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Liberty STEAM Charter

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Published on October 22, 2024 at 9:57 AM EDT
Amended on October 25, 2024 at 6:16 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday October 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM EDT

Location

LSCEA

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   Cameron Chandler 1 m
  B. Invocation   Marion Newton 1 m
  C. Pledge of Allegiance led by Scholars   Trevor Ivey 1 m
  D. Vice-Chairwoman's Opening Remarks   Cameron Chandler 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 (September 30, 2024) Approve Minutes (Tajma) LaShea Davis 1 m
     
V. Board Recognition 5:39 PM
  A. Staff Recognition FYI Greg Thompson 7 m
   
  1. October Lead Teacher of the Month
    • EA- Adriana Tellez
    • PA- Valarie Smith 
  2. October Teaching Fellow of the Month
    • EA- Dominique Miller
    • PA- Ann Johansen
  3. October Support Staff Member of the Month
    • EA- Chelsea Gamble
    • PA- Betty McBride 
  
VI. Scholar Showcase 5:46 PM
  A. Scholar Performances FYI Trevor Ivey 8 m
   
  1. Showcase by Mrs. Jones' Performance Arts Classes 

 

  
VII. Public Participation 5:54 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 5:55 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 6:00 PM
  A. Campus Leader Highlights Discuss Trevor Ivey 10 m
  B. Hopes & Dreams Listening Tour Discuss Trevor Ivey 7 m
  C. 2nd Annual STEAM Workforce Development Day Discuss Trevor Ivey 5 m
  D. Saturday School Updates FYI Trevor Ivey 5 m
X. Board Committee Updates 6:27 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 4 m
   
  1. Facilities Expansion
  2. CSGF Update
  3. Leadership Development Program Update 
  
  B. Governance Committee FYI Cameron Chandler 1 m
   
  1. First Reading of the Revised Scholar Enrollment Policy 
  
  C. Finance Committee FYI Rodney Thompson 3 m
   
  1. September Financials Close Out
  2. FY 24 Audit Findings
  3. Update on FY 25 Federal Reimbursements 
  
  D. Academic Excellence Committee Vote Jenny Knopf 3 m
   

 

  1. Talent Review for Primary & Elementary Academy

 

  
  E. Development Committee FYI Heather Bass 3 m
   
  1. Updated Grant Opportunities- SCDE Innovation Grant, South Carolina Children's Trust Fund, Honda Grant, & PLTW Grant
  2. STEAM Workforce Development Day
  3. Community Classmate Naming Opportunity
  4. Liberty Donor Giving Wall
  
XI. Executive Session 6:41 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 6:51 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. Discuss Findings From the Auditor Regarding the FY24 Audit
  
XIII. Closing Items 6:54 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