Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday September 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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.
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, Jenny Knopf, Trevor Ivey
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Tiffany Rhodes
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Jenny Knopf called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Thursday Sep 22, 2022 at 2:07 PM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Cammy Chandler read aloud the mission statement.
E.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Dr. Ivey read aloud the vision statement.
F.
Pledge of Allegiance
Jenny Knopf led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
G.
Approve Today's Meeting Agenda
Jenny Knopf 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 Previous Meeting Minutes
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC COMMITTEE on 08-24-22.
Jenny Knopf seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Review of Old Business
There was no old business to discuss.
B.
Review of New Business
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on current POSSIP feedback and the analysis of data from staff and parents. He showed the committee members how they break down each round of POSSIP and the follow up that takes place.
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on Staff Observation Feedback Cycle, PBIS, MWRC, and Family Engagement Events.
- Dr. Ivey shared with the committee that all Fly Five observations are 100% completed. He provided the agenda moving forward for the program each week and how they intend to use the program in each classroom and the benefits.
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on scholars with IEP’s, current testing and referrals from the teachers.
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on staffing in the classrooms as well as thoughts for the next school year.
- The PTO will be holding their first meeting on 10/6 and Dr. Ivey provided an update on future fundraisers.
- The calendar committee meeting on a two year timeline, Sumter School District has agreed to a meeting with LSC. The goal is for the two schools to have a similar schedule for booths that have scholars enrolled in both.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on MAP Data. He also provided a proposed plan moving forward and how the teachers will use the data to move forward in their classrooms.
III. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Jenny Knopf made a motion to enter into executive session at 2:40 pm for
the purposes of Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters.
Jenny Knopf seconded the motion.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Purposes of Discussion for Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements,
Cameron Chandler made a motion to enter into executive session at 2:40 pm for the purposes of Discussion for Negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements.
Jenny Knopf seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
Cameron Chandler made a motion to return from executive session at 2:52.
Jenny Knopf seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Final Action Items
- Dr. Ivey will attend the meeting with Sumter School District to start planning for SY 2023-2024 since they plan on a two year schedule. .
- Board Recommendations
- This committee will recommend to the finance committee for the 23-24 school year, the co-teacher model will be continued.
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 3:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jenny Knopf
Cameron Chandler provided an invocation.