Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Wednesday June 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM
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, Rodney Thompson
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Gifford Shaw, 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 Wednesday Jun 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Thompson 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
Dr. Thompson read aloud the Mission Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Rodney Thompson 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 05-19-23.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- Dr. Ivey gave an update from the Development Committee. He went through the number of grants that have been received this fiscal year. Mr. Shaw followed up and informed the committee members about leads that he’s been following from Director for the Day. He introduced the committee members to the work that Caroline DuRant is doing right now through the Quixote Foundation. She is planning to shoot a short video of the school to use for advertising along with a short one pager.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update from the Finance Committee. The Executive members reviewed the R&E statement for the month of May. Mr. Shaw made the recommendation to break down the statement into different categories so that all like expenditures are together. This recommendation would make it easier for all members to read and understand the R&E. The committee also reviewed both LOC’s, the 23-24 SY budget and Title Funding budgets.
- Ms. Chandler gave the committee members an update from the Academic Committee. They reviewed the SEL test findings, GPTW Survey, and they discussed pre-k. The committee members reviewed the Code of Conduct and discussed the taskforce recommendations and the proposed changes.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Dr. Ivey reviewed the 22-23 Org Goals and the year end status of each goal. We ended the year with 10/13 goals met. He also presented the committee with the 23-24 Org Goals.
- Dr. Ivey shared an update on all staffing hires for the 23-24 school year.
- The Executive Committee engaged in a conversation regarding the 4K expansion plan.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements
Greg Thompson 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.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
Final Action Items
- Dr. Ivey will update the Development Team grant list.
- Ms. Hardy will work with her OPS team to create a checklist to monitor cleaning supplies.
- Ms. Rhodes will present a demographic report by grade for the board meeting on June 26th.
Board Recommendations
- The Executive Committee will make the recommendation to approve the Code of Conduct.
B.
Good of the Order
- Dr. Ivey reminded the committee members about the board meeting scheduled for Monday, June 26th 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 3:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Thompson
Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.