1. PA Eagle Ambassadors from the Classes of 2036 & 2037

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. Dr. Ivey will read the official results of the annual board elections process conducted by the Public Charter Alliance of South Carolina. 

1. Dr. Ivey will read aloud the names of candidates who officially filed for consideration of an appointed seat on LSC's Board of Directors. 
   1. Cammy Chandler
   2. Jordan Hodges
   3. Elayne Brunson
   4. Rodney Thompson
   5. Walter Blakely
   6. Heather Bass 
   7. Rob Lybrand

According to section of LSC's official governing by-laws, "Annual appointments to the Board of Directors shall be made after newly-elected members have been seated and must be by a two-thirds vote of the Directors holding office at that time at a meeting in which the appointment of the Directors in question shall be considered. In appointing any individual, the Board shall first consider whether the appointment must satisfy one or more of the qualifications required for Directors under the Charter Schools Act, including the requirement that at least fifty percent (50%) of the directors have a background in K-12 education or in business. After satisfying those requirements, the Board shall aim to compose itself of Directors with the skill sets and expertise necessary for fulfilling the Corporation's purpose and mission."

 

Furthermore, section 6.02 states, "The Officers shall be elected by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board following the election and appointment of Directors. Each Officer shall hold office until such Officer's successor has been elected or appointed and qualified, unless such Officer shall have resigned or shall have been removed as provided in Section 6.04." The annual appointment of board officers & committee assignments will take place at the next full meeting of the board in May. 
 

1. January Staff of the Month 
   1. Kristen Welch, PA Support Staff 
   2. Kenneth Robinson, EA Support Staff 
   3. April Painter, PA Teaching Fellow 
   4. Tami Andrews, EA Teaching Fellow 
   5. Tameko Wilson, EA Lead Teacher 
   6. Rebecca Collins, PA Lead Teacher 
2. February Staff of the Month 
   1. Ashley Cook, PA Support Staff 
   2. Kerry Fuller, EA Support Staff 
   3. Kiaire Smith, PA Teaching Fellow 
   4. Madison Beauchamp, EA Teaching Fellow 
   5. Da'sha Graves, EA Lead Teacher 
   6. Emily Kreider, PA Lead Teacher 
3. Staff of the Year 
   1. Lashandria Vereen, PA Support Staff 
   2. Robbie Derk, EA Support Staff 
   3. Ivie Pea, EA Teaching Fellow of the Month 
   4. Kailyn Vicente, PA Teaching Fellow of the Month 
   5. Annette Denny, PA Lead Teacher 
   6. Adria Vaughn, EA & Network Lead Teacher

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 February-March 

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 3rd Quarter 
2. 2 Focus Areas for the 3rd Quarter 
3. 1 Area of Support needed from the Board 
4. Leader's Personal Commitment: Progress Made since January 

1. Stop #2: Hopes & Dreams Conferences (98% Complete) 
2. Stop #3: Parent Navigators - Happening Now  
3. Stop #4: Welcome to Liberty - Planning Underway 
4. Stop $5: Kindergarten Readiness Screening & Summer Learning - Planning Underway 
5. Dad's Collab Update & Preview of the "Life at Liberty" Children's Book 

1. So What: Revisiting our Problem of Practice 
2. Here's What we have Accomplished this Year 
3. Now What: Next Steps in Year 3 of Collective Leadership 

1. Facilities Expansion
2. Leadership Development & Coaching 
3. Senior Leader Talent Search for Assistant Executive Director & Director of HR & Talent Development

1. Onboarding of New Director (s) 

1. February Financials Close Out
   1. FY25 Budget Year to Date Revenue vs. Expenditures 
2. Update on FY 25 Federal Reimbursements 
3. Update on Construction Loan/Line of Credit 
4. 1st Reading of the FY26 Budget (ACTION REQUIRED) 
   1. Class Size Budget Driver
   2. Per Pupil Budget Driver

 

1. 25-26 SY Talent Recruitment & Selection Update

1. Updated Grant Opportunities: Sumter Shaw Spouses, Building Hope Workforce Development Finalist, SCDE Strategic Compensation Grant 
2. STEAM Workforce Development Day Next Steps with Field Learning Experiences 
3. Planning for 25-26 SY STEAM Workforce Development Initiative 

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
2. Work Agreement Recommendations for the 2025-26 School Year

1. Approve Executive Director's Personnel Report