Liberty STEAM Charter

Minutes

LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING

Date and Time

Friday October 25, 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. 

Committee Members Present

(Tajma) LaShea Davis, Cameron Chandler, Greg Thompson, Rodney Thompson

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Gifford Shaw, Kimberly Rauschenbach, 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 Oct 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM.

C.

Invocation

Mr. Thompson provided an Invocation.

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

Dr. Thompson led the group 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

Rodney Thompson made a motion to approve the agenda as presented by staff.
Cameron Chandler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES

Cameron Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE on 09-20-24.
Rodney Thompson 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. 
    • They reviewed the current expenditures, revenue, and all lines of credit. 
    • Federal reimbursements
    • The FY 24 Audit
  • Ms. Chandler gave the committee members an update from the Academic Committee. 
    • This month was the talent review for all staff members at the Primary and Elementary Academy.
  • Ms. Davis gave an update from the Development Committee.
    • STEAM Workforce Development Day

III. Other Business

A.

Agenda Items from Committee Members

  • Dr. Ivey gave an updates on the following topics
    • YASS Update
    • The Liberty Sip & Stroll
    • The P.E.A.C.E Academy, Hopes & Dreams Discussion, and the FACE Directors current efforts.

IV. Executive Session

A.

Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements

Cameron Chandler made a motion to Enter into Executive Session for the Purposes of a Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
(Tajma) LaShea Davis 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 with No Action from Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Agreements.
(Tajma) LaShea Davis seconded the motion.

No action at this time. 

The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

  • Align with ADs and FACE director for follow up meetings on family engagement expectations
  • Schedule follow ups with ADs and FACE director
  • Schedule CSGF time slot for management presentation on November 20
  • Devise cash flow through end of this calendar year to discern what cash on hand is required
  • Kim will join the auditor’s feedback session on Monday 4-430 pm to receive preliminary findings
  • Kim will follow up with Trevor on on recommendations for steam capstone presentation judges
  • The teacherpreneur is asked to give presentation on parent engagement component of HMH at the November academic committee meeting and LaShea joins

B.

Good of the Order

Reminder about the board meeting happening on Monday at the Elementary Academy.

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