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. 

1. December Staff of the Month 
   1. Cassandra Billups, PA 
   2. Ashleigh Hamm, PA 
   3. LaShrandria Vereen, PA 
   4. Nathan Carlisle, EA 
   5. Sara Page, EA 
   6. Cassandra Benbow, EA 
2. National Board Certified Teachers 
   1. Kelli Carlisle 
   2. Dr. Michelle McDonald 
   3. Kendall Jones

1. Presentation of Mid-Year MAP Proficiency Banners for Soaring Eagles Hall of Fame 
   1. Primary Academy
   2. Elementary Academy
2. Public Charter Alliance of South Carolina 
   1. State Charter Champion Award 
   2. State Family & Community Engagement Award
3. School Board Appreciation Month 
   1. Kristen Rogers, PTO President 
   2. Shafara Douglas, PTO Vice-President

1. Showcase by Eagle Elite Colorguard, Eagle Strikers, & Eagle Steppers

 

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.

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

1. Network Team
2. Primary Academy Team 
3. Elementary Academy Team 

1. 3 Wins from the 2nd Quarter 
2. 2 Focus Areas for the 3rd Quarter 
3. 1 Area of Support needed from the Board 
4. Personal Commitment from Mid-Year Offsite

1. PTG to being Fully Enrolled 
2. Hopes & Dreams Conferences

1. PTG to being Fully Enrolled 
2. Hopes & Dreams Conferences

1. Overview of the Strategy 

1. Facilities Expansion
2. Leadership Development - Assistant Executive Director & Director of HR & Talent Development (Action) 
3. Charter School Growth Fund
4. Children's Fund of South Carolina
5. Williams-Edwards-Charitable Trust 
6. Building Hope Impact Award 

1. Upcoming Board Elections: Timeline (Action) 

1. December Financials Close Out
2. Update on FY 25 Federal Reimbursements 
3. Update on Construction Loan/Line of Credit 
4. Chrome Book Purchase (Action)
5. 2025-26 Staff Salary Schedule (Action) 

 

1. Mid-Year Organizational Goals Report Card
2. Winter MAP Data Analysis 
3. Mid-Year Staff & Parent Engagement Satisfaction 
4. Intervention Regroup for PA/EA utilizing Retired Teachers
5. Hiring Guidance (Action) 

 

1. Updated Grant Opportunities: Connected Communities Grant, Junior Welfare League, Sumter Shaw Spouses 
2. STEAM Workforce Development Day Next Steps with Field Learning Experiences 

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. 

1. Executive Director's Monthly Personnel Report

1. Approve Executive Director's Personnel Report