Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING

AGENDA OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Published on September 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM EDT
Amended on September 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday September 30, 2024 at 5:30 PM EDT

Location

LSC Primary Academy

15 School 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 (Tajma) LaShea Davis 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 (August 26, 2024) Approve Minutes (Tajma) LaShea Davis 1 m
     
V. Board Recognition 5:39 PM
  A. Staff Recognition FYI Greg Thompson 7 m
   
  1. September Lead Teacher of the Month
    • EA- Kayla Joe
    • PA- Annette Denny 
  2. September Teaching Fellow of the Month
    • EA- Faith Pringle
    • PA- Katrena Pendergrass
  3. September Support Staff Member of the Month
    • EA- Lakin Powell
    • PA- Ellese Rojas 
 
  B. Community Partner Recognition FYI Greg Thompson 2 m
   

City of Sumter Aquatics Center - BJ Reed

 
VI. Scholar Showcase 5:48 PM
  A. Scholar Performances FYI Trevor Ivey 8 m
   
  1. Spanish & American Sign Language Performance 
  2. Liberty Alma Mater

 

 
VII. Public Participation 5:56 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 5:57 PM
  A. Updates from the Executive Director FYI Trevor Ivey 5 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 6:02 PM
  A. BOY SEL Data & Culture Interventions at a Glance Discuss Trevor Ivey 10 m
  B. Track it Forward- Parent Volunteer Update Discuss Trevor Ivey 7 m
  C. HMH Curriculum Implementation Update Discuss Trevor Ivey 7 m
  D. 2nd Annual STEAM Workforce Development Day Discuss Trevor Ivey 5 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
   
  1. Facilities Expansion
  2. CSGF Update
  3. Assistant Executive Director Search Update
  4. Leadership Development Program Update 
 
  B. Governance Committee FYI Cameron Chandler 1 m
   
  1. Quixote Foundation Board Update
 
  C. Finance Committee FYI Rodney Thompson 3 m
   
  1. August Financials Close Out
  2. 5-Day Student Count State Revenue Updates
  3. FY 24 Audit Next Steps 
  4. New Internal Controls Hand Off with Shared Responsibilities (P-Card Rally Cry Goal)
  5. Update on FY 25 Federal Reimbursements 
 
  D. Academic Excellence Committee Vote Jenny Knopf 3 m
   

 

  1. 30-60-90 Day HMH Update
  2. Gifted & Talented Program Update
  3. September Possip Update

 

 
  E. Development Committee FYI Heather Bass 3 m
   
  1. Updated Grant Opportunities- Boeing, YASS, and Community Garden Grant
  2. STEAM Workforce Development Day Pre-Connect 
  3. 30-60-90 Day Entry Play Update from FACE
  4. Community Classmate Naming Opportunity
  5. Liberty Donor Giving Wall
 
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
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
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