Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Friday September 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 (remote), Cameron Chandler (remote), Greg Thompson, Rodney Thompson
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Kimberly Rauschenbach, LaQuanya Chambers, LeAndrea Montgomery, 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 Friday Sep 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Thompson led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Chandler read aloud the LSC Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Ms. Chandler read aloud 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 08-23-24.
(Tajma) LaShea Davis 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. Dr. Ivey also gave an update on the update to responsibilities regarding the p-card and filing by Ms. Peebles.
- Ms. Chandler gave the committee members an update from the Academic Committee.
- She gave a brief update regarding HMH and the Gifted and Talented program.
- Ms. Davis gave an update from the Development Committee.
- STEAM Workforce Development Day
- 30-60-90 Day Entry Play Update from the F.A.C.E.
- Charter School Growth Fund, Boeing, and YASS
- Donor Giving Wall
- Dr. Ivey gave an updates on the following topics
- AED candidates and the LDP rollout
- Mr. Montgomery provided an update on his 30-60-90 day entry plan.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
None at this time.
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.
Rodney Thompson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
- Dr. Ivey will connect with CSGF to get recommendations of top 2 recruiters in the country for the AED position
- Dr. Ivey will finalize plans for LSC's LDP rollout with Shasta Smith
- Dr. Ivey an Mr. Shaw will assign board members to campuses for STEAM Workforce Development Day's pre-connect event
- Mr. Montgomery will compose his 3 indicators to prevent lagging growth at the PA for future growth
B.
Good of the Order
None at this time.
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,
Tiffany Rhodes
Mr. Thompson provided the Invocation.