Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday February 22, 2024 at 9:00 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 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
Cameron Chandler, Greg Thompson, Rodney Thompson
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Tiffany Rhodes (remote), Trevor Ivey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Greg Thompson called a meeting of the Executive Committee Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Thursday Feb 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Thompson recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Chandler read aloud the Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Mr. Thompson read aloud the Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 01-19-24.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- Dr. Ivey gave an update from the Development Committee including
- All grants received and currently in progress or pending decision.
- The Development Committee spent a majority of their time meeting about LSC’s STEAM Workforce Development Day. All of the companies that are involved have been matched to their classrooms and an introduction video has been recorded.
- Dr. Thompson gave an update from the Finance Committee. The Executive members reviewed the current expenditures, revenue and all lines of credit. He also mentioned the food services profit vs loss margins. There was also an update on the Fifth Grade Expansion.
- Dri. Ivey gave the committee members an update from the Academic Committee. They discussed the current ADA and enrollment updates. An update regarding the 24-25 lottery was discussed as well as current efforts in place to get 150 more applications before the start of the school year.
- The Board will receive a presentation on enrollment and demographics at the next board meeting.
- He introduced the new curriculum that both academies are interested in using for the 24-25 SY. There will be a presentation at the academic meeting regarding the curriculum and how SEL is incorporated into this HMH Curriculum.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on the weekly Rally Cry and the current standings for MTSS, progress monitoring, collective leadership, operational efficiency, and financial strength.
- The Executive Committee did a 2nd reading of the 24-25 SY Budget.
- The Executive Committee reviewed the AFO Accountability Rating System from SCPCSD
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements
Cameron Chandler made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the Purpose of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Actions Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements
Cameron Chandler made a motion to return from Executive Session.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
Final Action Items
- Build reserve back to 750K and leave at 750K going forward
- aligned with finance on their committee recommendations
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 10:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes
Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.