Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Wednesday June 19, 2024 at 10:00 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
Cameron Chandler, Jenny Knopf, Marion Newton, Trevor Ivey
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Tiffany Rhodes
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 Jun 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Chandler read the mission statement.
E.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Dr. Ivey read the vision statement.
F.
Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Knopf led the group in reciting 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 05-15-24.
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 old business and past action steps.
B.
Review of New Business
- Dr. Ivey shared all hiring updates for the 24-25 SY.
- The Committee members reviewed a number of Policies & Handbooks for the 24-25 SY.
- Grading Policy
- FY25 Budget
- FY25 Federal Program Allocation Budgets
- Final Org Chart for 24-25 SY and 25-26 SY
- SY24-25 Employee Handbook
- SY24-25 Scholar Handbook
- Board Meeting Schedule SY24-25
- Revised Performance Bonus Eligibility Rules for SY24-25
- FMLA & Sick Leave Accrual
- 24-25SY Insurance Policies
III. Other Business
A.
Updates from Other Board Members
None at this time.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Cameron Chandler made a motion to Enter into Executive Session for Discussion Regarding Contractual and Personnel Matters.
Jenny Knopf seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Purposes of Discussion for Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements,
Cameron Chandler made a motion to Enter into Executive Session for Discussion for 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
- The Academic Committee approved the operational & human resources board policy manual and will recommend it to the full board for approval.
- The Academic Committee adopted the grading best practices manual that shows the lowest grade a scholar can earn in grades 2-5 is a 50 for quarters 1-3 and the earned grade for quarter 4 with the retake policy only applying for major assignments lower than a 60 and will recommend it to the full board for approval.
- The Academic Committee approved the cell phone policy as presented and will recommend it to the full board for approval.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
None at this time.
B.
Good of the Order
Dr. Ivey reminded the committee members about the board meeting on Monday at 5:30 at the Thompson Building.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jenny Knopf
Ms. Chandler provided an invocation.