JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting October 2023 - Monday October 16th, 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
James Sullivan present member On Time At Adjournment
Clarissa Walker-Whaley present member On Time At Adjournment
Laura Herring present member On Time At Adjournment
Kristen Mulholland present member On Time At Adjournment
Kate Tucker-Ostergard present member On Time At Adjournment
Kelly Campbell present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to the order at 5:30 pm by outgoing JICHS Board Chair, Jeff Hays, beginning with the pledge of allegiance and prayer lead by outgoing JICHS Board Treasurer, Dr. Henry Meeuwse.

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.

Approve the Minutes

Approve the minutes from September 26, 2023.

Motion to approve the September 26, 2023 Special Called Board of Directors Meeting.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

No Public Comment.

Elect Board Officers for 2023-24

Positions: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer

To accept Mr. James Sullivan as the JICHS Board of Directors Chairperson.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kristen Mulholland

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

To accept Mr. Joshua Stokes as the JICHS Board of Directors Treasurer.

By: James Sullivan Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

To accept Ms. Kristen Mullholland as the JICHS Board of Directors Secretary.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

To accept Ms. Clarissa Walker Whaley as the JICHS Board of Directors Vice Chair.

By: James Sullivan Seconded by: Kelly Campbell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Prestige

Andrew Cilone presents the JICHS monthly Financial Statement.

  • 87 days of cash on hand. This is typical and shows that we're in a good financial position.
  • The percentage of money changes throughout the year. This allows us to make some adjustments.
  • Some additional information (Edward Jones investment accounts) came in after the original reports for the Finance Meeting.
  • Mr. Stokes explained to the investment accounts to new board members.



Swearing In of Discipline Review Committee Member

Gerald Mackey took the oath to serve on the DRC

Turf Training Pads for approval

Quote for $130,000.

Motion to approve the new Turf project.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Leadership Report

Leadership Report presented by Lori Cowart, Chair or Dr. Tanner Tucker, Vice Chair.


Leadership Report

Athletic Report

Athletic Report given by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.

  1. Thursday, Oct. 19 is the JICHS Hall of Fame at First Baptist Church will recognize 25 athletes from JICHS, FJHS, JIHS, and GMHS.
  2. Football- LBHS
  3. Playoffs for Volleyball, Cheerleading, Cross Country
  4. Swim just finished State- Ladies 5th place. Several top 3 wins.
  5. Daktroniks Score Board was used for the Homecoming Football game. It is easy to use and. Thank you to Mr. Nisoff for working with Daktronics and programming many of the graphics.
  6. Storm Drainage issues and planting trees to build structures for the current Athletic capital projects.

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

Principal's Report

Principal's Report shared by Mr. Timothy Thorn, Principal

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Swear In Newly Elected Board Members and Discipline Review Committee

Board of Directors

Kelly Campbell, Community Seat

Laura Herring, Parent Seat

Kristen Mulholland, Parent Seat

Kate Tucker-Ostergard, Parent Seat

Clarissa Walker-Whaley, Community Seat


Discipline Committee

Victoria Manigault, Parent