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. 

1. September Lead Teacher of the Month- Stephanie Hickmon
2. September Teaching Fellow of the Month- Cassandra Billups
3. September Operation Staff Member of the Month- Russell Whitaker 

Newly elected officer board for Parent Teacher Organization 

1. President- Jamie Lotts
2. Vice President- Shafara Douglas
3. Secretary- Sarah Delbert
4. Treasurer- Linda Davis 

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.

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: September Benchmark 
   2. Workstream Highlights: Wins & Challenges
   3. Looking Ahead: October Benchmarks
2. Operations Leadership Team: Dixie Hardy & LaQuanya Chambers
   1. Looking Back: September Benchmark 
   2. Workstream Highlights: Wins & Challenges
   3. Looking Ahead: October Benchmarks
3. Academic Counselor Leadership Team: Shereza Middleton & Micah Vaughn 
   1. Looking Back: September Benchmark
   2. Workstream Highlights: Wins & Challenges
   3. Looking Ahead: October Benchmarks
4. Special Populations Coordinator: Nicky Pack 
   1. Looking Back: September Benchmark 
   2. Workstream Highlights: Wins & Challenges
   3. Looking Ahead: October Benchmarks

1. Committee Meeting Review
2. ED Transition: PADEPP Evaluation & Support Committee
3. Culture Coach Recommendation and Approval
4. Staffing Updates 

 

1. Status Updates on New Finance Control Mechanisms (P-Card Spending Decrease, P-Card Logs, Payroll Register, Check Proof Registers, & Elimination of Direct Deposit Stipends/Reimbursements) 
2. Review August & September Financials 
3. Review Current Line of Credit (Closing Procedures) & New Line of Credit
4. Review Federal Title Program Funding Updates (Title I, II, III, IV) 
5. Food Services Update
6. Proposed Budget Trims & Monthly Reserve Account Transfer
7. School of Excellence- York Prep Academy

1. Update on Last Two POSSIP Parent Engagement Satisfaction Survey
2. Update on Staff Observation Feedback Cycle 
3. Update on PBIS, MWRC, and Family Engagement Events
4. SEL Pre-Assessment and Fly Five SEL Curriculum Update 
5. Update on MTSS Implementation to Include Saturday School  
6. Review BOY Academic Achievement Data (NSGRA & MAP)
7. Update on Parent Teacher Organization
8. Update on Calendar Planning Committee Process

 

1. Review Grant Development Updates - Synovus, Dabo's, Champions of the Environment 
2. Grants on Deck- Louder Than Words, Connected Communities, and Nucor
3. Update on New School Venture Fund

1. Review Committee Purpose & Key Objectives 
2. Other Updates

1. Reviewing Enrollment Expansion for 2023-24 School Year
2. Update on Site #2

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.