Final

Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS FINANCE COMMITTEE

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Published on August 12, 2024 at 3:54 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM 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 9:30 AM
  A. Record Attendance   Tiffany Rhodes 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Trevor Ivey 1 m
  C. Invocation   Kimberly Rauschenbach 1 m
  D. Pledge of Allegiance   Rodney Thompson 1 m
  E. Reading of the Mission Statement   Rodney Thompson 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.
 

  
  F. Reading of the Vision Statement   Kimberly Rauschenbach 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. 

  
  G. Approve Today's Meeting Agenda Vote Trevor Ivey 1 m
  H. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Rodney Thompson 1 m
    Approve minutes for LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS FINANCE COMMITTEE on June 19, 2024  
II. Finance Committee 9:38 AM
  A. Old Business FYI Trevor Ivey 5 m
   
  1. Review of May Financial Report 
    1. Expenses vs. Revenue
    2. Donations- Individual and Corporate
  2. Update on Internal Control Procedures 
    1. P-Card Tracking 
    2. Update on Construction Line of Credit 
    3. Update on Reserve Fund
  3. Update on Federal Reimbursements
    1. ESSER 3
    2. Title I
    3. Title II
    4. Title III 
    5. Title IV
    6. IDEA
  4. Relevant School Updates 
    1. Fifth Grade Expansion
    2. Hiring Updates for the 24-25 SY
  5. 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
  
  B. New Business Discuss Trevor Ivey 25 m
   
  1. Review of July Financial Report 
    1. Expenses vs. Revenue
    2. Donations- Individual and Corporate
  2. Update on Internal Control Procedures 
    1. P-Card Tracking 
    2. Update on Construction Line of Credit 
    3. Update on Reserve Fund
  3. Update on Federal Reimbursements
    1. ESSER 3
    2. Title I
    3. Title II
    4. Title III 
    5. Title IV
    6. IDEA
  4. Relevant School Updates 
    1. Fifth Grade Expansion
  5. Updates from Charter School Growth Fund
  
III. Other Business 10:08 AM
  A. Agenda Items from Committee Members Vote Rodney Thompson 10 m
   
  • Proposed changes to the existing construction loan with Synovus (VOTE)
  
IV. Executive Session 10:18 AM
 
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 Discuss Kimberly Rauschenbach 5 m
V. Action Related to Executive Session 10:23 AM
  A. Action Related to Executive Session Discuss Kimberly Rauschenbach 1 m
VI. Closing Items 10:24 AM
  A. Next Steps FYI Trevor Ivey 3 m
  B. Good of the Order Discuss Trevor Ivey 2 m
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Rodney Thompson 1 m