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Liberty STEAM Charter

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LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING

Date and Time

Wednesday May 17, 2023 at 8:00 AM

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. 

Committee Members Present

Dexter WJ Davis, Elayne Brunson, Michael Curtis

Committee Members Absent

Marion Newton

Guests Present

Tiffany Rhodes, Trevor Ivey

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Dexter WJ Davis called a meeting of the Development Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Wednesday May 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM.

C.

Invocation

Dexter Davis provided an invocation.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Dr. Trevor Ivey led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

E.

Reading of the Mission Statement

Dr. Ivey read aloud the mission statement.

F.

Reading of the Vision Statement

Dr. Ivey read aloud the vision statement.

G.

Approve Agenda

Elayne Brunson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by the staff.
Michael Curtis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Approve Meeting Minutes

Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE on 04-26-23.
Michael Curtis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Development

A.

Old Business from Previous Meeting

  • Dr. Ivey gave an update on all current grants that have been awarded and received to date as well as the ones that have been rejected.
  • Mr. Davis shared with the members about a $1,200 donation from Tallo. This grant will also be used for Summer Pride Camp.
  • Dr. Ivey provided the committee members an update on Site II.

B.

New Business

  • We have received the Versacare Grant in the amount of $10,000. The Versacare Grant is being used for Summer Pride Camp. A two week program taking place during the summer, serving 60 scholars.
  • Ms. Brunson gave an update on a development dinner taking place this evening. Mr. Davis is attending the event this evening and they are going to collaborate on getting a visit from Senator Scott to visit the school.
  • Dr. Ivey shared the vision of “Director for a Day,” and the two current participants that have confirmed attendance. We are still looking for two more participants, the committee members were tasked with finding two other community stakeholders.
  • Dr. Ivey gave a brief update on the budget, demographics, and enrollment for the 23-24 school year. 
  • Dr. Ivey reviewed the Scholar Enrollment Policy, Scholar Welfare and DSS Reporting, Scholar Grievance Policy, and LSC Unencumbered Time Policy. The committee members engaged in a meaningful conversation regarding these policies. 
  • The Development Committee reviewed the EOY Scholar Code of Conduct Feedback Survey that was collected this past month. 

III. Other Business

A.

Agenda Items from Committee Members

  • Dr. Ivey recapped the most recent “Easels in the Park” event that took place this past Saturday. There were 21 families that attended the event to help build park benches and create art projects with the help of a local artist. 
  • Mr. Davis and Ms. Brunson strategized on Congressman Clyburn. 

IV. Executive Session

A.

Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters

Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to enter into exectutive session to discuss contractual and personnel matters.
Michael Curtis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Action Related to Executive Session

A.

Action from Executive Session

Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to return from executive session.
Elayne Brunson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

  • Mr. Davis will reach out to Congressman Clyburn about coming to visit Liberty for a hopeful visit in August. 
  • Mr. Davis and Ms. Brunson will look into other activities that our scholars and families can contribute to the local community.
  • Mr. Davis will reach out to Andre McBride and Derek Witherspoon  about attending our “Director for a Day” to represent the Industrial community.
  • Ms. Rhodes will send a calendar invite to development committee members to join our  Director for the Day lunch at Hampton’s on June 1st at 11 a.m. 
  • Dr. Ivey will speak with Dr. Thompson regarding a site tour of the Elementary Campus for the Director of the Day attendees.
  • Mr. Davis will attend the meeting regarding the Scholar Code of Conduct as a board meeting representative.

B.

Good of the Order

Dr. Ivey reminded all committee members of the board meeting taking place on Monday, the 22nd starting at 5:30 p.m.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:56 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes