Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday September 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM
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.
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 (remote), Elayne Brunson (remote), Heather Bass (remote), Marion Newton (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Tiffany Rhodes (remote), 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 Friday Sep 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Rev. Dr. Marion Newton led the committee in reciting the pledge of allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Heather Bass read aloud the mission statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Elayne Brunson read aloud the vision statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by the staff.
Heather Bass 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 08-23-23.
Elayne Brunson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Development
A.
Old Business from Previous Meeting
No old business was discussed.
B.
New Business
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on the following topics
- All grants received and currently in progress or pending decision.
There are currently seven grants fully submitted in the amount of $82,000 awaiting approval.
- The Thompson IBG Golf Tournament that raised $14,600
- Ms. DuRants upcoming visit to the school and their plan with the videographer to capture the joy factor at both campuses during CCC.
- An update regarding current ADA, updates to Site II, as well as Task forces that have been busy since the start of the new school year.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on Mr. Shaws most recent development touch points
- Duke Energy of Sumter
- Clemson Dabos
- Builders First Source of Sumter has committed $60,000 over the next three years, of which we have already received $30,000 of it.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Liberty is working closely with Ivan Sanders of South Sumter to create an intramural flag football team kicking off early fall.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
No executive session was held.
V. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
No executive session was held.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- The committee members were invited back to the campus to taste test the food being served for breakfast and lunch since the cafeteria has become self op.
B.
Good of the Order
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,
Dexter WJ Davis
Dexter Davis provided an invocation.