Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday August 26, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Location
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 (LSC) works to provide all students equal access to a world-class K-12 education in an academically rigorous & student-centered learning environment, creating graduates to be thoughtful & engaged citizens prepared to take on the leadership challenges of the 21st century.
Vision: In partnership with our families & the community, Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) will provide interdisciplinary, real-world, 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.
Mission: Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) works to provide all students equal access to a world-class K-12 education in an academically rigorous & student-centered learning environment, creating graduates to be thoughtful & engaged citizens prepared to take on the leadership challenges of the 21st century.
Vision: In partnership with our families & the community, Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) will provide interdisciplinary, real-world, 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
Bronwyn McElveen (remote), Khalil Graham (remote), Rodney Thompson (remote), Trevor Ivey (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Khalil Graham called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Thursday Aug 26, 2021 at 3:00 PM.
C.
Invocation
Bronwyn McElveen provided the invocation.
D.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Dr. Rodney Thompson read aloud the mission statement.
E.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Dr. Khalil Graham read aloud the vision statement.
F.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mrs. McElveen led the committee in reciting the pledge of allegiance.
G.
Approve Today's Meeting Agenda
H.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Bronwyn McElveen made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE on 06-10-21.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Review of Old Business
No old business was brought forth to the committee for review.
B.
Review of New Business
- Summary of Key Points
- Discussion of Covid-19 effects for current beginning of year school planning
- Review of DHEC updated school recommendations
- Current LSC Covid statistics and planning for staffing shortages
- Discussion of potential strategic action steps for school adjustments to new Covid cases and contract tracing
- Discussion of Covid-19 effects for current beginning of year school planning
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
No additional items were brought forth for the committee to review.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters, and Receipt of Legal Advice Including Related to a Pending, Threatening, or Potential Claim
Bronwyn McElveen made a motion to enter into executive session at 2:45 pm for the purposes of a Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters, and Receipt of Legal Advice Including Related to a Pending, Threatening, or Potential Claim.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
Bronwyn McElveen made a motion to recommend approval of the tobacco-free policy to the full board for approval.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Bronwyn McElveen made a motion to return from executive session at 2:55 pm.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Final Action Items
- Review committee recommendations for COVID specific staffing adjustments with the executive committee
- Accept Dr. Rodney Thompson as Committee Chair
- Set next meeting date for September 23-3 pm
- Send meeting notes to all committee members
B.
Good of the Order
No comments were made during this time.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
Rodney Thompson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Bronwyn McElveen seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Khalil Graham