Rev. Dr. Marion Newton provided an invocation for the group. 

Dr. Trevor Ivey led the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance. 

Dr. Rodney Thompson read aloud the mission statement. 

Chairman Thompson read aloud the vision statement. 

Directors engaged in a brief discussion regarding the pros and cons of leveraging 4th grade and 6th grade as the next entry point for its enrollment expansion. All directors agreed they believe the expansion from 96 to 150 scholars would allow more scholars to be served, therefore increasing the scale of the solution to match the challenge being addressed in the community through LSC's existence. From a facilitates standpoint, several directors acknowledged that expanding to 4th grade as opposed to 6th grade would allow more time to properly secure a facility for the union & senior academy. 

From an academic standpoint, several directors reiterated the additional academic support that will need to be offered to scholars entering LSC for the first time in 4th grade to ensure they are adequately able to meet proficiency standards in a high-stakes year. 

Director Chandler presented an overview of the proposed changes being made to the original by-laws of LSC that were initially approved alongside the charter in April 2020. The changes primarily include reflecting the board's composition of nine directors, allowing directors to conduct meetings and vote virtually (via online platforms and telephone), and adding a governance committee. Director Chandler emphasized that the changes are being made in an effort to keep the by-laws in accordance with best practices and non-profit regulation updates, all of which were suggested by the board's attorney.  

The board decided that it did not need to enter into an executive session. 

No action was taken at this point on the agenda outside of the previous action taken in the meeting since directors did not enter into executive session. 

No action was taken at this point on the agenda outside of the previous action taken in the meeting since directors did not enter into executive session. 

Chairman Thompson thanked the directors for their continued service and reminded the board of two things: 

• The Executive Committee will meet on March 9th virtually from 9-10 am to review all candidate filing information from the Public Charter Alliance of South Carolina to finalize the appointed directors and present a slate of candidates for election. 
• The swearing-in ceremony of directors will take place on March 28 from 5:30-6 pm followed by the full board meeting at 6 pm, in person at the CCTC Advanced Manufacturing Training Center.