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LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING

AGENDA FOR A MEETING TO CONDUCT THE ANNUAL FALL ENROLLMENT LOTTERY

Date and Time

Monday December 4, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Location

Liberty STEAM Charter School- Elementary Campus

1057 Broad 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.

Directors Present

Cameron Chandler, Dexter WJ Davis, Greg Thompson, Heather Bass, Jenny Knopf, Kimberly Rauschenbach, Marion Newton, Rodney Thompson

Directors Absent

Elayne Brunson

Guests Present

Tiffany Rhodes

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Greg Thompson called a meeting of the board of directors of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Monday Dec 4, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

B.

Invocation

Rev. Newton provided an invocation.

C.

Pledge of Allegiance

Ms. Rauschenbach and a group of scholars recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 

D.

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Mr. Thompson welcomed all of the board members and family members to the meeting. He shared his excitement about the 4th grade wing being complete and the 4th annual Lottery.

II. Reading of the Mission & Vision Statement

A.

LSC Mission Statement

Mr. Thompson read aloud the Mission Statement.

B.

LSC Vision Statement

Ms. Bass read aloud the Vision Statement.

III. Approval of Today's Meeting Agenda

A.

Approval of the Today's Board Meeting Agenda

Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting (October 23, 2023)

Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING on 10-23-23.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Board Committee Updates

A.

Committee Updates

  • Mr. Thompson gave an update from the Executive Committee regarding the newest wing to the Elementary Academy.
  • Dr. Thompson gave an update from the finance committee regarding the revised federal funding budget.
  • Ms. Knopf gave an update from the academic committee regarding the new branding policy as well as the personnel report.

 

Cameron Chandler made a motion to give full negotiating authority on contractual matters regarding future expansion plans to the Board Chairman, Greg Thompson.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Jenny Knopf made a motion to approve the official branding guidelines as presented to the board.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Jenny Knopf made a motion to approve the Executive Director's personnel report as presented.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Rodney Thompson made a motion to approve the revised federal funding budgets as presented.
Heather Bass seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Fall Enrollment Lottery

A.

Remarks from the Board Chairman

During this time, Mr. Thompson welcomed Mr. Lewis Thompson up to the computer to run the lottery.

B.

Overview of the Lottery Procedures

Dr. Ivey used this time to read some facts about the scholars in the current lottery including states and zip codes represented. He also used this time to provide information to parents about next steps if they are selected for the 24-25 school year.

C.

Administration of the Lottery

Mr. Lewis Thompson and Mrs. Tiffany Rhodes ran the lottery.

D.

Next Steps

There are none at this time.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Good of the Order

None 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 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Thompson