Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC Board of Directors Development Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Friday August 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Location
LSC Network Office
108 N. Main 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.
Committee Members Present
(Tajma) LaShea Davis (remote), Heather Bass, Kimberly Rauschenbach
Committee Members Absent
Marion Newton
Guests Present
Amy Hansen, PATH Committee, Trevor Ivey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Heather Bass led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Vision and Mission Statements
LaShea Davis read the vision and mission statements.
F.
Approval of Consent Agenda
II. Development Topics for Discussion
A.
Development
The Development Committee convened to review development initiatives and external partnerships.
Executive Director’s Report
Current Development Efforts:
- Walton Foundation: Conversations are on ongoing for grant opportunities.
- SC Department of Education Strategic Compensation Pilot: Progress report on participation and expected impact.
- Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF): Next steps outlined for potential expansion funding and strategic partnerships.
- Outstanding Grants: Review of pending grant submissions and follow-up actions. Conversations are ongoing with the Levine Foundation. New grants received include Dollar General.
- Other updates included the October CSFG Retreat (ED’s attendance required), the national article CSFG is assisting to write regarding the success LSC has experienced in its first four years. Work has begun on the 2025 Yass Alumni.
PATH Initiative (Prepare, Aspire, Train, Harness)
- Progress update on implementation, student engagement, and measurable outcomes.
LIFT Initiative (Leaders in Industry for Forward Talent)
- Update on partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and workforce readiness programming.
School Updates
- Overview of current operational and academic highlights, including achievements and upcoming initiatives.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
Future Agenda Item: Directors to bring committee advisory person recommendations for the September committee report out.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Property Contractual Agreements, Proposed Contractual Agreements, and/or Discussion of Personnel Matters
There was no executive session.
V. Committee Action
A.
Any Action Related to Executive Session Item(s)
There was no executive session.
B.
Committee Recommendations
There were no committee recommendations.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- PATH Roadmap.pdf
- Liberty STEAM Pulse Check Summary All Committees.pdf
- POSSIP Slide August 2025.jpg
- 20250819 Bridges Prep Visit One Pager for All Committees.pdf
Kimberly Rauschenbach gave an invocation.