Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday February 16, 2024 at 11:00 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
Heather Bass, LaShea Davis (remote), Marion Newton
Committee Members Absent
Elayne Brunson
Guests Present
Gifford Shaw, Tiffany Rhodes, Trevor Ivey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Heather Bass called a meeting of the Development Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Friday Feb 16, 2024 at 11:00 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 LSC Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Mrs. Davis read aloud the LSC Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Heather Bass made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Marion Newton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Meeting Minutes
Heather Bass made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE on 01-18-24.
Marion Newton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Development
A.
Old Business from Previous Meeting
- Dr. Ivey and the development committee reviewed old business from the December committee meeting.
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 touch points.
- An interview with The New York Times.
- April Fundraiser
- May Formal Dinners
- Weekly Lunch & Learn Update.
- The Development Committee participated in the 2nd reading of the 24-25 SY Budget.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- The Development Committee spent a 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 apart of the STEAM Workforce Day and the vision.
- They reviewed the participants that are assigned to each campus.
B.
Elect New Chair Head
Marion Newton made a motion to Elect Heather Bass as the Chair Head for the Development Committee.
LaShea Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Executive Session was not needed during this meeting.
V. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
None at this time
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Ms. Bass and Mr. Shaw will continue to finalize the list of companies that will be represented at the STEAM Day.
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 12:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes
Rev. Newton provided the group with an invocation.