Marion Newton gave an invocation.

Heather Bass led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Heather Bass read the mission and vision statements. 

The Development Committee met on February 24, 2026. Dr. Ivey provided the executive director’s report. 

The committee liaison LaQuanya Chambers presented the Family and Engagement update that included: Enrollment is at 912 with a new scholar starting March 1; persistence is 97%; volunteer hours are at 5-hours  99% for January and six-hours 77% for February and 10-hours 35%;  Scholar ADA is 96.54%; LSC is fully enrolled for the  2026-2027 School Year; Demographics: 48.3% Black, 38.9% White/Non Hispanic, 2.7% Hispanic, 10.1% Multiracial; February Highlights include the Valentine’s Dance, PEACE Academy - Tandem Mobile Clinic, Parent Navigator, a fifth grade field trip with March Highlights including Family Movie Night, Reality Town, and Climate Survey/Intent to Return; Kinder Roadmap Planning Parent Navigator February 3 and 28, Welcome to Liberty April 18, Kinder Screening TBD; Fifth Grade Reality Town March 19, College Tour April 27 (Morris College, CCTC), Signing Day, Graduation Day.

Grant and Fundraising Initiatives: Next Steps with YASS Alumni-Award letters are expected the first week in March; Outstanding Grants: Building Hope Fellowship-LSC applied for $50,000 grant/fellowship with Dr. Ivey and Director Davis attending a session in Atlanta with hopes of being one of four schools chosen, Summer Reading Camp-if this grant is received, it would allow LSC to serve double the amohnt of scholars served last year, Project Lead the Way-in the pipeline; Formal Major Donor List (in progress)

PATH Updates: Executive Director site visits are ongoing with the expectation that every PATH partner will be visited at their individual locations by Dr. Ivey before spring break.

PATH Field Trip Learning Experiences are going very well and our PATH partners continue to support and welcome our scholars to visit and tour their locations. 

PATH Guidance to Teachers: Dr. Ivey will meet with the PATH committee March 6 to review current progress and procedures with the goal of making the program even more impactful and efficient. By possibly refining timelines and tailoring each business partner's needs for greatest impact, PATH partners can continue to connect  meaningfully with scholars and help shape their success. 

ED’s Academy Best Practices Task Force: Mental Wellness Stipend - Meaningful options are being explored through community partners like Stretch Zone, a local gym, etc. Possip Stakeholder Satisfaction Discussion: All survey results were included in the meeting packet. 

Test Security Policy and Procedures: Amendment to include Assessment Proctor Requirement.

Succession Planning Documentation for Review: Executive Leadership and Sustainability Planning and Dr. Ivey’s Legacy Plan were included in the meeting packet for review. 

1. Consider designating Saturday School by career cluster. 
2. Incorporate PATH Partner visits into the 5th day inservice before the first day of school. 
3. March 6 PATH Committee meets at Eggs Up Grill: Directors Bass, Newton, and Davis will attend. 
4. Consider establishing a working group for PATH led by Directors Bass and Rauschenbach.