Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday November 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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, Khalil Graham, Marion Newton, Steve Creech
Committee Members Absent
Ken Lee
Guests Present
Trevor Ivey, Tyler Hamilton
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Cameron Chandler called a meeting of the Development Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Thursday Nov 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
Rev. Newton provided an invocation.
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Creech led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Rev. Newton read aloud the mission statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Mrs. Chandler read aloud the vision statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Steve Creech seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Meeting Minutes
Marion Newton made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE on 10-21-21.
Steve Creech seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Development
A.
Unfinished Business from Previous Meeting
There was no unfinished business from the previous meeting to be discussed.
B.
New Business
- Summary of Key Points
- Enthusiasm at Invitational Tour on 11/16
- A lot of curiosity in the community surrounding the school
- Possibly change the upcoming Invitational Tours to 5:30 pm but may need to figure out how to clean the classroom in-between visits
- Possibly get some parents to speak at Invitational Tours
- Practice with the children more for their speeches
- Trying to get more bankers to come to the 11/30 Invitational Tour
- Invitational Tours at least once a month moving forward. Realtors can be a target group for January
- Reach out more to small businesses to get our name out there
- The Eagle Giving tree goal is $60,000. Donations range from $10-10,000
- Partnered with Wreaths for America for wreath-laying service. Possibly explore other cemeteries other than the Sumter Cemetery.
- School building will be in the hands of the Quixote Foundation and they will be responsible for fundraising to pay off the building.
- Get the list Greg said he would take 10 months ago and look to raise some money from potential donors
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
No agenda items from committee members were brought during this time.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Cameron Chandler made a motion to enter into executive session for purposes of Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters at 10:40 am.
Marion Newton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
Marion Newton made a motion to return from executive session at 10:57 am.
Steve Creech 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
- Cammy Chandler will reach out to Roy at Wells Fargo
- KG and TI to get back to JP Nixon to explore the next steps with him and fundraising
- Greg Thompson should try to get a dinner with Darla Moore and Marion Fowler.
B.
Good of the Order
No comments were made during this portion of the agenda.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
Steve Creech made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Cameron Chandler 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 11:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cameron Chandler