Dr. Rev. Newton provided the invocation.

The Primary Academy Scholar Ambassadors led the Board of Directors in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Thompson welcomed all members of the audience to the board meeting. He made mention of the recent ground breaking that took place for the Junior Academy and the excitement that is felt throughout the Community. 

Ms. Rauschenbach read aloud the LSC Mission Statement. 

Ms. Knopf read aloud the LSC Vision Statement.

Ms. Harris recognized the August lead teacher, teaching fellow, and support staff member of the month from the Elementary Academy and Mr. Montgomery recognized the staff members from the Primary Academy. 

During this time, Dr. Ivey recognized BJ Reed from the City of Sumter for her recent collaboration with the PTO. With the City of Sumter's help, we welcomed scholars and their families to the Aquatics Center for a free Sunday block party-type party. 

Dr. Ivey also recognized Ms. Julie Jeffcoat for her drive and dedication in participating in the Optimist Club's Burger Cookoff where Liberty won the judge's pick for top burger. The Liberty Bleu will be featured on J. O'Grady's menu for the next year. 

Lastly, the newly elected PTO members were sworn in.

This month's performance was led by Ms. Reyes and Majestra. The scholar's performed a number of poems and songs in ASL and Spanish.

None at this time.

Dr. Ivey gave his Executive Director Monthly Updates for September. He has 38/42 of his monthly tasks completed or on track to be completed before the month's end. 

Major accomplishments for September 

• YASS grant, launching CLI TF PD, ADA & meal participation, CSGF Visit, and the Chicago School visit

October's Priorities 

• STEAM Day Part 2, SY 25-26 Enrollment, LDP Final Alignment, and Fall Talent Review

Ms. Middleton gave an update on the SEL data and intervention groups at each campus. The board members were presented with different data regarding these programs. Every morning from 8-8:30, SEL is being taught at both campuses'. Some teachers in attendance also shared testimonies regarding the recent findings from these data deep dives and how they have helped to tailor their lessons individually to meet the scholars where they are. 

Ms. Chambers, the FACE Director gave an update on the newest application being used to track parent volunteer hours. She is committed to getting 100% of families to complete their 10 required hours for the first time in the LSC's existence. She was able to share some data from the first 3 months of opportunities that were offered for trackable hours. There will be more to come at a later board meeting regarding her findings.

Last month, LSC sent a group of eight teachers to Laurens Elementary School for an HMH hands-on learning day. This school has been using the curriculum for the past three years and both schools were able to share information. This visit was extremely beneficial to our teachers in helping boost their confidence and better understanding on the brand-new curriculum. 

Ms. Heather Bass gave an update from the pre-connect STEAM Day that took place the last week of September. All community members were welcomed to the school to meet the teachers and scholars that they would be working with. It was extremely successful to have this pre-connect as a way to establish more of a relationship with the partners before hand. 

Mr. Thompson gave an update on the construction phase for the Junior Academy. They are finishing up the renderings in the coming days and hope to begin construction in about 2-3 weeks!

Ms. Chandler gave an update regarding a vacant seat on the Quixote Foundation Board left by Mr. Dexter Davis. The Governance Board has unanimously appointed Mrs. LaShea Davis to fill that seat. 

Mr. Shaw gave an update from the Finance Committee in Dr. Thompson's absence. He shared the September financial report and shared with the board where all current accounts stand. Mr. Shaw and the rest of the finance team are working diligently to create a 10-year budget for the future of LSC. With the coming of a new campus, comes new line items in the budget and the team are working to get on expenses into the budget so they can be best prepared moving forward. 

Ms. Knopf shared about the recent presentations that the Academic Committee has received on the newest HMH curriculum along with the current Gifted and Talented program at both campuses. The Academic Committee is extremely invested in the new curriculum and has offered to help in any way needed. 

She also shared the latest Possip data, 98-99% satisfaction at the Primary Academy and 99% satisfaction at the Elementary Academy!

Ms. Bass used this time to give the STEAM Workforce Development Day updates. 

No matters to be voted on during this time. 

Mr. Chairman thanked everyone for their time. 

None at this time.