Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Wednesday February 22, 2023 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 (remote), 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 Wednesday Feb 22, 2023 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 presented by 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 EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE on 01-26-23.
Jenny Knopf seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Review of Old Business
- Dr. Ivey reviewed the previous month's action steps with the committee members.
B.
Review of New Business
- Dr. Ivey reviewed this month's staff and parent Possip report from the current month and the most recent action steps regarding the findings.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding the new SRO for the Primary Academy.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding the hiring process for the primary and elementary campus as well as the salary schedule for hires made to date.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on the MAP Data and solutions moving forward once the deep-dives have been completed in each classroom. He reported that Triple E Tutoring has reset for the new spring semester and they have welcomed new scholars for services.
- Ms. Jeffcoat is meeting with scholars to address needs that have been identified from the MAP testing scores.
- The committee members touched base on a few avenues available for reaching scholar's where they are with the MAP testing scores.
III. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Jenny Knopf made a motion to 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.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Dr. Ivey will speak to the Executive Committee about hiring a SLP- based on the invoices paid to Lighthouse for current services rendered and the projected amount of children needing services.
- Ms. Knopf recommended reviewing all Lighthouse invoices and comparing the number of minutes needed for incoming scholars according to their IEP's.
- Dr. Ivey will create a one-pager for “Getting Scholars Pumped Up About Testing”
- Talk about a school-wide incentive or smaller testing groups to avoid rushing.
- Academic Achievement will be added to the board meeting on March 27.
- Board Member Involvement if necessary.
- Plan for reading acceleration and remediation for SII to be presented to the Academic Excellence Committee Members on March 27th
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,
Tiffany Rhodes
Cameron Chandler provided an invocation.