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Liberty STEAM Charter

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LSC Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting

https://www.youtube.com/@thelibertydifference

Date and Time

Friday March 27, 2026 at 9:15 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

(Tajma) LaShea Davis, Cameron Chandler, Greg Thompson, Rodney Thompson (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Rachel Suchecki (Committee Community Representative)

Guests Present

Amy Hansen, Dexter Butler, LaQuanya Chambers, LeAndrea Montgomery, LeAndrea Montgomery, Sally Harris, Trevor Ivey

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Greg Thompson called a meeting of the Executive Committee Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Friday Mar 27, 2026 at 9:15 AM.

C.

Invocation

Greg Thompson gave an invocation.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Greg Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

E.

Reading of Mission and Vision Statements

Greg Thompson read the mission statement.

Cameron Thompson read the vision statement.

F.

Consent Agenda Approval of Meeting Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the consent agenda consisting of the meeting agenda and minutes from LSC Board of Directors Executive Committee Meeting on 03-09-26.

With no objections, the consent agenda was approved. 

The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Executive Session

A.

Motion to Enter Into Executive Session

Cameron Chandler made a motion to discuss matters related to proposed property contractual agreements, proposed contractual agreements, the vetting of non-director community representatives for committee appointments, and/or discussion of personnel matters.
(Tajma) LaShea Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Executive Committee Topics for Discussion

A.

Executive Director's Report

Following Executive Session, upon consensus, the committee returned to open session.

Dr. Ivey confirmed forty-two interested parties to date for the advertised leadership position with next steps in process. He provided a brief review of the committee updates noting documentation included in the committee meeting packet resulting in key board recommendations for the March 30 meeting.  

 

  • Stop 3 Navigator Amendment
  • Gifted and Talented Program Updates
  • Board Resolutions
    • Character Strong SEL Curriculum
    • iReady Math Curriculum (6th Grade)
    • McGraw Hill Science
    • YASS Loan
  • FY27 Preliminary Budget (First Reading)
  • Succession Planning Documentation:
    • Executive Leader Succession & Sustainability Plan
    • Dr. Ivey’s LSC Legacy Plan
  • Best Practices in Grading and Homework Guidance
  • Testing Security Policy and Procedures

IV. New Business: Requests for Future Agenda Topics/Committee Recommendations

A.

Directors will submit request for future agenda topics to Dr. Ivey.

Dr. Ivey will obtain contact information for Mr. and Mrs. Yass and coordinate a formal thank-you letter on behalf of the LSC and the Board for the recent YASS Award.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Hansen
Documents used during the meeting
  • ALL Ivey's LSC Legacy Plan (6) (1).pdf
  • ALL Liberty STEAM Charter School_Executive Leader Succession and Sustainability Planning 2026 (1) (3).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 Ivey's LSC Legacy Plan (6) (1).pdf
  • ALL Liberty Steam Focus Group Insights FINAL.docx.pdf
  • ALL Ideal Candidate Profile for Deputy Superintendent - FINAL.pdf
  • Finance Feb Rev Exp New Form (1) (1).pdf
  • ALL REVISED 2025 Alumni Award Agreement_Loan + Grant_Liberty STEAM Charter School.pdf
  • Dev. 2025 Alumni Grant Itemized Budget Template_Liberty STEAM Charter School (1) (1) (1).pdf
  • Dev. Example 2025 Alumni Grant Itemized Budget Template_Liberty STEAM Charter School (1) (1).pdf
  • Academic GT & AE Programming Document (DRAFT 2026) (1) (1).pdf
  • Academic GT & AE Programming Document (Modifications Version) (1) (1).pdf
  • Academic Best Practices in Grading Policy Update (4).pdf
  • ALL Test Security Policy and Procedures.docx (2) (5).pdf