Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday January 18, 2024 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, Heather Bass, Marion Newton
Committee Members Absent
Elayne Brunson
Guests Present
Tiffany Rhodes, Trevor Ivey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Ivey led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Dr. Ivey read aloud the Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Mr. Davis read aloud the Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Heather Bass made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Dexter WJ Davis 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 11-28-23.
Marion Newton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Development
A.
Old Business from Previous Meeting
- Dr. Ivey gave a brief recap of old business and any outstanding action steps.
B.
New Business
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on the following topics
- All grants received and currently in progress or pending decision.
- An update regarding current ADA
- Construction on the Fifth Grade Wing, enrollment for the 24-25 SY, as well as hiring updates.
- Mr. Shaw gave an update on his most recent development touchpoints.
- An interview with The New York Times
- The NFL Golf Tournament
- February & May Formal Dinners
- Weekly Lunch & Learn Update
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- The Development Committee spent the majority of their time meeting about LSC’s STEAM Workforce Development Day.
- Ms. Bass provided an update to the committee members from the most recent planning meeting that took place with the STEAM teachers from both campuses.
- The committee discussed who would be a part of the STEAM Workforce Day and the vision.
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on donations received from the 4th Annual Holiday Eagle Giving Tree as well as other year-end donations.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Dexter WJ Davis made a motion to enter into Executive Session for Discussion regarding Contractual and Personnel Matters.
Heather Bass 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.
Marion Newton seconded the motion.
The committee members had the first reading of the salary study for the 24-25 SY- they deferred all decisions and further discussions to the Board Retreat next month.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
None at this.
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.