Missy Neely Brakefield

The meeting included discussions on the Board Live Streaming Policy, authorization to initiate litigation against the State Newspaper, Superintendent Evaluation Recommendation, and an update on the Legislative Audit Council. Updates were provided by the Superintendent, covering topics such as the Academic Showcase, the Institute Leaders Cohort, the annual Leaders Meeting, visits to various schools, and plans for new schools. Financial statements were presented, and the Institute's new Employee of the Year was introduced. The meeting concluded with no public comments and a motion to adjourn.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A new Fundraising Policy was presented and approved. The board discussed PowerSchool litigation, and the Institute's recommendation to hire the Frantz Law Group to help with litigation was approved. An updated Education Freedom Toolkit page on the Institute's website was presented. Updates on the start of the 2025-2026 school year, including news schools Libertas Academy Colleton and Cogito Academy, were shared, as well as updates from Gray Collegiate Academy Irmo. The Institute's PowerSchool and IT team was recognized for hosting the inaugural PowerSchool Administrator's Xchange (PAX). The Statement of Revenue, Expenditure Report, and Net Position were presented.

The committee convened and entered an executive session to discuss contractual matters. Following the executive session, a motion was made and passed to approve the Superintendent Evaluation as a favorable motion for the full board.

The committee convened and entered an executive session to discuss contractual matters. Following the executive session, a motion was made for the Committee to resume discussions on Friday, August 15, 2025, which was unanimously approved.

The committee meeting included an executive session to discuss contractual matters. Following the executive session, there was a discussion regarding Superintendent Runyan's performance, with appreciation expressed for Runyan's leadership and the Institute's impact. A follow-up committee meeting with Superintendent Runyan was scheduled.