Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday April 28, 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 (remote), Dexter WJ Davis, Greg Thompson, Rodney Thompson
Committee Members Absent
None
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 Apr 28, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Davis recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Chandler recited the Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Mr. Davis recited the Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Greg Thompson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Greg Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 03-23-23.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- Ms. Chandler gave the committee members an update from the Academic Committee. She provided them with an update on staff hiring, EL and Pre-K taskforce, and the proposed demographics for the 23-24 school year.
- Dr. Ivey and the committee members discussed different opportunities that teachers and administrative members are eligible to apply for for tuition reimbursement.
- Mr. Davis gave an update from the Development Committee. He provided them with an update regarding community outreach with South Sumter including Saturday Enrichment Experiences. He also shared his vision of a partnership with Morris College.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update from Mr. Shaw’s Lunch & Learn that took place this week. This Lunch & Learn includes a tour of the school with stops in different classrooms with the hopes of development opportunities.
- Mr. Thompson shared his vision for future sites.
- Dr. Ivey shared with the Executive Committee March’s financial reports and current April standings. Each member of the finance team came together and met with Mr. Thompson this month and has a redefined expectation of roles and responsibilities.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding the security fence and the progress that has been made.
- The committee discussed the security at Site II.
- Mr. Thompson led the committee in a discussion regarding the current loan status for Site II.
- Dr. Ivey shared the proposed budget cuts for the 23-24 school year regarding personnel and supplies.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements
Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual agreements.
Greg 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.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Mr. Davis and potentially Ms. Rauschenbach will attend the Legacy school tour that will take place in May. Legacy is the only other public charter preschool in the district.
- Mr. Davis will meet with Dr. Staggers at Morris College to work together for a collective collaboration.
- The Executive Committee will work together to collaborate on Midlands Give.
- Dr. Ivey will present the personnel budget cuts to the leadership team on Monday at the Thompson Tactical.
B.
Good of the Order
- Dr. Ivey invited the board members to Welcome to Liberty on Saturday, 4/29.
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
Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.