Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday October 20, 2022 at 3:00 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 Oct 20, 2022 at 3:00 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 09-22-22.
Jenny Knopf seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Review of Old Business
- The committee members were able to view the current month's POSSIP report.
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on the current Staff Observation Feedback Cycle.
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on PBIS, MWRC, and Family Engagement Events- Dr. Ivey gave an update on Lounging on Leaders. This gave an opportunity for parents to meet in an open space to meet with the leadership team. The Academic Committee brainstormed about different events that could take place moving forward.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on MTSS implementation to include Saturday School. He showed the committee members an example of the documentation process- There are nine (9) scholars attending Culture Camp this coming Saturday. Ms. Middleton is working with a local counselor to set up sessions with scholars.
- The Academic Committee reviewed BOY Academic Achievement Data (NSGRA & MAP).
B.
Review of New Business
- Dr. Ivey updated the Academic committee that they will be moving POSSIP to once a month instead of twice a month. The committee also discussed the most recent round of comments and brainstormed on solutions to concerned that were mentioned.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on SEL pre-assessment and a Fly Five SEL curriculum update. Each classroom is running this program from 8-8:30 during their morning meetings.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on Triple E Tutoring.
- There is a “Leader Feedback Counsel” in the coming weeks- The Grade Team Leads will bring forth any and all team concerns to part of the leadership team to open communication between teams and leaders.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on our current special education program. There is a current posting for a part time teacher. The special education patio will be turned into a sensory garden per the SCPSD psychologists recommendations.
- The Parent Teacher Organization will host the “Wreaths Across America” fundraiser.
- The committee reviewed the current updates related to Site #2 and the enrollment expansion.
- The Academic Committee spoke on the current staffing updates with the new campus director and staffing at Site II.
III. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Jenny Knopf made a motion to enter into executive session for the purposes of Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters.
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 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.
Jenny Knopf seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Ms. Knopf will share preliminary feedback from the parent’s group with the other committee members during Executive Session on Monday at the Board Meeting.
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 4:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jenny Knopf
Cameron Chandler provided an invocation.