Greg Thompson gave the invocation.

Greg Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cameron Chandler read the vision and mission statements. 

The Executive Committee convened to review academy updates, organizational planning, and committee reports.

Executive Director’s Report

• Academy Updates: Primary Academy September update presented by LeAndrea Montgomery included monthly highlights, three big priorities, and i-Ready Information. Elementary Academy September update presented by Sally Harris included events, instructional, school visits, and culture as well as a look ahead at October.
• Executive Coaching – What Success Looks Like included updates on continuing efforts to define success for leadership growth and coaching outcomes.
• CSGF Update included an overview of current projects and initiatives supported by CSGF.
• CCTC Update included updates on recent developments and partnership opportunities with CCTC.

Committee Reports

• Governance: Update on current policy work and compliance initiatives. The Governance Committee reviewed current legislation and examined existing policies to ensure alignment and compliance. As a result of that review, the committee will present two policies for the board’s consideration. These policies will be brought forward for formal approval at our October board meeting. The policies are: 
  • Live Streaming of Board Meetings Policy; and LSC Enrollment Policy
• Finance: Review of financial closeout, monthly reporting, and internal controls. The Finance Committee met and reviewed several key items related to LSC’s fiscal health and ongoing financial planning. Mr. Shaw presented on the monthly financial reports:
  • FY25 Financial Closeout – Year-end results and final review
  • Audit Update
  • Monthly Financial Report and new Dashboard, which included:
• FY26 year-to-date revenue vs. expenditures; Balance and cash position; Individual and corporate donations; Analysis of food services cash flow
• Update on FY26 Federal Reimbursements
• Update on Construction Loan and Line of Credit
• Afton Partners Update – Review of progress on their scope of work
• Request for Banking Services:
• Academic Excellence: Summary of key academic initiatives and performance data.The Academic Committee met to review agenda items, including school leaders’ presentations, the committee liaison report on Transformational Coaching and Cognia, and the executive director’s report. Highlights include updates on special populations, gifted and talented programming, school culture initiatives, professional development, and key academic initiatives such as enrichment offerings and the development of the new Executive Director’s Academy Best Practices Task Force.
• Development: Report on current fundraising efforts and upcoming initiatives. The Development Committee met to review current initiatives, partnerships, and upcoming opportunities to advance Liberty STEAM Charter’s mission. Key highlights include family and community engagement updates, ongoing development efforts including the Festival of Windmills fundraiser, updates on PATH, which is 100% with class assignments, LIFT initiatives in which Dr. Ivey continues to meet with identified community and business leaders, and progress on the Sixth Grade Roadmap.  

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Directors’ Recommendations:  As an action item from the July retreat, committee chairs will bring forth recommendations for community representatives at the September board meeting.