Liberty STEAM Charter

Minutes

LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

AGENDA OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING

Date and Time

Friday August 27, 2021 at 8:00 AM

Location

LSC Administrative Offices
117 North Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150

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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. 

Committee Members Present

Dexter WJ Davis (remote), Greg Thompson (remote), Khalil Graham (remote), Kimberly Rauschenbach (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Ben Griffith, Jr.

Guests Present

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 Aug 27, 2021 at 8:00 AM.

C.

Invocation

Chairman Thompson provided the invocation. 

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Dexter Davis led the committee in reciting the pledge of allegiance. 

E.

Reading of the Mission Statement

Kimberly Rauschenbach read aloud the mission statement. 

F.

Reading of the Vision Statement

Chairman Thompson read aloud the vision statement. 

G.

Approve Agenda

Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 06-04-21.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Executive Committee

A.

Review of Old Business

There was no old business brought forth before the committee. 

B.

Review of New Business

  • Summary of Key Points
    • Review of committee meetings notes and updates (Finance, Academic, & Development)
    • Discussion of 8.30 Board of Directors meeting agenda
    • Discussion of Covid-19 effects for current beginning of year school planning
      • Review action planning around LSC Covid Council
    • Discussion of board member roster with timelines for adjustments
      • Review of board member qualifications and expectations recommended by Kim Rauschenbach
    • Review of executive session topics for discussion

III. Other Business

A.

Agenda Items from Committee Members

No agenda items were brought forth by committee members during this time. 

IV. Executive Session

A.

Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters, and Receipt of Legal Advice Including Related to a Pending, Threatening, or Potential Claim

Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to enter into executive session at 8:45 am 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.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Action Related to Executive Session

A.

Action from Executive Session

Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to return from executive session at 8:55 am.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

  • Final Action Items
    • The board chair will attend the LSC Covid Council meeting on 8.30
    • Dr. Graham will send board member expectation examples to Kim Rauschenbach for review
    • Dexter Davis and Khalil Graham will review potential partnership opportunities with the CDC for vaccination clinics
    • Send meeting notes to all committee members

B.

Good of the Order

No comments were made during this time. 

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 am.
Kimberly Rauschenbach 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 9:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Khalil Graham