Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Monday October 17, 2022 at 1:30 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, Greg Thompson, Rodney Thompson
Committee Members Absent
Dexter WJ Davis
Guests Present
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 Monday Oct 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM.
C.
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- 9-22-22
Rodney Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 09-22-22.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
Academic
- Dr. Ivey provided the board members with an update on all BOY Academic Achievement Data, Stakeholder Engagement Satisfaction Data collected from the Invitational Tour that was held on October 4th.
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on POSSIP. The most recent survey showed that parent satisfaction went up by 3% and staff satisfaction increased by 5%. This was the highest participation to date. All comments and/or suggestions will be addressed if a name was left however, most staff members are choosing to leave them anonymously.
- Dr. Ivey was pleased to touch base on the two teacher model moving forward at the elementary academy.
- Dr. Ivey provided an update on the current PBS Contract as well as a staffing update for the special education program.
Finance
- The board members discussed the current Audit Status and Mr. Thompson was able to ask questions of Dr. Ivey.
- Dr. Ivey produced the first draft of the SY 23-24 school year and touched base on the current budget and line of credit.
- Dr. Ivey asked for a recommendation about FMLA from Dr. Thompson.
Development
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on all of the current grants that have been submitted and are currently in the queue to be submitted.
- Dr. Thompson provided an update on Site II and the board members were able to view the site plans.
Governance
- Dr. Ivey asked for the board’s input regarding FMLA and he was advised to seek counsel from our HR representative.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- The Executive COmmittee was given the opportunity to look over the plans for Site #2 and ask questions regarding the blue prints and the release of information to the public. They also briefly spoke on the enrollment expansion.
- The committee members reviewed the 2023 Board of Director seats that are up for election. There will be four (4) available seats in the coming year, two (2) of which will be appointed and two (2) will be elected.
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 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 for the Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Dr. Ivey will set up a meeting with Hope Broadway regarding FMLA.
- Mr. Thompson will sign the lease for Site II
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 2:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Thompson
Greg Thompson provided invocation.