Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday June 20, 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
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 Jun 20, 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 read aloud the Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Ms. Chandler read about the 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 05-16-24.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Updates
A.
Committee Updates
- Ms. Chandler gave an update from Academic Committee to include the grading policy and the employee and scholar handbooks.
- Dr. Thompson gave an update from the Finance Committee to include the FY25 Federal Program Allocation Budgets, final approval of the budget with a few minor tweaks, and the financial operation policy manual & supporting procedure guidelines.
- Ms. Davis gave an update from Development committee to include CSGF and the Boeing Grant Opportunity.
- The Executive Committee reviewed the E.D review with Dr. Ivey.
- The Executive Committee reviewed all other policies and handbooks that were approved in their respective committees this week. They are all up for discussion at the big board meeting.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
The Executive Committee discussed the Charter School Growth Fund process and timeline. A plan was put into place regarding the different interviews and visits that will take place over the next few months. This will require all hands on deck.
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 Purpose of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
Greg Thompson 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.
(Tajma) LaShea Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
None at this time
B.
Good of the Order
Dr. Ivey reminded the committee members about the full board meeting happening on Monday at 530 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 10:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Thompson
Dr. Thompson provided the group with an invocation.