Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC Board of Directors Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Friday March 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location
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.
MISSION: Liberty STEAM Charter works to provide all students with equal access to a world-class K-12 education in an academically rigorous and student-centered learning environment, creating graduates who will be thoughtful and engaged citizens prepared to take on the leadership challenges of the 21st century.
VISION: In partnership with our families and community, our vision is to provide real-world interdisciplinary, personalized, and project-based learning experiences through a STEAM-based academic program where graduates become the next generation of leaders, employers, and employees who contribute to the economic well-being of their communities and families.
Committee Members Present
Cameron Chandler, Greg Thompson, Kimberly Rauschenbach
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Amy Hansen, Kyle Kelly, Trevor Ivey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record of Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Cameron Chandler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of Mission and Vision Statement
Cameron Chandler read the mission statement.
Kimberly Rauschenbach read the vision statement.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda Approval of Meeting Agenda and Previous Minutes
With no objections, the consent agenda was approved.
III. Governance Committee Topics for Discussion
A.
Executive Director's Report
Dr. Ivey presented the Executive Director’s report advancing key priorities related to board policy, succession planning, and compliance-aligned resolutions in support of the organization’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
The committee received information in the meeting packet for final review and recommendation for board approval of the following:
- Executive Leader Succession and Sustainability Plan
- Dr. Ivey’s LSC Legacy Plan
- Board Resolutions
- Character Strong SEL Curriculum
- iReady Math Curriculum (6th Grade)
- McGraw Hill Science (6th Grade)
- YASS Loan
- Best Practices in Grading & Homework Guidance Policy
- Testing Security Policy and Procedures
These documents establish a clear framework for leadership continuity and organizational stability. These policies reflect updated best practices and ensure alignment with accountability and compliance expectations. Dr. Ivey confirmed that a tracking system for future sibling enrollmen thas been added to the enrollment process.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- ALL REVISED 2025 Alumni Award Agreement_Loan + Grant_Liberty STEAM Charter School.pdf
- ALL Liberty Steam Focus Group Insights FINAL.docx.pdf
- ALL Ideal Candidate Profile for Deputy Superintendent - FINAL.pdf
- ALL Succession Charter CEO Excellence Framework v2.0 (1).pdf
- ALL NEW Sabbatical Readiness (1).pdf
- ALL LSC ED Succession Plan.docx (1).pdf
- ALL Liberty STEAM Charter School_Executive Leader Succession and Sustainability Planning 2026 (1) (2).pdf
- ALL Durfee-Sabbatical-Report-FINAL (1).pdf
- ALL DIY-Sabbatical-Guide_Updated-Jan-2024 (1).pdf
- ALL Creative Disruption (1).pdf
- ALL Succession Planning Finance Committee (3) (9) (1).pdf
- ALL Liberty STEAM Charter School_Executive Leader Succession and Sustainability Planning 2026 (1) (3).pdf
- ALL Ivey's LSC Legacy Plan (6) (1).pdf
- Academic Best Practices in Grading Policy Update (2).pdf
- ALL Test Security Policy and Procedures.docx (2) (5).pdf
Cameron Chandler gave an invocation.