JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting June 2022 - Monday June 27th, 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 present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
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 not present chair

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting will be called to the order by Jeff Hays, Vice-Chair at 5:29 PM.

We would like to note the recent passing of Dorothy "Dot" Ariail, former Ft. Johnson High School Art Teacher. Most notably, her art students received more scholarship funds than the entire athletic department, an enduring testament to her love of art and all the art students she taught along the way. She was the namesake of the Dot Ariail Art Award which was awarded to talented art students at the local high school for a number of years. We would like to recognize Ms. Ariail and her family during our momment of silence tonight.


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.

Motion to approve the agenda.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of 5.16.22 Minutes

Motion to approve the May 2022 Minutes for the JICHS Board meeting.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Carson Stewart

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

No Public Comment for this meeting online or in-person.


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 one minute. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

Financial Statement

  • Prestige JICHS monthly Financial Statement.
  • There is some funding left for FY 22 because of items not billed for this year, particularly in the designated Transportation account.

Athletic Budget 22-23

Motion to adopt the 2022-23 Athletic Budget presented.

By: Berry Anderson Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

The need for a slight increase of $3,000 for the Athletic Department Budget is due to the addition of more teams like Mens/Womens Lacrosse, Mens Volleyball, a few more sports and extra curricular activities. There is talk of revisiting the option of having an Athletic Booster Club again if there are a healthy amount of participants/volunteers. 

Roll Call vote:
Maggie Bennett- Yes
Barry Anderson- Yes
Henry Meeuwse- Yes
Jeff Hays- Yes
Cathy Woodall- Yes
Carson Stewart- Yes


FY 23 Budget

Second Reading. For approval.


Motion to adopt the FY 23 Budget as presented.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Berry Anderson

The recently adopted SC State Legislation funding model follows the Senate model which is advantageous to JICHS for FY 23 despite a growing campus.

Roll Call vote:
Maggie Bennett- Yes
Barry Anderson- Yes
Henry Meeuwse- Yes
Jeff Hays- Yes
Cathy Woodall- Yes
Carson Stewart- Yes

School Leader Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iua_csc17n87Zk-AeUL1y4Tgybqf0qsDRAXykZmBrSI/edit?usp=sharing


The August 2022 Board Meeting was moved to Monday, August 8, 2022 at 5 PM so as not to interfere with Freshman Orientation Night on the originally scheduled board meeting on 8/15/22.

Blue Eyes Entertainment

Documentary "Senior Year" approval for JICHS to participate in the project.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zRXMvAn4AzuO5MnJDs45MmPEEebHYaju/view?usp=sharing


Motion to table making a decision about Blue Eyes Entertainment until Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 4 PM.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Jeff Hays

We would like to read closer and investigate further before allowing this company on campus to make a documentary.

JICHS Policy J- Student

For Approval

Motion to table making a decision on the JICHS Policy J- Student until the August 8 JICHS Board Meeting.

By: Berry Anderson Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

Executive Session

  • Legal Advice

Motion to go into Executive Session.

By: Cathy Woodall 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

No items required any additional action at this time. 

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

By: Maggie Bennett Seconded by: Carson Stewart

Motion to Adjourn at 7:09 PM .