Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order, beginning with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.

Approval Of The Agenda As Submitted

So that there is an agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will stick to that agenda, and allow for the chair to usher the board through the agenda as specified.

Approval of Minutes from Feb 26, 2018

Public Forum

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. 

No community member or parent signed up.

KM Consulting

Presenting JISCH monthly Finacial Statement.

Leadership Report

Presented by Leadership Chair Sheli Ballard.

Athletic Report

Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

Principal’s Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

Principal’s Report 3/19/2018

2017-2018 Goal 1- Student Achievement: The average ACT composite score for third-year students will be 22 by 2020 as measured by school-wide testing administration (may need to amend). JICHS will meet or exceed district, and state averages on state-mandated assessments for the 2017-18 school year.

2017-2018 Goal 2- School Climate: Improve school climate by consistently communicating and reinforcing our behavioral expectations with students.

2017-2018 Goal 3 - Communication: To maintain an effective communication plan with all relevant stakeholders for the 2017-18 school year using a variety of media tools.

2017-2018 Goal 4- School Safety: Improve school safety by implementing recommendations from CCSD Department of Safety and Security and SLED during the 17-18 school year.

Academics/School Update of Events

●       March 13- Voter Registration Drive during lunches (Mrs. Crumpton).

●       March 14 Student Protest- the student protest went well. Approximately 700-800 students attended the protest in the senior courtyard.

-March 16-18 FBLA Conference

Congratulations to our JICHS Chapter for competing at the SC FBLA State Conference. The following will advance to compete at Nationals in Baltimore, MD in June.

First Place

Amera Roper, Nyashia Daniels, Grace

Barbour and Alaysha Heyward - Parli Pro

Megan Sanders and Danielle Wright - Business Financial Plan

Second Place

Amelia White - Management Decision Making

Janai Whaley - Emerging Business Issues

Third Place

Ashley Manigault - Advertising

Fourth Place

Maya Lucas, Brielle Roper and Brianna Roper - Intro to Business Presentation

-March 15- The Annual Dodgeball Tournament. The event raised xx, which was donated to xx charity.

-March 19 - JI Reads Author visit-Jason Reynolds.

-Student Assembly on March 22 at 10:40 am in the PAC.  Wake Up Carolina 1-hour assembly on opioid addiction. Seniors will attend the assembly in PAC. The assembly will be simultaneously broadcasted in all advisories. Parents and community are welcome.

About Wake Up Carolina

We are a movement of South Carolinians who have joined our efforts to fight substance abuse, the terrible scourge that is ravaging our cities and destroying our families. We have witnessed too many senseless deaths, crimes, and overdoses of our children and neighbors. We know that the problem is only getting started and will become worse if we don’t take action. We are a movement resolved to end substance abuse in our communities, and we are growing in numbers.

This group presented last year at the CCSD Principal’s February meeting.

Jason Sandoval, DEA Agent

https://wakeupcarolina.org/

●       March 22- Talent Show at 6 pm in the PAC hosted by the Drama Club. All proceeds will be donated to charity.  

Charter Application Update

●       On February 26, 2018, the  Charleston County Board of Trustees voted 9-0 to approve to approve the JICHS Charter Application. CCSD is currently drafting a contract for our next charter.

Staff Professional Development- Spann

2/28- Literacy PD

-From Marvel to Mannequin challenge- how to use pop culture to revitalize the classroom (literacy strategies) Enfinger - Rm 235

-Using diverse books to reach all students (mirrors, windows, and doors) - Ball & Barksdale - Media Center -Strategies and books that could be used in non-science courses to help with reading and vocabulary that science students need to know. - Lyles - Rm 304

-An informative session on analyzing Lexile and Quantile scores to set goals and guide instruction - Ballard, Barbee, Johnson, Scruggs - Rm 214

- Using literature to teach social studies content - Howard - Rm 210

3/28 Curriculum Mapping Next Steps- Analyzing assessment data in PLC’s.

