Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC Board of Directors Meeting Special Called Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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.
Directors Present
(Tajma) LaShea Davis, Cameron Chandler, Greg Thompson, Heather Bass (remote), Jenny Knopf, Kimberly Rauschenbach, Marion Newton, Rodney Thompson, Shafara Douglas (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Amy Hansen
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approval of Agenda (Upon Consensus)
D.
Reading of Mission and Vision Statement, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance
Rev. Marion Newton provided the invocation.
Greg Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Greg Thompson read the mission statement.
Rodney Thompson read the vision statement.
II. Executive Session
A.
Motion to Enter Into Executive Session
B.
*Upon Completion of Discussion in Executive Session and Consensus, the Board will Return to Open Session.
With no objections and upon consensus, the Board returned to Open Session.
III. Board Action Items
A.
Consideration and Approval of a Revised Organizational Structure
There was no motion, no action on this agenda item.
B.
Consideration and Approval of Personnel Matter(s) and Employment Agreement(s)
Greg Thompson stated, "The Board notes that Liberty STEAM Charter School recently conducted a leadership interview process and, as a result, has taken personnel action this evening. We look forward to sharing a formal announcement at our May 26 meeting or before following execution of final contractual agreements and completion of internal communication processes as we continue to move forward in a positive direction for our scholars and school community. We remain focused on excellence and stability for our scholars and families and the Liberty Family."
With no objections the agenda was approved.