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Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Published on August 12, 2024 at 3:45 PM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday August 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT

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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 1:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Tiffany Rhodes 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Jenny Knopf 1 m
  C. Invocation   Cameron Chandler 1 m
  D. Reading of the Mission Statement   Cameron Chandler 1 m
   

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.

  
  E. Reading of the Vision Statement   Trevor Ivey 1 m
   

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. 

  
  F. Pledge of Allegiance   Jenny Knopf 1 m
  G. Approve Today's Meeting Agenda Vote Jenny Knopf 1 m
  H. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Cameron Chandler 1 m
    Approve minutes for LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC COMMITTEE on June 19, 2024  
II. Academic Excellence 1:08 PM
  A. Review of Old Business Discuss Trevor Ivey 5 m
   

 

  1. Review the AFO Accountability Rating System from SCPCSD
  2. Climate Survey 
  3. Retention Meetings
  4. Summer Pride
  5. Relevant School Updates 
    1. Fifth Grade Expansion
    2. Hiring Updates for the 24-25 SY
  6. Review of 24-25 Policies & Handbooks
    1. Grading Policy
    2. FY25 Budget
    3. FY25 Federal Program Allocation Budgets
    4. Final Org Chart for 24-25 SY and 25-26 SY 
    5. SY24-25 Employee Handbook
    6. SY24-25 Scholar Handbook
    7. Board Meeting Schedule SY24-25
    8. Revised Performance Bonus Eligibility Rules for SY24-25
    9. FMLA & Sick Leave Accrual 
    10. 24-25SY Insurance Policies
  7. Executive Directors Review 
  
  B. Review of New Business Discuss Trevor Ivey 5 m
   

 

  1. 10-Day POSSIP Analysis
  2. 10-Day Enrollment Count
  3. 24-25 Scholar Profile
  4. Extravaganza Feedback
  5. Rally Cry Update
  
III. Academic Presentations 1:18 PM
  A. 30-60-90 HMH Update Discuss Trevor Ivey 10 m
  B. 2024-25 Special Populations Initiatives Discuss Trevor Ivey 10 m
  C. Preliminary MAP Data from the EA Discuss Trevor Ivey 10 m
IV. Executive Session 1:48 PM
 
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 FYI Jenny Knopf 2 m
  B. Purposes of Discussion for Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements, Discuss Cameron Chandler 3 m
V. Action Related to Executive Session 1:53 PM
  A. Action from Executive Session FYI Cameron Chandler 2 m
VI. Closing Items 1:55 PM
  A. Next Steps FYI Trevor Ivey 3 m
  B. Good of the Order Jenny Knopf 1 m
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jenny Knopf 1 m