Liberty STEAM Charter

Minutes

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING

Date and Time

Friday February 24, 2023 at 9:00 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 PK-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, Sumter STEAM Charter (SSC) 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), Greg Thompson, Kimberly Rauschenbach (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

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 Governance Committee Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Friday Feb 24, 2023 at 9:00 AM.

C.

Invocation

Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Ms. Rauschenbach recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 

E.

Reading of the Mission Statement

Ms. Rauschenbach recited the Mission Statement.

F.

Reading of the Vision Statememt

Ms. Chandler recited the Vision Statement.

G.

Approve Agenda

Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to approve the agenda presented by staff.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Approval of Previous Minutes

Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE on 01-27-23.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Committee Updates

A.

Committee Updates

  • Dr. Ivey shared with the Governance Committee that the call for Board Directors has been made.
  • Dr. Ivey has helped each of the current members with their filings and answered all questions regarding the vacancies.
  • Dr. Ivey and the board members discussed the possibilities for the appointed seats and the terms coming available. 

III. Other Business

A.

Agenda Items from Committee Members

  • During this time, Dr. Ivey shared with the board members, discussions that he has had with individuals regarding the vacant seats that are available.

IV. Executive Session

A.

Purposes of a Discussion of Personnel Matters

Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of a Discussion of Personnel Matters.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement

Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Actions Related to Executive Session

A.

Action from Discussion of Personnel Matters

Cameron Chandler made a motion to Report Action from the Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Action Related to Discuss of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement

Cameron Chandler made a motion to Report Action Related to Discuss of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

  • The board members will make recommendations during Executive Session for the appointed seats.
  • The Executive Committee with meet in March to review all candidates. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes