Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday March 21, 2024 at 11:00 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
Kimberly Rauschenbach, 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 Mar 21, 2024 at 11:00 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
Ms. Chandler read aloud the Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Rodney Thompson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by the Staff.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES (March 5, 2024)
Greg Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes from LIBERTY STEAM CHARTER FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS on 03-05-24.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES (February 22, 2024)
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 02-22-24.
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 the majority of their time meeting about LSC’s STEAM Workforce Development Day.
- 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.
- Ms. Chandler 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 75 more applications before the start of the school year.
- The Board will receive a presentation on enrollment and demographics at this board meeting.
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 revised org chart as well as the budget.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements
Rodney Thompson made a motion to Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Cameron Chandler 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 with Action from a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Explore the summer feed program independent of LSC for Summer PRIDE.
- The facilities ad hoc committee was charged with making a final recommendation on two options for the junior academy build-out to bring back to the April meeting.
- They approved the 2nd reading of the budget.
- charged the ED to get a fence installed that wraps around the donated parcel of property at the corner edge of the playground perimeter
- Get final clarification from the auditor on how a new line of credit would impact the SCDE 30 days cash on hand requirement
- gave second approval to the revised org chart
B.
Good of the Order
Dr. Ivey reminded the committee members about the Meeting happening on Monday at the Primary Academy.
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
Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.