Greg Thompson gave an invocation.

Greg Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Greg Thompson read the vision statement.

Rodney Thompson read the mission statement.

Dr. Ivey presented the Executive Director’s Report, which included comprehensive academy updates, instructional highlights, and organizational developments across all campuses.

Academy Updates: Mr. Montgomery shared the PA presentation beginning with October highlights, including: PATH Project Day, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, Block Walks to strengthen team cohesion. November Priorities: Mandatory Parent-Teacher Conferences, I-Ready Professional Development, Million Word Challenge Check-In, STEAM Capstone Presentations, Cognia Parent-Teacher Surveys
 

Mr. Montgomery also shared a sample of I-Ready Diagnostic Results, which categorized student performance in both Math and Reading as: Mid or Above Grade Level, Early On Grade Level, One Grade Level Below, Two Grade Levels Below, Three or More Grade Levels Below.
 

Ms. Harris presented the EA report beginning with October highlights including: E-STEAM Festival, PATH Expedition Day, Lockheed Martin F-16 Event, Awards Ceremonies, Trunk or Treat and Book Character Parade. Instructional Focus Areas: Increased Progress Monitoring Percentages, Tiered Teacher Coaching and Incentive Coaching, LEEA Formal Evaluations, COGAT/Iowa Testing for Gifted & Talented identification, Intervention Pullout Groups. School Visits: York Prep, Dent Middle School, and Liberty STEAM Charter’s Primary Academy. Culture and Engagement: 5th Grade POSSIP Council, SOAR Store, CCC Coat Days, Dads on Duty, Block Walk initiatives. November Focus: STEAM Capstone Presentations, Veterans Hope Tunnel and Parade, Chili and Chapters event (postponed due to scheduling). Instructional Priorities: Round 2 of LEEA Evaluations, Continued Tiered Coaching, Million Word Challenge – 250K Check, Common Formative Assessments (CFAs), Staff Gratitude Luncheon, Cognia and Spark Surveys, Achievement Gap Review, Report Card Distribution
 

Dr. Ivey continued with Organizational Updates: Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF): Liberty has met the required milestone and remains on track to receive a payment in December 2025. Yass Prize Alumni Award: Dr. Ivey will participate in December pitch presentations.
 

Committee Reports:

Governance Committee: The Live Streaming of School Board Meetings 

policy and the Enrollment Policy Addendum are scheduled for board approval on October 27, 2025.
 

Finance Committee: Reported a clean audit for FY25 with no findings or recommendations. The Board will be asked to accept the FY25 Audit report at the October Board meeting. 
 

Academic Excellence Committee: Reviewed Transformational Coaching implementation, teacher feedback, and early literacy initiatives, including the Just Write Reader program.
 

Development Committee: Discussed grant updates, the PATH Initiative, LIFT Initiative, Family and Community Engagement report, and the 6th Grade and Kindergarten Roadmaps. Both Roadmaps will be presented to the Board of Directors for acceptance as living documents during the October 27, 2025 meeting.

Committee members were asked to contact Dr. Ivey with requests for future agenda topics.

There was no executive session.

There was no executive session.

Ms. Harris will provide data showing the percentage of scholars offered tutoring versus those actively participating.

Mr. Montgomery will provide a breakdown of special POPs to be incorporated into the i-Ready Report. The next assessment will be scheduled for mid-January.