Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING

AGENDA FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Published on August 23, 2024 at 1:51 PM EDT
Amended on August 26, 2024 at 12:27 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday August 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM EDT

Location

1057 Broad 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.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Establishment of a Quorum 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance FYI Tiffany Rhodes 1 m
II. Opening Items 5:31 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Greg Thompson 1 m
  B. Invocation   Marion Newton 1 m
  C. Pledge of Allegiance led by Scholars   Jenny Knopf 1 m
  D. Chairman's Opening Remarks   Greg Thompson 1 m
III. Reading of the Mission & Vision Statement 5:35 PM
  A. LSC Mission Statement FYI Kimberly Rauschenbach 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.

 
  B. LSC Vision Statement FYI Cameron Chandler 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. 

 
IV. Approval of Consent Agenda 5:37 PM
  A. Today's Meeting Agenda Vote (Tajma) LaShea Davis 1 m
  B. Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting (July 15, 2024) Approve Minutes (Tajma) LaShea Davis 1 m
     
  C. Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting (June 24, 2024) Approve Minutes (Tajma) LaShea Davis 1 m
     
V. Board Recognition 5:40 PM
  A. Staff Recognition FYI Greg Thompson 7 m
   
  1. LEAA Level 4 Teachers
  2. Network Excellence Award 
 
  B. Community Partner Recognition FYI Greg Thompson 5 m
   
  • Back to School Community Supporters
  • 2024 LSC Advocate of the Year Award
 
  C. Scholar Recognition-Scholars Scoring Exceeds on SC Ready Reading & Math FYI Greg Thompson 4 m
  D. Soaring Eagle Hall of Fame Banners to Academy Leadership Teams FYI Greg Thompson 1 m
VI. Scholar Showcase 5:57 PM
  A. Scholar Performances FYI Trevor Ivey 8 m
   
  1. Liberty Eagle Strikers 
  2. Liberty Elite Color Guard 
  3. Liberty Alma Mater

 

 
VII. Public Participation 6:05 PM
 
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.
 
  A. Public Participation FYI Trevor Ivey 1 m
VIII. Executive Director's Report 6:06 PM
  A. Updates from the Executive Director FYI Trevor Ivey 3 m
   

Organizational Goals - Current Report on Progress to Goals from August  


A. College & Career Readiness
B. Operational Excellence
C. Mission Alignment

D. Culture of Excellence

E. Financial Strength

 
IX. Division Presentations 6:09 PM
  A. Leader Highlights FYI Trevor Ivey 9 m
  B. Network Rally Cry (August - December 2024) Discuss Trevor Ivey 5 m
  C. Beginning of the Year Proficiency Levels & Academy Action Plans Discuss Trevor Ivey 8 m
X. Board Committee Updates 6:31 PM
 
A. Old Business 
B. New Business
C. Review of Relevant Documents
D. Next Steps 
E. Recommendations to the Full Board
 
  A. Executive Committee FYI Greg Thompson 3 m
   
  • Short Term & Long Term Financing Options (Discussion)
 
  B. Governance Committee FYI Cameron Chandler 1 m
   
  • Revised Scholar Use of Electronic Devices Policy (VOTE)
  • Revisions to By-Laws (75% Minimum Board Member Meeting Participation VOTE)
 
  C. Finance Committee FYI Rodney Thompson 3 m
   
  • Year End Close Out Financials (FY 24)
  • FY 2024 Audit Preparation
  • Refinance Current Construction LOC from Non-revolving to Revolving LOC (VOTE)
 
  D. Academic Excellence Committee Vote Jenny Knopf 3 m
   
  1. 10 Day POSSIP Pulse Check for Parents and Staff
  2. 10 Day Enrollment Update
  3. Preliminary MAP Data from Primary and Elementary Academy
  4. 30-60-90 Day HMH Update
  5. Special Populations Update

 

 
  E. Development Committee FYI Heather Bass 3 m
   
  1. Updated Grant Opportunities
  2. STEAM Workforce Development Day Interest Meeting
  3. 30-60-90 Day Entry Play Update from FACE
  4. Community Classmate Naming Opportunity
  5. Liberty Donor Giving Wall
  6. Final FY2024 Annual Report with Financials
 
XI. Executive Session 6:44 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 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. 
 
  A. Purposes of Discussion of Personnel Matters Discuss Kimberly Rauschenbach 5 m
   
  1. Executive Director's Monthly Personnel Report
 
  B. Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements Discuss Rodney Thompson 5 m
   
  1. Short-Term & Long Term Financing Options for Facility Expansion
 
XII. Action Items 6:54 PM
  A. Return from Executive Session Vote Cameron Chandler 1 m
  B. Item (s) Related to Discussion of Personnel Matters Vote Cameron Chandler 1 m
   
  1. Approve Executive Director's Personnel Report
 
  C. Item (s) Related to Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements Vote Rodney Thompson 1 m
   
  1. Short-Term & Long Term Financing Options for Facility Expansion
 
XIII. Closing Items 6:57 PM
  A. Chairman's Closing Remarks FYI Greg Thompson 1 m
  B. Good of the Order Discuss Greg Thompson 1 m
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Greg Thompson 1 m