Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Tuesday June 18, 2024 at 8:15 AM
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
(Tajma) LaShea Davis, Elayne Brunson, Heather Bass
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Tiffany Rhodes, Trevor Ivey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
(Tajma) LaShea Davis called a meeting of the Development Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 8:15 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Ivey led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Dr. Ivey led the group in reading the LSC Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Ms. Bass led the group in reading the LSC Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Ms. Brunson approved the agenda as presented by the Staff.
H.
Approve Meeting Minutes
(Tajma) LaShea Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE on 05-15-24.
Heather Bass seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Development
A.
Old Business from Previous Meeting
The directors discussed previous action steps and confirmed that all steps had been completed.
B.
New Business
- The Board Members received an update on the current Charter School Growth Fund process and the next steps in the application process.
- The Board Members also received an update on the Boeing Grant Opportunity.
- The Board Members reviewed several policies and handbooks.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
The Board Members used this time to continue reviewing policies and handbooks.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Executive Session was not needed during this meeting.
V. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
None at this time.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Complete Charter School Growth Fund due diligence tracker with feedback provided from board committee members.
B.
Good of the Order
Dr. Ivey gave a reminder of the Board Meeting happening on Monday, 6/24.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
(Tajma) LaShea Davis
Ms. Brunson provided an invocation.