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. April and May Lead Teachers of the Month
   1. Rashyra Smiling and Adria Vaughn
2. April and May Teaching Fellows of the Month
   1. Megan Soper and Janetta Jacobs-Morrow
3. April and May Support Staff Members of the Month
   1. Epiphany Anderson and Ashley Cook 

1. Alice Drive Baptist Church
2. Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 
3. Shuler-Killen Law Firm
4. Palmetto Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 
5. Synovus Bank
6. Ben Griffith State Farm Insurance
7. Sumter Black Chamber of Commerce
8. Liberty STEAM PTO
9. Thompson Family of Companies
10. CRW Insurance of Sumter
11. SAFE Federal Credit Union

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

1. Committee Meeting Review
2. Site II Renovation Update
3. Scholar Grievance Policy (ACTION)
4. Scholar Enrollment Policy (ACTION)
5. Scholar Expulsion Policy (ACTION)
6. FMLA Policy (ACTION)) 
7. Unencumbered Time Policy (ACTION)

1. Status Updates on New Finance Control Mechanisms 
   1. Positive Pay Implementation
   2. Folder Tracking System 
   3. Update on Transition to SmartFusion
2. Review April Financials 
3. Review the Current Line of Credit and Reserve Fund
4. Cash Flow Update for the Remainder of FY 23
5. Review Federal Title Program Funding Updates (Title I, II, III, IV) 
6. Food Services Update
7. Security Fence Update 
8. FY 24 Budget- Second Reading

1. Hiring Updates for SY 23-24
2. Possip Parent & Staff Stakeholder Engagement Feedback Surveys from April
3. Task Force Updates
   1. Attendance (ACTION)
   2. Code of Conduct
   3. EL Curriculum
4. Unencumbered TIme Policy (ACTION)
5. Preliminary Scholar Assessment Scores for Reading and Math
6. Federal Programs Planing for 23-24 SY

 

 

1. New Grant Opportunities
   1. PLTW Launch Curriculum ($10,000)
   2. Sarah Jaffarian School Library Program Award ($5,000)
   3. Change Happens Foundation ($5,000)
   4. Pro Opportunity Literacy Fund ($6,000)
2. School Development Updates
   1. Visit from Senator Scott and Congressman Clyburn
   2. South Sumter Partnership Opportunities 
   3. Director For A Day 
   4. Lunch and Learn Series

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