Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday February 22, 2024 at 10:00 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 PK-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, Sumter STEAM Charter (SSC) 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 PK-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, Sumter STEAM Charter (SSC) 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, Kimberly Rauschenbach
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 Governance Committee Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Thursday Feb 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Rauschenbach recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Chandler read aloud the Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statememt
Ms. Chandler read aloud the Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Kimberly Rauschenbach made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approval of Previous Minutes
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE on 01-19-24.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- The Governance Committee engaged in a conversation with the Executive Director regarding the Board Committee election that will take place in March. The Executive Director will begin prep for the three elected seats and the two appointed seats. All five seats will expire in March, 2025.
- The Governance Committee reviewed the board election timeline.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Dr. Ivey gave an update regarding the new Board Member On-Boarding.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of a Discussion of Personnel Matters
Greg Thompson made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the Purpose of a Discussion of Personnel Matters.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Purposes of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement
Cameron Chandler made a motion to enter into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement.
Kimberly Rauschenbach seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Actions Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Discussion of Personnel Matters
Greg Thompson made a motion to Return from Executive Session.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Action Related to Discuss of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement
Cameron Chandler made a motion to Return from Executive Session with the Action Related to Discuss of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangement.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
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 11:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes
Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.