Approval of Minutes.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors Meeting September 2023 - Monday September 18th, 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 | not present member | ||
| James Sullivan | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Clarissa Walker-Whaley | not present member | ||
| Laura Herring | not present member | ||
| Kristen Mulholland | not present member | ||
| Kate Tucker-Ostergard | not present member | ||
| Kelly Campbell | not present member |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to the order by Mr. Hays at 7:32 pm and began with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.
Approval of Minutes
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 agenda as submitted.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
No public comments this month.
Honor outgoing members of Discipline Committee and Board of Directors
Thank you to our Discipline Board and JICHS Board of Directors, who have faithfully served their terms with integrity and dedication.
Tanya Ancrum, JICHS Discipline Board
Laura Herring, JICHS Discipline Board
Michael Ladd, JICHS Discipline Board
Dr. Berry Andersen, JICHS Board of Directors, Member at Large
Dr. Henry Meeuwse, JICHS Board of Directors, Treasurer
Cathy Woodall, JICHS Board of Directors, Secretary
Jeff Hays, JICHS Board of Directers, Chair
Prestige
Presenting JICHS monthly Financial Statement.
All is looking as it should for this point of the year.
The Power/Utility Building was $42,000 for August, which would require an increase in that total annual budget if bills remain high. This may be attributed to summer programs that used the new CTE building and PAC over the summer. Propped doors and allowed air out causing HVAC systems to work harder and waste a tremendous amount of energy.
Leadership Report
Presented by Leadership Chair, Lori Cowart and Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.
Feedback was asked about the new cell phone policy and the pass system:
- The quality of learning in the classroom has improved significantly. Students seem to be compliant and getting on board.
- School Pass is still in "Test Mode" and has improved in the last week. We should go live soon. The reasons for the delays are because School Pass is tied to PowerSchool.
Policy GBI Update
Informational- In consultation with school counsel, it was determined that the current policy GBI prohibits such activity in accordance with the stated stance that “the board opposes those actions that transform the schools [sic] into arenas for political activity, including advocating any political party or issue or any candidate for public office.”
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZXgX_472U83q3Htf_Q4KCAGawNM01f-uhYl_z3aBWGA/edit
JICHS Board of Directors Bylaws Updates
Informational
-Freedom of Information Act required updates by our attorney
-Updates approved in January of 2021 (Split Fine Arts department split to Visual and Performing Arts, Board Regulations etc.)
-Updates approved in June 2013 (DRC Quorum, and 50% + 1 LT Votes)
Please look at the comments and amending. We will discuss this at the Tuesday, September 26th Special Called Meeting.
$5,000 one time bonus to teachers (qualified staff as defined by CCSD) using ESSEER III funds for approval
For approval.
To amend the ESSER III plan, and to submit it to the CCSD for review. The Esser III amended plan will provide funds to provide a one-time bonus of $5,000 for those paid on a teacher's pay scale, thus matching the action of the CCSD.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Josh Stokes
Unanimous.
Hill Construction proposal for Baseball Pressbox and Batting Cage
For approval
Motion to accept the Hill Construction approximately $2.2 million dollar proposal.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Josh Stokes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Hill Construction proposal for 2 Science Classrooms
For approval
Motion to approve the Hill Construction proposal and use approximately $900,000 of remaining ESSER funds to be supplemented by JICHS General Operating funds to complete the project.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Cheerleading Budget and Training Request
Motion to approve the proposed Cheerleading budget training request.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Update on practice field project with SprinTurf
Informational. No progress has been made since June 2023. Our attorney is getting involved. JICHS has already paid them $100,000 towards the contract.
Athletic Report
Presented by Principal, Mr. Thorn.
JICHS Athletic Island Hall of Fame will have their inaugural induction on October 19th in the Cafeteria and PAC. These 25 (living/deceased) inductees are drawn from Gresham Meggett HS, James Island HS, Fort Johnson HS, and James Island Charter HS.
The Athletic and Trojan Club will pay for this event.
Maintenance Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
Executive Session
Student #1 Expulsion Hearing Student #2 Expulsion Hearing
Motion to come out of Executive Session.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Josh Stokes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to uphold the expulsion of Student #1.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: James Sullivan
Unanimous vote in favor of expulsion.
Motion to uphold the expulsion of Student #2.
By: Berry Anderson Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
Unanimous vote Yes in favor of expulsion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.