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.
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
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
Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.