Motion to improve the November 13, 2023 Minutes.
By: Clarissa Walker-Whaley Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors Meeting December 2023 - Monday December 11th, 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 | 10 Minutes Late | 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 order at 5:30 PM by JICHS Board Chair, James Sullivan, 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.
Approval of the November 13, 2023 Minutes
Approval Of The November 30, 2023 Special Called Meeting Minutes
For Approval
Motion to approve the November 30, 2023 Minutes.
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Kelly Campbell
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
There were no speakers today but 2 Student Ambassadors, G. Redman, and I. Johnson both introduced themselves and sat-in on the meeting.
Leadership Report
Presented by Mrs. Lori Cowart, Leadership Team Chair.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dShlLl7n2EejagYsyLTue4IsCmOeOo7nbBCZ_HGJ6Vo/edit?usp=sharing
Tuition Assistance Program Addition
Add National Board Certification fees up to $1,800 to the Tuition Assistance Program- For approval.
The cost of the National Board Certification fees came up and then a discussion about bringing up the entire Tuition Assistance up from $1,500 to $1,800 took place.
Motion to increase the Tuition Assistance Program to $1,800 for any type of graduate coursework and National Board Certification.
By: Kristen Mulholland Seconded by: Josh Stokes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Policy J- Instruction
Motion to table the Policy J-Instruction discussion.
By: James Sullivan Seconded by: Clarissa Walker-Whaley
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Charter Goal #1 Update
Current wording: "Show an annual increase in the percentage of graduates that are college and career-ready as defined by the state."
Change from college AND career-ready to college OR career-ready.
Motion to update the Charter Goal #1 wording from college AND career-ready to college OR career-ready.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Clarissa Walker-Whaley
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Annual Report
This folder of documents contains student testing data, an action plan, and an in-depth narrative on our Charter Goals. It will go to CCSD and get final approval from the SC Department of Education.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-i_vYvH5FcqrjB2M6OfojOkAJ0358l-u
Update on SCHSL and State Legislature
Informational. There is new proposed legislation that will seriously affect JICHS and other charter schools.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1htOPEkNvgCVpnD35RAv7_mxGGOsgK2fJ/view?usp=sharing
Athletic Report
Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-sFh1DdBdb7lbPhAxoEbMbuxTNB37k-XuAcyiIYDnI/edit?usp=sharing
Maintenance Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
School Leader Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VwdIgOetw0UTflo7rGaDkzLFEDwGf9tcUGJde08kNT4/edit?usp=drive_link
Motion to enter into Executive Session.
By: Clarissa Walker-Whaley Seconded by: Josh Stokes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Executive Session
- Student- Expulsion Hearing
Motion to leave Executive Session.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Clarissa Walker-Whaley
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motions From Executive Session
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Motion to expel Student A as recommended by the Discipline Review Committee.
By: Laura Herring Seconded by: James Sullivan
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion not to expel Student A and refer them to the Twilight Program for the remainder of the 23-24 school year.
By: Clarissa Walker-Whaley Seconded by: Josh Stokes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to expel Student A.
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Josh Stokes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:38 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Andrea Quinn Seconded by: Andrea Quinn
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Prestige
Presenting JICHS monthly Financial Statement.
This month's statement reflects the bonuses that went out in November. Because of this, there is a significant drop to the number of days of cash-on-hand in the General Operating accounts. The Edward Jones accounts are still stable.
Links to the November 2023 Financials & Acknowledgement Documents:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yhwVZDAAuEcnqSnCurOKQ9u3W7tXPD9T/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mPGJIM5Kz5hn4pmysTFByNc5NoObSnZs/view?usp=drive_link
Audit Report
There were no abnormalities or exceptions in our Audit by Martin - Smith & Company CPA. Clean audit assisted by Prestige and Ms. Chisolm.
This is a link to the Audit Report:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mPGJIM5Kz5hn4pmysTFByNc5NoObSnZs/view?usp=drive_link
A representative from Martin - Smith & Company CPA will be able to come to the January meeting and discuss the Audit more thoroughly.