Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Board Chair, Mr. James Sullivan, beginning 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 December 2023 Minutes

For approval.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ldnn8BhNixGlvYrdkzJXiciJwp2SOgrf/view?usp=drive_link

Public Comment

• Three students from the Student Ambassador program came to observe the meeting and offered to share their insight with the group.

Prestige

Andrew Cillone presenting the JICHS monthly Financial Statement.

-We are at 52% of spending our current budget which is right where we need to be.

-CD Interest Revenue and Investment Gain is $145,000 which was $0 in FY22. This is very positive for our school.

-The first Daktroniks expense of $400k came out of the budget this year. In addition to staff raises, this Technology expense, and the new phone systems make our cash reserves look lower than normal

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jHXe0HrMaGvCQbD78dmZRMRRxLO12s/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r-GjMSfGzclPuxgOjcT5XV8UEGAlB-kZ/view?usp=drive_link

FY23 Audit Report Review

Mr. Martin from Martin-Smith & Company came to the meeting and gave the audit a very positive review on the 2023 Audit. He said that the reason why things are going so well is because of the controls that are in place at JICHS and Prestige are working very well. Ms. Chisolm and Mr. Cillone (Prestige) were singled out for their hard work and following up with any additional information needed.

Policy-J for approval

1st reading- Ms. Holland (Associate Principal), and Ms. Dullanty (JICHS Attorney) presented the 1st reading of the Policy J Students document and changes..

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oSQaZCpFg21e9LlL9OLS7jyM5oqKO-QToKkn9xpIXmU/edit?usp=sharing

Policy JH Student Absences and Excuses was discussed. Things like truancy, absences, excuses, and seat time.

Leadership Report

Presented by Vice Leadership Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.

• The Science Department has been writing grants.
• AVID College Visits
• CTE- Exams and certifications in Image Design and other difficult areas
• Piano Awards and 9 students SC Fine Arts Seal of Distinction; Piano Preview Concert on Feb. 6th before the SC Music Educator's Conference session.
• Band Performers for
• IB Diplomas were given to students who graduated last year.
• Big Beyond

Ms. Herring wanted information about the National Honors Society and their activities. Ms. Holland mentioned that the Leadership Report is curricular and doesn't cover clubs. Dr. Tucker took note and is going to help facilitate that clubs are represented in some kind of presentation.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jnVOZXG1Cj5hxgCFOZvqzOggUsqDn8igbWSEVzrJKGY/edit?usp=sharing

State Funding Formula Udpate- CCSD Per Pupil Allocation

 -The new funding model from the state has caused a 10% decrease in funding ($2 million dollars) to our General Operating account. Historically, this has only happened one other time since 2015.

-We expect things to increase by 4-5% for the next few school years, and we can recoup the loss caused by the formula if we use ESSER III funds to cover the losses and are conservative with our FY 25 budget.

ESSER III Spending Plan 1.22.2024 for approval

For approval.

• All Capital Projects were removed from the plan (Science Classrooms, Turf Pads, ROTC training pad).
• A technology line item has been added to help pay for the spring order of Chromebooks. Most of the changes in the ESSER III reflect incurred salary costs since the COVID-19 pandemic. (At-Risk counselor, Assistant Principal, Special Education paraprofessionals, Instructional Coach, etc.). 
• We have currently paid some money allocated money in the ESSER III plan for capital projects through Atlantic South and Clancy Wells. This will help in future Audits.

Revised FY24 Budget for approval

Looking at line items and programs where we can save some money and how ESSER III funds will help fund salaries and finish with a strong bottom line through 2024.

Update on Trojan Club's securing advertising dollars to pay for the Dakrontic video boards

Presented by Mr. James Sullivan. Ongoing conversations going on about the utilization of the Daktroniks board and ways the Trojan Club will secure advertising.

Executive Session

• Contractual issue
• Personnel Matters- budget and Principal Evaluation
• Legal- 
• Student Privacy- District 3 Attendance Appeal, Student Expulsion Hearing 

Motions From Executive Session

Baseball Press Box and Batting Project

Approval to continue funding project.

Science Classroom Addition Project

Decision to continue or stop this project and the Performing Arts classrooms at this time based on funding shortfall.

JICHS Appeals to SCHSL Realignment

The SCHSL realigned JICHS to AAAAA instead of AAAA due to new enrollment numbers across the state and legislated multipliers.

Both Coach J. Holland and Mr. Thorn have attended two appeals meetings with different sets of people deciding our placement.

The Board recommended to Coach Holland to have CCSD agree to consider describing our Attendance Zone instead of just Zone 3.

Athletic Report

No formal report tonight due to the SCHSL Realignment appeals.

The CCSD BoD is currently voting to approve the new gym's court to be named "The Stan Wilkins Court".

There was some discussion about the purchasing of plaques/trophies for the Foyer of the MK Athletic Center.

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

Attachments

• 1.22.2024 Maintenance Board Minutes (1).pdf

School Leader Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tgrtgeOpMTZQKm4sB3uOWltG-HppYEkJ9HNVNxVcVhs/edit?usp=drive_link

Attachments

• Principal Report 1.22.2024.pdf

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 pm