Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday May 16, 2024 at 9:00 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
(Tajma) LaShea Davis, Cameron Chandler, Greg Thompson, Rodney Thompson
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Gifford Shaw, Hope Broadway, 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 May 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Thompson recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Chandler recited the LSC Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Ms. Chandler recited the LSC Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Dr. Thompson approved the agenda as presented by staff.
H.
APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 04-22-24.
Greg Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- 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. They reviewed and gave approval to the 3rd reading of the budget.
- Ms. Chandler gave the committee members an update from the Academic Committee.
- They reviewed Spring MAP testing averages for math, reading, language.
- reviewed current PTG’s for all org goals data based on data available to include pre/post SEL.
- They reviewed the EOY Staff & Parent satisfaction Data.
- The committee engaged in a discussion regarding facility expansion.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
- Dr. Ivey gave the final update on the weekly Rally Cry and the current standings for MTSS, progress monitoring, collective leadership, operational efficiency, and financial strength now that progress monitoring and MTSS are complete for this school year.
B.
Findings of the Annual Human Resources Audit
The findings from this audit were discussed during executive session.
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 Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
- The committee members discussed the HR audit and the personnel report.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
Final Action Items
- Mrs. Broadway will form a GPTW focus group in the beginning of July to start the year off.
B.
Good of the Order
Dr. Ivey reminded the board members about the meeting happening on Monday, 5/20.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Thompson
Mr. Thompson provided an invocation.