Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday August 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Location
LSC Administrative Offices
117 North Main Street
Sumter, SC 29150
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 PK-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, Sumter STEAM Charter (SSC) 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 PK-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, Sumter STEAM Charter (SSC) 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), Greg Thompson, Kimberly Rauschenbach
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Tiffany Rhodes, Trevor Ivey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Kimberly Rauschenbach called a meeting of the Governance Committee Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Friday Aug 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Kimberly Rauschenbach led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Kimberly Rauschenbach read aloud the mission statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statememt
Cammy Chandler read aloud the vision statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by the staff.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approval of Previous Minutes- 04-29-2022
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE on 04-29-22.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Approval of Previous Minutes- 5-19-2022
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE on 05-19-22.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Approval of Previous Minutes- 6-22-2022
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE on 06-22-22.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on p-card usage, new coding system and new grant program.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Cameron Chandler has asked the board to review and approve Board Governance Policy Manual
- Cammy Chandler pointed out the committee members that there will be a 75% attendance requirement moving forward for all board members.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of a Discussion of Personnel Matters
Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to enter into executive session at 9:17am for the Purposes of a Discussion of Personnel Matters.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement
Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to enter into executive session at 9:17am for the Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations of Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Actions Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Discussion of Personnel Matters
Cameron Chandler made a motion to return from executive session at 9:25.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Action Related to Discuss of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement
Cameron Chandler made a motion to return from executive session at 9:25.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Final Action Items
- Find DEI leadership trainor locally.
- Dr. Ivey follow-up with Ms. Broadway regarding the HR logistics about hiring internally and externally.
- TI will make a video to parents about the importance of checking children’s backpacks for appropriate items.
- Kim Rauschenbach will meet with staff members to provide support from the board.
- Mr. Thompson will attend the Leadership huddle 8:15 on Tuesday
- Board will create a list of traits and characteristics of a successful leader to use for new leadership hires moving forward.
- Board Recommendations
Board would make final decision for the new academic leader and they will have an opportunity to sit down with candidates during the final step of the interview process. The board will approve hire at the September 26th board meeting.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes
Greg Thompson provided an invocation.