JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting November 2023 - Monday November 13th, 2023 @5:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Timothy Thorn present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment
Andrea Quinn present secretary 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 Mr. James Sullivan, JICHS Board Chair 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.

The agenda is approved as submitted.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Clarissa Walker-Whaley

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of October Minutes

Motion to approve

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard

There was no notable discussion on the motion

Public Comment

Three students from the Student Ambassador organization came to speak about what they do to represent the school. The board had questions about what they say during school tours. Dr. Tucker is the liaison for this group.

Prestige

Andrew Cilone presenting the JICHS monthly Financial Statement.

  • General Operating and Student Activity Accounts have 84 days of cash on hand
  • The investment account (EJ) has 131 days of cash on hand
  • Decrease in the investment money has to do with moving our money from First Citizen's to Edward Jones.
  • Although our report is currently showing a $120k loss, we should end the year with close to a $1.3 million surplus.

Leadership Team Report

Presented by Leadership Chair, Mrs. Lori Cowart and Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.


Questions about the current IB Program enrollment, what AVID is, and different activities were discussed.


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dShlLl7n2EejagYsyLTue4IsCmOeOo7nbBCZ_HGJ6Vo/edit#slide=id.g27592eb77fb_0_0

ESSER III Plan Revision

For approval. (Athletic training pads, ROTC Drill pad, and teacher bonus)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J5AZoa9sXvteJCrxZ2COtAjtMz0WAt11pgybDm_HE/edit?usp=drive_link


The $5,000 teacher bonus will go out this Friday, 11/17/2023.

Motion to approve shifting the Athletic training pads, ROTC Drill pad, and the teacher bonus onto the revised ESSER III plan.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kristen Mulholland

There was no notable discussion on the motion

Secretary III 240-day Position

For approval- Financial Analyst Support, Secretarial work, Shipping and Receiving

Motion to increase the current 190 Secretary position to a 240-Day Position.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Performing Arts Expansion

For approval to obtain a Letter of Agreement with Clancy Wells to refine the concept. 

Motion to get a letter of agreement from Clancy & Wells to move forward with the drafting of plans for the Performing Arts Expansion.

By: Clarissa Walker-Whaley Seconded by: Kelly Campbell

There was no notable discussion on the motion. 

Athletic Report

Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-sFh1DdBdb7lbPhAxoEbMbuxTNB37k-XuAcyiIYDnI/edit?usp=drive_link


The CCSD Board is holding up several projects like the track and the baseball press box. The side effect of the delay is colder temperatures which will cause a delay in construction that will impact track pre-season and in-season training.

Low student attendance at playoff games was discussed. The price of tickets and incentivizing attendance were mentioned and student input was given.

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

School Leader Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn


The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:57 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Clarissa Walker-Whaley

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Student Data Review

Presented by Mr. Thorn