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Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Published on January 19, 2023 at 12:22 PM EST

Date and Time

Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST

Location

LSC Administrative Offices
117 North 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 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. 

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Invocation
  D. Pledge of Allegiance
  E. Reading of the Mission Statement
   

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.
  F. Reading of the 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.
  G. Approve Agenda
  H. Approve Meeting Minutes
    Approve minutes for LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE on November 30, 2022
II. Development
  A. Old Business from Previous Meeting
   

 

  1. Review Grant Development Updates - the Big Six
    1. Completed Grant Submissions 
      1. Synovus- $10,000
      2. Dabos Foundation- $5,000*
      3. Connected Communities- $50,000
      4. Champions of the Environment- $2,500 *
      5. Sumter Junior Welfare League- $1,000
      6. Nucor- $750,000 over 3 years 
      7. Versace Fund $100,000 (Concept Note Submitted)
      8. Darla Moore Foundation- $250,000
      9. No Kid Goes Hungry- $10,000
        1. * = successfully received 
    2. In-Progress 
      1. Versace Fund $100,000 (Concept Note Submitted)
      2. Building HOPE Impact Award- $50,000
      3. Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant- $4,000
      4. Central Carolina Community Foundation- $10,000
    3. No Go
      1. Tuomey Foundation
      2. NSVF
      3. CSGF
      4. Pilgrim's Pride
      5. WIlliams-Brice-Edwards Charitable Trust
  2. Staffing Updates - Roles & Responsibilities of Primary Academy Leadership Team
  3. Invitational Tour- January 10, 2023
  4. 2022 Holiday Eagle Giving Tree
  5. Wreaths Across America
     
  B. New Business
   
  1. Updated Grant Status
  2. Grant Writer Services Continuation 
  3. New Grant Opportunities
    1. South Carolina Department of Education Kitchen Start-Up Grant ($25,000)
    2. PLTW Launch Curriculum ($10,000)
  4. School Development Updates
    1. Final 2022 Eagle Giving Tree Amount
    2. Winter Invitational Tour
    3. Spring Invitational Tour 
  5. Development Committee Composition
  6.  Other Relevant School Updates 
    1. Mid-Year MAP Testing 
    2. 23-24 and 24-25 Academic Calendar
    3. Updates from Uniform Taskforce
    4. Updates from Preschool Taskforce 
    5. Findings of the Salary Study 
    6. Strategic Planning Partner-Scope of Work 
  7. Interim Executive Directors Mid-Year Evaluation Results from Building Excellent Schools 
III. Other Business
  A. Agenda Items from Committee Members
IV. 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 committee chair or staff designee 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. Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
V. Action Related to Executive Session
  A. Action from Executive Session
VI. Closing Items
  A. Next Steps
  B. Good of the Order
  C. Adjourn Meeting