Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Tuesday November 28, 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.
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, Heather Bass, Marion Newton
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Gifford Shaw, 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 Tuesday Nov 28, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Ivey recited 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 staff.
Heather Bass seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Meeting Minutes
Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the agenda from November's Development meeting.
II. Development
A.
Old Business from Previous Meeting
- Dr. Ivey gave an update from last month's old business including an update on current and new grant opportunities.
- Dr. Ivey also gave an update on other relevant school topics like Site II, Enrollment Updates, and Possip.
B.
New Business
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on the newest grants that have been found and applied for with the help of the grant writer. We have received close to $16,000 since our last meeting.
- They discussed the latest movement on the 4th-grade wing and the estimated timeline to have it completed. Dr. Ivey would like to give the board members a tour of the wing at the board meeting on Monday.
- Mr. Shaw gave an update on his most recent development touch points
- He has received nearly $50,000 from private donors.
- He introduced the idea of “Sponsoring a Scholar.”
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- There was a brief discussion regarding the Fourth Annual Eagle Giving Tree.
- The remaining amount of time was spent discussing the First Annual LSC STEAM Workforce Development Day. The board members were able to collaborate on their local industrial connections and how they could come together to contribute to the STEAM Workforce Day.
- The Committee members will create a planning committee that will include teachers and leaders from both schools. This planning committee with be led by Ms. Bass and Ms. Rauschenbach.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to Enter into Executive Session regarding the Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters.
Marion Newton 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.
No action at this time.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Ms. Rhodes will set up a campaign on Network For Good for the Eagle Giving Tree. Ms. Peebles will track the funds on a spreadsheet for tax letters and the total amount raised.
- Ms. Bass and Ms. Rauschenbach will reach out to interested teachers and leaders regarding the planning committee.
B.
Good of the Order
None at this time.
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 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes
Rev. Newton provided an Invocation.