Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday November 19, 2021 at 8:00 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
Ben Griffith, Jr. (remote), Greg Thompson (remote), Khalil Graham (remote), Kimberly Rauschenbach (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Dexter WJ Davis
Guests Present
Simmons Lettre, Strategic Planning Consultant, 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 Nov 19, 2021 at 8:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
Mr. Griffith provided an invocation.
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mrs. Rauschenbach led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Mr. Thompson read aloud the mission statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Mr. Griffith read aloud the vision statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Ben Griffith, Jr. 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
Ben Griffith, Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 09-24-21.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Executive Committee
A.
Review of Old Business
There was no previous business discussed during this portion of the agenda.
B.
Review of New Business
- Summary of Key Points
- Executive Committee reviewed strategic planning updates with consultant Simmons Lettre
- The presentation consisted of:
- Review of current findings of research
- Comparision of relevant schools/financial models
- Deep dive into the foundation relationships and potential next steps
- The presentation consisted of:
- Executive Committee discussed budget notes regarding next semester and potential next steps
- Update of next steps with Liberty attorney Mary Allison Cauldell
- Executive Committee reviewed strategic planning updates with consultant Simmons Lettre
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
No agenda items were brought forth by committee members for discussion during this portion of the agenda.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters, and Receipt of Legal Advice Including Related to a Pending, Threatening, or Potential Claim
Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to enter into executive session at 8:42 am for the purposes of Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters, and Receipt of Legal Advice Including Related to a Pending, Threatening, or Potential Claim.
Ben Griffith, Jr. 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 8:56 am.
Ben Griffith, Jr. seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
No action was taken from executive session by the executive committee.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
Final Action Items
- Khalil Graham will send invite for conference call with Mary Allison Cauldell
- Khalil Graham will make updates to finance 1 pager and have ready for board review 11/29
- Board Recommendations
- None at this time.
B.
Good of the Order
No comments were made during this portion of the agenda.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
Ben Griffith, Jr. made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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