Rev. Dr. Marion provided an invocation. 

Steve Creech led the board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Chairman Thompson thanked the board for their continued service and for their participation in today's winter retreat to continue engaging in the 10-year strategic planning process for Liberty's expansion. He shared in his excitement to hear updates from school leaders regarding the half-way point of the school year. 

Kimberly Rauschenbach led the board in reading aloud the mission statement. 

Ben Griffith led the board in reading aloud the mission statement. 

This action was delayed by a voice vote until the January 31st full board meeting. 

This action was delayed by a voice vote until the January 31st full board meeting. 

Dr. Khalil Graham introduced Simmons Lettre again to the board and spoke of the continued relationship between her consulting firm and LSC in providing governance and strategic planning coaching. He thanked each board member for participating in their 1:1 meeting with Ms. Lettre earlier this month for the purpose of sharing preliminary findings regarding strategic planning objectives and like-minded models across the United States that scaled up in similar ways LSC has aspirations of doing. 

Ms. Lettre then provided the board with the objectives of today's working meeting of the board, as outlined below. 

1. Align board and leadership to long-term vision for LSC in SC.
2. Explore different routes to determine the appropriate pace of LSC Sumter growth over 10 years.
3. Explore possibilities of whether to expand beyond Sumter in the future.
4. Discuss board goals to achieve growth with excellence.
5. Discuss MOU outlining the relationship between Quixote Foundation and LSC. 

Mr. Davis facilitated this portion of the agenda, which provided an opportunity for board members to hear from three parent advocates in the founding K-1 classes at LSC. The three-parent advocates, as listed below, shared their reflections from the first semester with regards to areas of strengths, suggested action steps to sustain those strengths, areas of improvements, and suggested action steps to initiate improvement. 

1. Timeko Tindal 
2. Jenny Knopf 
3. Shereza Middleton

Ms. Lettre led the board in a short team-building activity. 

Ms. Lettre reviewed LSC's core model, foundational values, cultural priorities, and the current year's initiatives. 

During this portion of the agenda, the board engaged in an open discussion on the three proposed scale & expansion routes. The board was not unified in one of the three possible routes, which all depend on the degree to which the board wants to accelerate growth with grades being served and facilities being ready to serve those grades. 

During this portion of the agenda, the board engaged in an open discussion on the three proposed scale & expansion routes. The board was not unified in one of the three possible routes, which all depend on the degree to which the board wants to accelerate growth with grades being served and facilities being ready to serve those grades. 

It was decided that the board will continue to independently analyze the pros and cons for each scale option and be prepared to vote at the regularly scheduled board meeting in March. 

During this portion of the agenda, Dr. Graham shared feedback from SCPSCD regarding partnership opportunities for Liberty's model to be replicated in other parts of the state. The SCPCSD is encouraging charter school growth along the "Corridor of Opportunity," and views Liberty as a promising example of what could happen in these portions of our state. 

The board took a 10-minute break. 

During this portion of the agenda, Ms. Lettre reviewed the status of the organizational goals. 

College & Career Readiness

• 85% K-2 scholars end year on/above grade level (on track) 
• 50% scholars achieve 2+ years growth in reading/math (on track) 

Operational Excellence 

• 90% staff retention (on track) 
• 85% Org Health (on track)
• 97% Average Daily Attendance (off track) 
• 90% Scholar Persistence (on track) 
• 100% Financial Goals Met (on track) 

Mission Alignmnet 

• 65% of scholars with low socioeconomic status (not met for 21-22 but on track for 22-23)
• 220 scholars enrolled (not met) 
• 1 Academy in Operation (met) 
• 85% of Families Engaged (on track) 

During this portion of the agenda, the board discussed the need for an ad hoc facilities task force comprised of 4-5 individuals that would meet monthly to discuss potential future academy sites and to approve a long-term facility plan for all academies. No action was taken other than discussion. 

Feedback received from the Charter School Growth Fund and New Schools Venture Fund has encouraged staff to re-examine ways in which to bolster documentation of the relationship between LSC and the Quixote Foundation. The goal is to align on the specifics of the philanthropic support mechanisms as well as the facility renovation project of the 15 School Street Primary Academy. 

Chairman Thompson and Directors Chandler, Creech, & Davis recused themselves from participating in the executive session. 

No action was taken from the executive session. 

Ms. Lettre thanked the board for their participation in today's working meeting and led a reflective discussion on the next steps with the 10-year strategic planning process.