Liberty STEAM Charter
LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Published on August 26, 2021 at 6:39 PM EDT
Amended on August 29, 2021 at 6:49 PM EDT
Date and Time
Monday August 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM EDT
Location
CCTC Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
Room A101
853 Broad Street
Sumter, SC 29150
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Room A101
853 Broad Street
Sumter, SC 29150
Google Map of Meeting Location
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
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| I. | Establishment of a Quorum | 6:00 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | FYI | Trevor Ivey | 1 m | |
| II. | Opening Items | 6:01 PM | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Greg Thompson | 1 m | ||
| B. | Invocation | Marion Newton | 1 m | ||
| C. | Pledge of Allegiance | Dexter WJ Davis | 1 m | ||
| D. | Chairman's Opening Remarks | Greg Thompson | 2 m | ||
| III. | Reading of the Mission & Vision Statement | 6:06 PM | |||
| A. | LSC Mission Statement | FYI | Cameron Chandler | 1 m | |
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Mission: Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) works to provide all students equal access to a world-class K-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.
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| B. | LSC Vision Statement | FYI | Bronwyn McElveen | 1 m | |
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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.
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| IV. | Approval of Consent Agenda | 6:08 PM | |||
| A. | Today's Meeting Agenda | Vote | Ben Griffith, Jr. | 1 m | |
| B. | Minutes from Previous Meeting (June 14, 2021) | Approve Minutes | Ben Griffith, Jr. | 1 m | |
| V. | Board Recognition | 6:10 PM | |||
| A. | Financial Support of the LSC Mission | FYI | Khalil Graham | 2 m | |
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1. Pilgrim's Pride Hometown Strong Project
Keith Martin, Complex Manager Mary Butler, Human Resources Manager 2. New Schools Venture Fund |
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| VI. | Executive Director's Report | 6:12 PM | |||
| A. | Regular Updates | FYI | Khalil Graham | 10 m | |
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A. Teaching & Learning
B. Talent C. Family & Community Engagement D. Communication & External Affairs E. Operations & Business Administration F. Additional Considerations |
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| VII. | Board Committee Updates | 6:22 PM | |||
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A. Old Business
B. New Business C. Review of Relevant Documents D. Next Steps E. Recommendations to the Full Board |
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| A. | Executive Committee | Vote | Greg Thompson | 5 m | |
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1. Tobacco-Free Policy (Discussion & Action Required)
2. Line of Credit for ESSER Qualifying Purchases (Discussion & Action Required) |
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| B. | Finance Committee | Vote | Kimberly Rauschenbach | 10 m | |
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1. June-August 2021 Financial Dashboard
2. CSP Grant Management 3. 2021-22 Fiscal Budget Update 4. Selection of Audit Firm (Action Required) |
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| C. | Academic Excellence Committee | FYI | Rodney Thompson | 5 m | |
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1. Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Updates |
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| D. | Development Committee | FYI | Steve Creech | 5 m | |
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1. Sumter's Top Employers - Soliciting Philanthropic Support
2. Welcome to Liberty Campus Event for Potential Donors 2. LSC Freedom Campaign |
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| VIII. | Public Participation | ||||
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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. |
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| IX. | Executive Session | 6:47 PM | |||
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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.
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| A. | Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements | Discuss | Greg Thompson | 10 m | |
| B. | Purposes of Receipt of Legal Advice | Discuss | 10 m | ||
| C. | Purposes of Discussion of Staff Personnel Matters | Discuss | 5 m | ||
| X. | Action Items | 7:12 PM | |||
| A. | Return from Executive Session | Vote | Steve Creech | 1 m | |
| B. | Item (s) Related to Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements | Vote | Cameron Chandler | 2 m | |
| C. | Item (s) Related to Receipt of Legal Advice | Vote | Dexter WJ Davis | 2 m | |
| D. | Item (s) Related to Discussions of Staff Personnel Matters | Vote | Bronwyn McElveen | 2 m | |
| XI. | Closing Items | 7:19 PM | |||
| A. | Chairman's Closing Remarks | FYI | Greg Thompson | 5 m | |
| B. | Good of the Order | Discuss | Greg Thompson | 5 m | |
| C. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Greg Thompson | 1 m | |