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Liberty STEAM Charter

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LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

AGENDA OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING

Date and Time

Friday August 26, 2022 at 10:00 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 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 (remote), Greg Thompson, Rodney Thompson (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Dexter WJ Davis

Guests Present

Kimberly Rauschenbach, Tiffany Rhodes, 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 Aug 26, 2022 at 9:37 AM.

C.

Invocation

Greg Thompson provided an invocation.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Dr. Trevor Ivey led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

E.

Reading of the Mission Statement

Cammy Chandler read aloud the mission statement.

F.

Reading of the Vision Statement

Cammy Chandler read aloud the vision statement.

G.

Approve Agenda

Greg Thompson 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.

Approve Minutes from the Previous Meeting

Greg Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 06-23-22.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Committee Updates

A.

Committee Updates

  • Dr. Ivey reviewed the first three weeks of school including information about culture camp, possip reports and staffing updates regarding the hire of a new campus director. 
  • Dr. Ivey made his recommendations to the committee about candidates and required qualifications for the current and future campus. They discussed ramifications and possible concerns.
  • All committee members motioned to approve the current policy manual.
  • The committee reviewed current funding and grants. They also reviewed the budget and end of month report for July and current standings for the month of August including the use of p-cards.
  • Dr. Ivey shared with the committee about the new grant portal.
  • Dr. Ivey provided the committee with funding updates from SCDE & SCPCSD- new funding was tied to last year's enrollment until the 45th day- Quixote cash infusion to be paid back no later than October 15, will receive back pay from the state spread over 10 months.
  • Mr. Thompson met with the new superintendent and thanked him for his support with Liberty.
  • LSC is currently using 8 consultants for Human Resources, leadership coaching and other necessary roles for leadership growth. 
  • The Executive Committee reviewed the current diversity report. SES is currently 59% at Liberty. 10% of the parents still need to fill out foodease applications. We will not receive funding for SES until the 45th day of school.  The committee discussed the financial repercussions.
  • All committee meetings have approved the proposal for pivoting from adding a 4th grade to instead adding a preschool for the SY 25-26. 
  • Dr. Thompson will propose a sketch of the new campus on Monday at the public board meeting.

III. Other Business

A.

Agenda Items from Committee Members

  • All committee meetings have approved the proposal for pivoting from adding a 4th grade to instead adding a preschool for the SY 25-26. 

IV. Executive Session

A.

Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements

Greg Thompson made a motion to enter into executive session at 9:55am for the Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Actions Related to Executive Session

A.

Action from Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements

Cameron Chandler made a motion to return from executive session at 10:17am. Dexter WJ Davis seconded the motion.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

Final Action Steps

  • Mr. Thompson will focus on the SES.
  • Dr. Ivey will submit New Steel grant information to the new portal. 
  • Dr. Ivey will meet with Mia from NSVF on Tuesday.

Board Recommendations

  • The Board will recommend approval of all manuals with Kim Rausenbach taking ownership of the HR manual, Cammy Chandler taking ownership of the Governance manual and Dr. Thompson taking ownership of the finance manual.
  • The board will recommend moving forward with hiring the construction team for the new academy site and appeal to the state to honor the 150 expansion per grade level.

B.

Good of the Order

There was no discussion during this portion of the agenda.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:01 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes