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JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting September 2022 - Monday September 19th, 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 chair	On Time	At Adjournment
Andrea Quinn	present secretary	On Time	At Adjournment
Cathy Woodall	present chair	On Time	At Adjournment
Berry Anderson	present secretary	On Time	At Adjournment
Melanie Millar	present chair	On Time	At Adjournment
Josh Stokes	not present member
Cayton Keller	not present member
James Sullivan	not present member

Zoom Meeting Info

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Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Chair, Melanie Millar 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.

Motion:

Approve the September agenda as submitted.

By: Jeff Hays Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

Discussion:

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of August 2022 Minutes

Motion:

Approval of the August 2022 minutes.

By: Jeff Hays Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

Discussion:

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

There was no in-person or online Public Comment.

Financial Statement

Dr. Meeuwse lead the board through the August Financial Statement in place of Prestige representatives.

Leadership Report

Presented by Vice Leadership Chair, Andrea Quinn.

Click HERE for Leadership Report presentation.

Athletic Report

Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ik7Sq1Nv_ZxcU9QJf3z80tZGPKSz30QtMlv-HYx608g/edit?usp=sharing

GBEBB Policy Revision

Motion:

Table the discussion on the GBEBB Policy Revision.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Maggie Bennett

Discussion:

This motion was tabled due to language about teacher/coach-lead social media accounts and direct messaging between students and teachers.

Staff Attendance Incentives

For approval.

Motion:

Adopt the Student Attendance Incentives for Quarters 2-4 as a pilot to be revisited in the Summer of 2023 to include the $100 per quarterly gift card.

By: Jeff Hays Seconded by: Berry Anderson

Discussion:

Cathy Woodall- No

Maggie Bennett- Yes

Carson Stewart- Yes

Jeff Hays- Yes

Melanie Millar- Yes

Berry Anderson- Yes

Henry Meeuwse- Yes

Filming of Cheerwine Commercial at JICHS

For approval.

Motion:

To allow Cheerwine to film a commercial during a football game.

By: Berry Anderson Seconded by: Jeff Hays

Discussion:

Unanimous.

Motion:

To allow our attorney to negotiate incentives, release, indemnification, and hold harmless agreement with Cheerwine.

By: Berry Anderson Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

Discussion:

Vote was unanimous.

Clinic Furniture Quote

For approval- $25,515.59

Motion:

For approval.

By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Jeff Hays

Discussion:

Unanimous.

Purchase of two new activity buses

For approval. $340,000.Delivery is expected in Oct-Nov. The normal lead time is 9-12 months.

This is considered a capital improvement with regard to the annual budget.

Motion:

Motion to approve the purchase of 2 Thomas buses.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

Discussion:

Unanimous.

Purchase of an Evolv Tech system for athletic events

Removed from the agenda. AD Holland will use the old metal detectors at Athletic events.

Maintenance Report

https://drive.google.com/file/d/157-oXgUQvhtbKFEJJcSDlhVZd5LSe-Bb/view?usp=sharing

School Leader Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rnsfNDQkWJpfYVQrfdUqsMJ_-hjkXqDG987Luj2rWro/edit?usp=sharing

Executive Session

Executive Session- Student Appeal for consideration
Employee Contract Issue for consideration
Legal Update

Motion:

To go into Executive Session.

By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Jeff Hays

Discussion:

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion:

To come out of Executive Session.

By: Carson Stewart Seconded by: Maggie Bennett

Discussion:

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion:

The employee resignation is considered a breach of contract and will be reported to the SC Department of Education.

By: Jeff Hays Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

Discussion:

Unanimous.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:17 PM.

Motion:

Motion to adjourn

By: Carson Stewart Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

Discussion:

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Complete Cleaning 3-year Contract

For approval. 1 Year Contract Only.

Motion:

To accept the monthly proposal of $50,780.34 beginning October 1, 2022.

By: Berry Anderson Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

Discussion:

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion:

To find competitive bids beginning in February 2023 for the 2023-24 school year.

By: Jeff Hays Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

Discussion:

Unanimous.