LIBPA Meetings

Monthly Meetings: Monthly Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8am. Meeting location is the Sea Island Conference Center located at 178 Sams Point Road. Meetings generally last about an hour and the public is always welcome. Members are encouraged to bring a guest. August Meeting Guest Speaker: Dr. Valerie Truesdale, Superintendent, Beaufort County School District Dr. Truesdale is completing her first year as Superintendent, Beaufort County School District. Prior to becoming Superintendent she was the Chief Instructional Services Officer for Lexington and Richland Counties and simultaneously served as senior executive assistant for the South Carolina Department of Education. She is a former high school principal, assistant principal, personnel administrator and teacher. Dr. Truesdale earned a PhD from the University of South Carolina in Educational Leadership, an MBA from Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Clemson University. She has been requested to include in her discussion with our members the following: - Her evaluation of the major strengths and weaknesses of the Beaufort County public school system. - Is continuing to operate on 2 school calendars (traditional and year round) realistic? - Thoughts regarding mandatory uniforms in public schools. - Status of Lady’s Island referendum projects (performing arts center, property for 3rd elementary school). - Top 5 objectives for school year 2008/9. Board of Director Meetings: Monthly Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm. Meeting location is the Lady's Island Airport Conference Room located at 39 Airport Circle. Meetings generally last about an hour and the public is always welcome. Community Preservation Committee Meetings: Monthly Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 10am. Meeting location is the Lady's Island Airport Conference Room located at 39 Airport Circle.