Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Location
117 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, Jenny Knopf, Marion Newton, Trevor Ivey
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Tiffany Rhodes (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Jenny Knopf called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Chandler read the LSC Mission Statement.
E.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Dr. Ivey read the LSC Vision Statement.
F.
Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Knopf recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
G.
Approve Today's Meeting Agenda
Ms. Knopf approved the agenda as presented by staff.
H.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC COMMITTEE on 04-22-24.
Marion Newton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Review of Old Business
The committee members reviewed previous action steps from last month's meeting.
B.
Review of New Business
- Dr. Ivey shared the current ADA and enrollment updates with the committee members.
- The committee discussed the current enrollment numbers with no current vacancies. They also discussed persistence and anticipated demographics for the SY 24-25
- Dr. Ivey gave an update on the hiring that has taken place for the 24-25 SY.
- Including all staff members that plan to leave or retire and any transfers or lateral requests.
- The Academic Committee reviewed a third reading of the 24-25 SY budget.
- Dr. Ivey provided an update regarding retention and summer PRIDE numbers for scholars and staffing.
- They discussed SC READY.
- There was discussion regarding MAP testing and any preliminary results.
- The committee members were brought up to speed on the climate survey progress for staff/scholars/parent stakeholder groups. This survey counts for 10% of our final report card grade. They also discuss the results from the Great Place to Work Survey. There were a few hot topics that were discussed.
- The Academic Committee learned about the Leader Fellows and the kick off of the year long LDP that will take place.
III. Other Business
A.
Updates from Other Board Members
None at this time.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Jenny Knopf made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss contractual and personnel matters.
Marion Newton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Purposes of Discussion for Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements,
Motion to discuss negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements.
Marion Newton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
There was no action at this time.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
None at this time.
B.
Good of the Order
Reminder about the board meeting on Monday, 5/20 at 530 p.m.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jenny Knopf
Ms. Chandler provided an invocation.