Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday October 21, 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
Cameron Chandler (remote), Khalil Graham (remote), Rodney Thompson (remote), Trevor Ivey (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Tyler Hamilton (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Trevor Ivey called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Thursday Oct 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM.
C.
Invocation
Dr. Ivey provided an invocation for the committee.
D.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Dr. Thompson read aloud the mission statement for the committee.
E.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Dr. Graham read aloud the vision statement for the committee.
F.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Thompson led the committee in reciting the pledge of allegiance.
G.
Approve Today's Meeting Agenda
Rodney Thompson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
Mrs. Chandler gave Dr. Thompson her proxy vote for the duration of this meeting.
H.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Rodney Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE on 09-23-21.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Review of Old Business
No old business was discussed.
B.
Review of New Business
- Summary of Key Points
- Reading and Math are on track so far for both grades
- 1st grade data is where it is expected to be for reading and math
- 3 strategies of offering support: instructional support (ESSER funding), culture support, and teacher use of data
- Americorps volunteers will offer 650 hours of additional support. Meeting next week for orientation. Volunteers are paid through the Americorps program.
- No deviation from current instructional plan
- Covid Council -- strong positive changes, tracking data for masking by going classroom to classroom weekly and then inputting data into google masking sheet. Incentive is fair tickets if over 80% success with mask wearing
- Transitioning to using cafeteria in November and fully functioning around Christmas break
- Talent reviews -- supporting performance management. Goal setting meetings utilizing leadership competencies. Each staff member sets their goals and aligns with functional goals within their workstream. All information is in the Namely system.
- LSC is automatically put into Tier III and have to work up to Tier I
- Liberty Connect -- platform for staff to go to in order to get school based information
- Get org chart together for 2022-2023 staff needs
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
No new agenda items were brought forth at 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
Rodney Thompson made a motion to enter into executive session at 3:45 pm for the purposes of Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters, and Receipt of Legal Advice Including Related to a Pending, Threatening, or Potential Claim.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
Rodney Thompson made a motion to return from executive session at 3:57 pm.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
No action was taken from executive session.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Final Action Items
- KG to inquire about what it means to stay in Tier III and what those consequences may be
- TI to get phone numbers from teachers to put on website so parents can call directly to the classroom
B.
Good of the Order
No comments were made during this portion of the agenda.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
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,
Trevor Ivey
Rodney Thompson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.