Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday April 28, 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.
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
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Dexter WJ Davis, Tiffany Rhodes
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 Apr 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Rauschenbach led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Rauschenbach read aloud the Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statememt
Ms. Chandler read aloud 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 03-23-23.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- The board members discussed the current by-laws in place for the board of directors.
- Dr. Ivey shared the progress made by the newest board member, Mr. Michael Curtis. He spent the morning at the school this past week. Dr. Ivey and Mr. Thompson will meet with Mr. Curtis again in the coming weeks to finish his onboarding paperwork.
- Mr. Thompson will continue to work with Mr. Curtis in mentorship type role to be sure that Mr. Curtis understands his role and responsibilities as a Liberty Steam Board Member.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Dr. Ivey reviewed the current by-laws with the board members and followed up with Mr. Davis regarding his request for the by-laws.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of a Discussion of Personnel Matters
Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion regarding personnel matters.
Cameron Chandler 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 purpose of discussion regarding negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements.
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
Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to return from executive session in relation to the discussion of personnel matters.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Action Related to Discuss of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement
Greg Thompson made a motion to Return from Executive Session relating to Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Mr. Thompson will meet with the newest member of the board and mentor him on Board expectations as well as the flow of meetings.
- Dr. Ivey will set up a meeting with Mr. Curtis to review official board documents and finish his on-boarding.
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
Mr. Thompson provided the invocation.