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Liberty STEAM Charter

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC COMMITTEE MEETING

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE MEETING
Published on February 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM EST
Amended on February 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM EST

Date and Time

Thursday February 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM EST

Location

Elementary Academy Campus 

1057 Broad Street, Suite # 

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 8:30 AM
  A. Record Attendance   Tiffany Rhodes 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Jenny Knopf 1 m
  C. Invocation   Cameron Chandler 1 m
  D. Reading of the Mission Statement   Cameron Chandler 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.

  
  E. Reading of the Vision Statement   Marion Newton 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. 

  
  F. Pledge of Allegiance   Jenny Knopf 1 m
  G. Approve Today's Meeting Agenda Vote Cameron Chandler 1 m
  H. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Cameron Chandler 1 m
II. Academic Excellence 8:38 AM
  A. Review of Old Business Discuss Trevor Ivey 5 m
   
  • Mid-Year Org Goals Report Card 
  • 25-26 Hiring Updates 
  • Spring Semester Rally Cry Update 
  • Mid-Year Intervention Boot Camp Update 
  • GT Scholars Present STEAM Workforce Development Findings 
  • New Hiring Guidance (Discuss) 
  
  B. Review of New Business Discuss Trevor Ivey 45 m
   
  • Gifted & Talented Scholar Testimonial/STEAM Workforce Development Findings (FYI) 
  • Primary Academy Director Updates 
    • Tier 1/2/3 Instructional Strategies for Spring Semester using Mid-year MAP Data
    • Kagan Professional Development 
    • Possip Feedback Discussion 
    • PA Rally Cry Update 
    • Team Cohesion PD Updates
    • Other
  • 25-26 Hiring Updates (DISCUSS)
  • Spring Network Rally Cry Update (DISCUSS)
  • Mid-Year Intervention Boot Camp Update (DISCUSS)
  • Enrollment Roadmap Update (DISCUSS)
  • Promotion & Retention Update (DISCUSS)
  • School Visit: Movement Schools in Charlotte (DISCUSS) 
  
III. Other Business 9:28 AM
  A. Updates from Other Board Members Discuss Trevor Ivey 10 m
IV. Executive Session 9:38 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 FYI Jenny Knopf 5 m
  B. Purposes of Discussion for Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements, Discuss Cameron Chandler 3 m
V. Action Related to Executive Session 9:46 AM
  A. Action from Executive Session Vote Cameron Chandler 2 m
VI. Closing Items 9:48 AM
  A. Next Steps FYI Trevor Ivey 5 m
  B. Good of the Order Jenny Knopf 1 m
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Jenny Knopf 1 m