Technology- Matt Gilbert

• Xerox copier access is being confirmed and updated for all instructional staff.
• Online ACT assessment went way more smoothly this year than last.
• 4 new Promethean boards are installed and 4 teachers are happy
• The Technology team is currently developing a five year plan.

Testing- Mrs. Spann and Mr. Neloms

●    On March 7, 2018, over 1,200 tests were given - 11th-grade students will took the ACT (276) or the SAT (76). 9th and 10th-grade students took Pre-ACT.

●    Career Assessment- WIN Test Date April 17-18, all third-year students.  

Enrollment Update 2018-19

●       Capacity is 1,600 students

●       District 3 8th Grade Students- 279

School Choice Application

●       267 Applications, 174 First Choice Applications, 121 seats for open enrollment students (104 9th grade students).

●       March 16, 2018- Notification of acceptance

●       March 18-28, 2018- Parent confirm acceptance

●       By May 1, 2018-  Residency address confirmations must be received.

Once we receive parent acceptances, we will work through our waitlist to fill any remaining seats.

We are working with Camp Road Middle School to get rising 9th grades to complete the enrollment process for next  year.

Human Resources

●       Two math teachers have been hired for next year. We still have one more math position to fill. Current          openings are: 1 FACS, 1 Math, 1 SPED , 1 PE, and 1SCS.

Construction Update-

●       A new CTE expansion wing and competition gym are expected to be completed by 2022.

●       Going forward, CCSD will be paying to maintain the stadium. There are plans to install handle railings. The stadium will be placed on the next bond referendum to replace the existing grandstands and the attached building. This will not occur for at least five years.

School Safety Update

●       Safety Drills Conducted

March 5- tornado drill

March 16- fire drill

Note: A Code Red is currently being planned.

●       We are receiving fencing and gate options quotes to secure the front of our campus. The goal is secure the front of campus for both vehicles and pedestrians during the school day.

●       Random Searches

Type of Search Dates Results

AM Wanding - 2/26, 3/6, 3/13 No weapons. 1 student with paraphernalia, 1 student with prescription and over the counter pills.   

Classroom - 3/8 No weapons or drugs were found

●       Marty Monette and I have researched installing and staffing metal detectors. The desired metal detectors cost approximately $3,300 (40% discount for schools). The real cost is in staffing each device. According to CCSD, Horry County is the only district they know of that uses metals detectors every day in their secondary schools. They do not search every student every day. According to the Principal St. James High School (1,650 students), they randomly search students every day. The random selection changes each day. On occasion, they will search every student.

●       Site Visit to St. James High School on 3/15/18- Thorn, C. Holland, M. Monette.  

●       Garrett Metal Detectors- safety assessment and proposal. They recommend 3 to 5 members per metal detector.

●       New Position- Safety Officer (Classified Administrator)

A dedicated to position for school safety. This would be an armed, ex-police officer that would be in charge of campus safety and security. This person would take over all aspects of school safety: training of staff and students, infrastructure needs, revision of all safety procedures and protocols, and supervision. This position exists at Charleston Charter School for Math and Science.

Calendar of Events

4/9 Finance Committee Meeting

4/10 DUI Rodeo- MUSC

4/12 Principal’s Cabinet 3:30 pm

4/14 Prom at the Charleston Marriott

4/16 Board of Directors Meeting

4/17-4/18 WIN Test Date

5/17 Renaissance Picnic

5/18 Senior Picnic

6/2/18 Graduation at 6:30 pm North Charleston Coliseum

Pricing Quotes

• Garrett 
  
• Gym Floor Cover
• Fencing 

Executive Session

• Charter Board (walk through with Mrs. Doane)
  
• Principal Evaluation
• Garrett Quote
• Fence Contract
• Gym Floor Cover quote
• Payroll choices (CCSD, KM or Escalante)

Motions From Executive Session

Next Board Meeting April 16, 2018

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:59 pm