JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting May 2022 - Monday May 16th, 2022 @5:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Timothy Thorn present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Carson Stewart present member On Time At Adjournment
Maggie Bennett present member On Time At Adjournment
Henry Meeuwse present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Jeff Hays not present vice-chair
Andrea Quinn present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Cathy Woodall present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Berry Anderson present member On Time At Adjournment
Melanie Millar present chair On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:36 PM and began with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.

Approval of Agenda

So that there is 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 follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.

Approve the May 16, 2022 Agenda as submitted.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Maggie Bennett

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of April 18, 2022 Minutes

Approve the April 18, 2022 JICHS Board Meeting Minutes.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Carson Stewart

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

June Board Date and Time

Recommendation to move the Board date back to Monday, June 27, 2022.

Motion to move the June meeting to June 27, 2022.

By: Maggie Bennett Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

No public comment or digital comment left on the school website in May 2022.

Prestige

Presenting JICHS monthly Financial Statement.

2022-23 JICHS Academic Calendar For Approval

This calendar has been approved by Leadership Team and now awaits Board approval.

Motion to approve the proposed 2022-23 JICHS calendar.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

SC General Assembly Education Funding Update

Prestige presentation.


The funding formula will not be finalized by the SC Legislature until at least June 17, 2022.

Vape Detector Service and Maintenance Quote

Presented by AP, Carrie Holland and Head of Security, Jason Edwards.


The quote is for $31,329.45 for five years.

Motion to approve the funding for the Vape Detector System.

By: Maggie Bennett Seconded by: Carson Stewart

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

22-23 Salary Schedule Recommendation

  • Increase the JICHS teacher salary schedule by $2,000 for FY23
  • For all other employees, JICHS will follow the FY23 CCSD salary schedules.



Motion to approve the proposed 2022-23 Salary Step increase.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Carson Stewart

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Leadership Team Recommendation for Mental Services

From the May 3, 2022 Leadership Team Minutes:

"Motion (Ballard) to recommend to the Board that we maintain the current mental health model used at JICHS. (Motion approved; Favor, 15; Opposed, 1)

22-23 Budget

1st Reading for Approval

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn, written by Mr. Marty Monette.

JICHS Policy Manual Updates

Athletic Report

Presented by Athletic Director, Jeremy Holland.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KbCjh6IMaIq3MaAEaQPai2pH4JeHaeb7/view?usp=sharing

Executive Session

  • Legal Representation: JICHS Board will pay the reatiner for Dullanty (attorney). Everyone voted yes. Dr. Anderson abstained.
  • Personnel Matter for approval:
  • Approved a 7.5% increase from the CCSD salary step for Mr. Thorn for the Remainder of his Contract (Step 23-25) due to his additional roles as CEO and Educational Leader of JICHS.

Motion to enter Executive Session.

By: Maggie Bennett Seconded by: Carson Stewart

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to come out of Executive Session.

By: Maggie Bennett Seconded by: Carson Stewart

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:20 PM.

Motion to adjourn

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Maggie Bennett

There was no notable discussion on the motion.