• Led by LSC Scholars from the Kindergarten Class of 2035, First Grade Class of 2034, and Second Grade Class of 2033

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.

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. 

Organizational Goals - Progress towards Goals 

A. College & Career Readiness
B. Operational Excellence
C. Mission Alignment

Academy Highlights

 

1. Instructional Leadership Team: Tanya Peckham, Emily Hatfield, & Sally Harris
   1. Looking Back: July & August Benchmark 
   2. Workstream Highlights: Wins & Challenges
   3. Looking Ahead: September Benchmarks
2. Operations Leadership Team: Dixie Hardy & LaQuanya Chambers
   1. Looking Back: July & August Benchmark 
   2. Workstream Highlights: Wins & Challenges
   3. Looking Ahead: September Benchmarks
3. Academic Counselor Leadership Team: Shereza Middleton & Micah Vaughn 
   1. Looking Back: July & August Benchmark 
   2. Workstream Highlights: Wins & Challenges
   3. Looking Ahead: September Benchmarks
4. Special Populations Coordinator: Nicky Pack 
   1. Looking Back: July & August Benchmark 
   2. Workstream Highlights: Wins & Challenges
   3. Looking Ahead: September Benchmarks

1. Committee Meeting Review
2. ED Transition: PADEPP Evaluation & Support Committee
3. Review & Approve Board Human Resources Policy Manual (Final Reading - Action Required)

1. Smart Fusion Training Update 
2. Review of New Internal Finance Controls 
3. Review of July Spending & Current Dashboard Report for August 
4. Review of Updated FY 22-23 Budget with New State Funding Formula 
5. Federal Programs Reimbursement Update & Closing Down Current Line of Credit
6. SFA - Food Services Updates for SY 22-23: National School Lunch Program
7. Review Progress towards Goals: Annual Audit 
8. Review & Approve Title IV Funding Plan 
9. Review & Approve Finance Policy Manual (Final Reading - Action Required) 
10. Review & Approve Finance Procedures Policy Manual (Final Reading - Action Required)
11. Review & Approve Request for New Line of Credit - $540,000

1. SCDE Teacher Evaluation Waiver Update
2. Review of First Possip Parent & Staff Feedback Survey Results 
3. 2022-23 LSC Class Profile: Final Demographics 
4. Update on Culture Camp & MTSS Implementatoin 
5. Update on Curriculum Implementation: EL, Eureka, & SEL Fly Five
6. Update on Parent Teacher Organization 
7. Update on Uniform Parent Meeting & Proposed Next Steps
8. Review & Approve Academic Operations Policy Manual (Final Reading - Action Required)

1. Update on Current Grant Opportunities 
2. Annual Report Presentation to Williams-Brice-Edwards Charitable Trust 
3. Annual Report Presentation to Pilgrim's Pride 
4. Approve Naming of Foyer & Cafeteria in Honor of Gold Level Capital Campaign Sponsors

1. Review & Approve Board Governance Policy Manual (Final Reading - Action Required) 

1. Reviewing Enrollment Expansion for 2023-24 School Year
2. Cost Analysis for Shared Space at Aldersgate UMC: Final Renovation Cost & Lease Term Agreement
3. Recommendation for Pre-Kindergarten Task Force
4. Next Steps

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.

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.