Liberty STEAM Charter
Minutes
LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NOTIFICATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING
Date and Time
Thursday November 21, 2024 at 8:00 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
(Tajma) LaShea Davis, Elayne Brunson, Heather Bass
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Gifford Shaw, Tiffany Rhodes (remote), Trevor Ivey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
(Tajma) LaShea Davis called a meeting of the Development Committee of Liberty STEAM Charter to order on Thursday Nov 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM.
C.
Invocation
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Ivey led the committee in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
E.
Reading of the Mission Statement
Ms. Bass recited the LSC Mission Statement.
F.
Reading of the Vision Statement
Ms. Brunson recited the LSC Vision Statement.
G.
Approve Agenda
Elayne Brunson made a motion to approved the agenda as presented by staff.
(Tajma) LaShea Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Meeting Minutes
(Tajma) LaShea Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from LSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE on 09-19-24.
Elayne Brunson seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Development
A.
Old Business from Previous Meeting
The committee members reviewed the old action steps and were updated on any lingering information regarding old business.
B.
New Business
- Ms. Chambers gave an update on the first 90 days as the FACE Director.
- The first two PEACE Academies and planning for the 3rd meeting.
- Scholar Enrollment Road Map
- Volunteer hour updates
- Revised Scholar Enrollment Policy
- Mr. Shaw gave an update on the most recent development touch points.
- YASS Prize & Charter School Growth Fund Updates
- LIberty Taste and Tour
- Big Night Dinner
- Children’s Trust Fund of South Carolina
- Dabos Grant
- Classroom Sponsorships & Donor Giving Wall
- The rest of the time was used to discuss the recent visit to Denver for the final CSGF Pitch.
III. Other Business
A.
Agenda Items from Committee Members
During this time, the committee performed the 2nd reading of the Scholar Enrollment Policy.
(Tajma) LaShea Davis made a motion to Approve the 2nd reading of the Revised Scholar Enrollment Policy.
Heather Bass seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters
Heather Bass made a motion to enter into Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters.
(Tajma) LaShea Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Action Related to Executive Session
A.
Action from Executive Session
(Tajma) LaShea Davis made a motion to Return from Executive Session.
Heather Bass seconded the motion.
None at this time.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Steps
None at this time.
B.
Good of the Order
Reminder about the 2025-26 Lottery that will take place at the board meeting on Monday, December 2nd.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
(Tajma) LaShea Davis
Ms. Brunson provided an invocation.