Liberty STEAM Charter

Minutes

LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Date and Time

Tuesday March 5, 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 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 (remote), Greg Thompson (remote), Rodney Thompson (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Tiffany Rhodes (remote), Trevor Ivey (remote)

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 Tuesday Mar 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

C.

Invocation

Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Dr. Thompson recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 

E.

Reading of the Mission Statement

Ms. Chandler recited the Mission Statement.

F.

Reading of the Vision Statement

Mr. Thompson recited the Vision Statement.

G.

Approve Agenda

Rodney Thompson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Executive Session

A.

Discussion of Appointments to a Public Body

Greg Thompson made a motion to Enter into Executive Session for the Discussion of Appointments to a Public Body.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Actions Related to Executive Session

A.

Action from Discussion of Appointment to a Public Body

Cameron Chandler made a motion to Return from Executive Session with Action from Discussion of Appointment to a Public Body.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Cameron Chandler made a motion to Approve the recommendation of Mrs. Davis and Mr. Thompson for the two appointed seats to the full Board of Directors at the board meeting on 3/25.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve Mrs. Rauschenbach, Dr. Newton, and Mrs. Knopf standing for election for the three available elected seats.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

  • Meeting minutes need to be sent to Kevin at PCASC by 3/11
  • eBallot disseminated according to approved schedule by PCASC to parents & staff 

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 10:30 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tiffany Rhodes