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. Elayne Brunson- Elected Seat Term Ending March 2025
2. Cammy Chandler- Elected Seat Term Ending March 2025

1. Dr. Rodney Thompson- Appointed Seat Term Ending March 2025
2. Michael Curtis- Appointed Seat Term Ending March 2025

1. Facilitated By Chris Neeley, SCPCSD Superintendent

 

1. February and March Lead Teachers of the Month
   1. Jane Hray and Da'Sha Graves 
2. February and March Teaching Fellows of the Month
   1. Lisa Wilson and Kiaire Smith
3. February and March Support Staff Members of the Month
   1. Harmony Gadson and Tiffany Rhodes 

1. EMS Chemie of North America
2. First Presbyterian Church
3. Emmanuel United Methodist Church
4. Sumter County EMS
5. Toys for Tots
6. Jones Buick, Jones Chevrolet, and LA Leasing

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

1. Committee Meeting Review
2. Site II Developments
3. Scholar Welfare and DSS Reporting Policy (ACTION)
4. Strategic Planning Partnership (ACTION)
5. Scholar Grievance Policy (ACTION)
6. Executive Director Succession Plan (Inform)
7. Scholar Enrollment Demographics for 23-24 school year

1. Status Updates on New Finance Control Mechanisms 
2. Review February Financials 
3. Review the Current Line of Credit and Reserve Fund
4. Cash Flow Update for the Remainder of FY 22
5. Review Federal Title Program Funding Updates (Title I, II, III, IV) 
6. Food Services Update
7. Security Fence Update 
8. Discussion Regarding a FY 23-24 Budget Workshop

1. Update on Mid- Year Staff and Parent Engagement Satisfaction Survey 
2. Update on Revised Literacy Interventions for Tier I, II, III Scholars
3. Hiring Updates for SY 23-24
4. Scholar Retention and Acceleration Policy (ACTION) 
5. Employee Leave Policy (ACTION)
6. Gifted and Talented Identification Policy and Programming Implementation Policy (ACTION)

 

1. Updated Grant Status
   1. Connected Communities ($5,000)
   2. Dollar General ($4,000)
2. Grant Writer Services Continuation (ACTION)
3. New Grant Opportunities
   1. Teacher Development Grant ($10,000)
   2. McCarthy Literacy Foundation Grant ($6,000)
   3. PLTW Launch Curriculum ($10,000)
4. School Development Updates
   1. Visit from Senator Scott 
   2. South Sumter Partnership Opportunities 
   3. Spring Invitational Tour - April 4, 2023

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. 

1. Executive Director's Personnel Report

1. Executive Director's Personnel Report
2. Scholar Discipline Matter