTC Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
853 Broad 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

     
I. Establishment of a Quorum
  A. Record Attendance
II. Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Invocation
  C. Pledge of Allegiance
  D. Chairman's Opening Remarks
III. Reading of the Mission & Vision Statement
  A. LSC Mission Statement
   
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.
  B. LSC Vision Statement
   
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. 
IV. Approval of Consent Agenda
  A. Today's Meeting Agenda
  B. Minutes from the October 19, 2020 Regular Monthly Meeting
V. Board Recognition
  A. Enrollment Support
   
1. Stephanie Webster - Jehovah Baptist Child Development Center
2. Mary Butler - Pilgrim's Pride
  B. Financial Support
   
1. Jim Jones - Jones Buick GMC
2. John Jones - Jones Chevrolet 
3. Dexter W. Davis, Jr. 
4. Bronwyn McElveen
5. Dr. Michelle Logan-Owens
6. Elayne Brunson - Sumter Black Chamber of Commerce
7. Erricka Jones - Sumter Junior Welfare League

 

VI. Leadership Team Division Updates
  A. Chief of Staff
   
1. Monthly Priorities (Student Recruitment, Board Development, & Teacher Recruitment)
2. Board on Track Management Platform Update (Self Assessment & Meeting Materials)
2. Community Outreach Update (Billboard, Website, Newsletter, Social Media 
3. Dabos All In Team Foundation Grant Update
3. Board Training Opportunity - Charter Schools Conference (November 18-19)
4. Director Open Door Check-Ins (November 10; 4-6 pm)

 

  B. Director of Advocacy & Engagement
   
1. Introduction 
2. Goals

 

VII. Financials & Vendors/Contracted Services
  A. October Financials
  B. USDE Charter Schools Program Grant Update
  C. Purchase Card Update
  D. Finalized Year Zero Budget
VIII. Enrollment Campaign: Progress to Goals
  A. Lotterease Enrollment Data
  B. Family Preview Sessions
  C. Scholar Recruitment in Rural Areas
  D. Community Canvassing
  E. Enrollment Demand vs. Current Charter Allocation
   
1. Proposed Expanded Enrollment Amendment to SCPCSD 
IX. Facilities
  A. Progress to Goals
   
1. Abatement Process
2. Design Development Planning
3. OSF/Architect Updates
X. Executive Director's Corner
  A. Updates
   
1. 90 Day Entry Plan 
2. Hopes & Dreams Listening Tour, Phase 2 
3. Organizational Chart 
4. Marketing & Branding 
5. Other
XI. Public Participation
 
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.
XII. Executive Session
 
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 a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements
XIII. Action Items
  A. Item (s) Related to Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements
XIV. Closing Items
  A. Good of the Order
  B. Adjourn Meeting