Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday May 19, 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, Dexter WJ Davis (remote), Greg Thompson (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Rodney Thompson
Guests Present
Kimberly Rauschenbach (remote), 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 May 19, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Davis led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Chandler read aloud the Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Mr. Davis read aloud the Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the agenda that was presented by staff.
Dexter WJ Davis 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 04-28-23.
Dexter WJ Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- Mr. Davis gave an update from the Development Committee. He provided them with an update regarding a recent development event with South State Bank and other local non profit organizations. He also shared his vision of connecting with the NFL. Dr. Ivey shared the most recent Saturday experience that took place in South Sumter for our scholars and their families. 24 families joined us to paint with a local artist and build benches that will soon be used at the Primary Academy.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update from the Finance Committee. The Executive members reviewed the current budget, newest internal control procedures that were gathered from the most recent school visit, and the line of credit. They also reviewed the FY 23 draft budget for Sites I & II with a brief discussion about cash on hand, loan status and current bank accounts.
- Ms. Chandler gave the committee members an update from the Academic Committee. She provided them with an update on all of the current task forces to include attendance, EL Curriculum, and Pre-K task force. The Executive members reviewed multiple policies to include unencumbered time, student grievance, scholar welfare and DSS reporting, and the scholar enrollment policy. The committee members engaged in a meaningful conversation regarding the enrollment policy.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Dr. Ivey shared an update on all staffing hires for the 23-24 school year.
- Mr. Thomson reviewed the “Blueprint for Educational Collaboration” with the committee members.
- The committee members engaged in a meaningful conversation regarding the enrollment policy. All members contributed their thoughts and the group has made the decision to stick with the originally discussed classroom size.
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 Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Cameron Chandler 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
Greg Thompson made a motion to return from Executive session with Action from Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Dr. Ivey will make the recommended change to the Scholar Enrollment Policy.
- Dr. Ivey will continue to work on the Budget for the FY 23 draft budget.
Board Recommendations
- The Executive Committee will make the recommendation to adopt the one pager presented by the Attendance Task Force.
- The Executive Committee will make the recommendation to adopt the Student Grievance Policy as presented.
- The Executive Committee will make the recommendation to adopt the Student Expulsion Policy as presented.
B.
Good of the Order
- Dr. Ivey reminded all members of the committee that the Board meeting with begin at 5:30 on Monday.
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 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes
Mr. Thompson provided an inocation.