JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting January 2023 - Tuesday January 17th, 2023 @5:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Timothy Thorn present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Henry Meeuwse present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Andrea Quinn present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Jeff Hays present chair On Time At Adjournment
Berry Anderson present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Cathy Woodall present chair On Time At Adjournment
Josh Stokes present member On Time At Adjournment
Cayton Keller present member On Time At Adjournment
James Sullivan present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

Chair Mr. Jeff Hays called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.

Approval of December 2022 Minutes

See Attached.

Motion to approve the December 2022 Minutes.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Josh Stokes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of January 2023 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 January agenda as submitted.

By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Cayton Keller

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

None at this time.

Prestige

Positive net income of 214 days of cash on hand. There is $2.9 million dollars left in ESSER funds.


The FY23 projected budget estimated a 45-day count of 1585 and a 3.5% increase in the per-pupil allocation. The 45-day count came in at 1,588, and the per-pupil allocation was at $9,529.21, closer to a 6% increase. These numbers increased the projected FY23 budget by $358.324.00.   

Athletic Capital Projects

For consideration.

To table the Athletic Capital projects discussion.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Cayton Keller

7-0 vote yes on the motion.

Atlantic South Construction Management Proposal

For consideration.


Mr. Sullivan will work with Mr. Thorn to create a subcommittee to help with construction matters.

Engage Atlantic South Construction Management to help guide JICHS through the RFP process on the current construction of the Batting Cages and Baseball Pressbox.

By: James Sullivan Seconded by: Josh Stokes

7-0 vote yes on the motion.

State Ethics Filing

Due by February 15, 2023. (Informational, 1 min.)

Leadership Report

Presented by Leadership Chair Tracy Lyles.

Athletic Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn. Note that the date of the Gymnasium Dedication is Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 6 PM.

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn.

School Leader Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn.


The Board would like to thank Mr. Drake for his service to JICHS, hard work, and professionalism. He will be missed.

Executive Session

  • Discipline Board expulsion hearing for consideration
  • Personnel Matter from SCDE
  • Personnel: Salary Studies for consideration

 

To go into Executive Session.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cayton Keller


Come out of Executive Session.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Josh Stokes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

To expel the student.

By: James Sullivan Seconded by: Cayton Keller

7-0 vote yes on the motion.

To move Employee A to a 220-day employee schedule.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

6-1 vote yes on the motion.

To increase Emplyee B's current Stipend by $4,500 as well as the Co-Assistant Athletic Director Stipend by $5,500. (For a total of $10,000).

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Cayton Keller

6-1 vote yes on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:19 PM.

Motion to adjourn.

By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

There was no notable discussion on the motion.