Liberty STEAM Charter

Minutes

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING

Date and Time

Friday October 20, 2023 at 10:00 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. 

Committee Members Present

Cameron Chandler, Greg Thompson, Kimberly Rauschenbach

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Rodney Thompson, Tiffany Rhodes (remote), Trevor Ivey

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 Oct 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM.

C.

Invocation

Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Davis recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

E.

Reading of the Mission Statement

Ms. Chandler recited the Mission Statement.

F.

Reading of the Vision Statememt

Mr. Davis recited the Vision Statement.

G.

Approve Agenda

Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to approve the agenda as 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 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE on 10-19-23.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Committee Updates

A.

Committee Updates

Ms. Rauschenbach provided an update on the status of onboarding for the newest board member, Heather. Dr. Ivey and Ms. Rauschenbach will meet with Ms. Bass to discuss objectives and opportunities coming from the Development Committee.

III. Other Business

A.

Agenda Items from Committee Members

Dr. Ivey shared with the Governance Committee with the news that Ms. Bass has completed her Charter Board Orientation Training.

IV. Executive Session

A.

Purposes of a Discussion of Personnel Matters

Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss 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 to discuss negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Actions Related to Executive Session

A.

Action from Discussion of Personnel Matters

Cameron Chandler made a motion to return from executive session with action from discussion of personnel matters.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Action Related to Discuss of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement

Cameron Chandler made a motion to return from executive session.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

There are no next steps at this time.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Thompson