Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC Board of Directors Development Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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, Heather Bass, Kimberly Rauschenbach, Marion Newton
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Amy Hansen, 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
Kimberly Rauschenbach read the mission statement.
Heather Bass read the vision statement.
F.
Approval of Consent Agenda
II. Development Topics for Discussion
A.
Development
Committee Liaison Report September Update: LaQuanya Chambers Family & Community Engagement:
- Enrollment updates, withdrawals, and scholar Average Daily Attendance (ADA); Parent volunteer hours and participation trends; Service learning projects and September highlights; Preview of October events and engagement opportunities.
- Sixth Grade Roadmap: Presented an overview draft of the roadmap, scheduled for Board presentation in September with adoption requested in October and implementation beginning in November; features seven key stops, including local college tours and career exploration opportunities; insights from the site visits like the most recent Lexington Two site visit has been valuable in the draft process.
Executive Director’s Report Dr. Trevor Ivey
Current Development Efforts
- Walton Foundation: Ongoing conversations regarding potential grant opportunities.
- Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF):
- LSC remains on track with outlined next steps for potential expansion funding and strategic partnerships; Dr. Ivey will attend the October CSGF Retreat in San Antonio.
- Outstanding Grants: Reviewed pending submissions and follow-up actions; work continues on 2025 Yass Alumni opportunities.
- ATI Grant: LSC was recognized as a runner-up.
- Quixote Foundation Golf Tournament: Fundraising and partnership efforts continue.
- Festival of Windmills Fundraiser: Potential to raise up to $2 million in donations to support LSC programs and initiatives.
PATH Initiative: 100% classroom participation with every class matched to a PATH partner.
LIFT Initiative: Continued focus on partnership development, mentorship opportunities, and workforce readiness programming
School Updates: Brief overview of current operational and academic highlights, including achievements and upcoming initiatives.
Ms. Bass reminded directors that, following discussions at the July retreat, recommendations for community representatives to committees should be submitted to the Executive Committee.
III. New Business
A.
Directors' Suggested Agenda Items for Future Presentation
There was none.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Property Contractual Agreements, Proposed Contractual Agreements, and/or Discussion of Personnel Matters
(Tajma) LaShea Davis made a motion to enter into executive session for discussion of a personnel matter.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion
After a discussion and upon consensus, the committee returned to open session.
V. Committee Action
A.
Any Action Related to Executive Session Item(s)
There was none.
B.
Committee Recommendations
Directors committed to supporting and promoting the Festival of Windmills fundraiser by engaging PATH partners.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- September 25-26 FACE Update .pdf
- 6th Grade Scholar and New Scholar.pdf
- Festival of Windmills (4).pdf
Rev. Newton gave the invocation.