Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday January 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Location
100 N. 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 (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 Jan 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
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
Rodney Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 12-01-22.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
Academic
- Dr. Ivey went over the proposed academic calendar and the proposed uniform changes for the 23-24 school year as well as the data that supports each of the proposals.
- Dr. Ivey shared with the committee that the calendar adaptation will be for two years at a time so the new proposed calendar will stick through the 23-24 school year as well as the 24-25 school year.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding the preschool task force and how the funding will work as well as beginning the process for the architectural designing process for the preschool campus.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding the hiring process for the primary and elementary campus and went through the proposed salary schedule for the 23-24 school year.
- Dr. Ivey reviewed the MAP testing data for the mid-year testing scores as well as the parent mid-year satisfaction survey.
Finance
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on the December revenue and expenditures, as well as the p card purchases and amounts spent every month.
- Dr. Ivey gave the update on Site II renovations as well as the proposed budget for the 23-24 school year at the Elementary Academy campus.
Development
- Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding the Eagle Giving Tree as well as the current grants that are pending.
Governance
- The board members discussed the upcoming Board of Directors election and the current board member composition.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding his mid-year evaluation results from building excellent schools. Dr. Ivey's coach will give a brief presentation regarding his findings from his visit to the school earlier this month.
- Mr. Thompson gave an update on the strategic planning partner-scope of work and how it will work moving forward. The contract will last for twelve months.
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.
Cameron Chandler 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.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
Final Action Items
- Dr. Ivey and/or Ms. Chandler will reach out to Aldersgate Church regarding the Preschool timeline and next steps for architectural designs and the needs for the building.
B.
Good of the Order
Mr. Thompson closed the meeting with encouraging words to the board members regarding their work.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes
Greg Thompson provided invocation.