JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting March 2024 - Monday March 18th, 2024 @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 5 Minutes Late 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 5:32 PM, 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.

Approve the agenda as submitted.

By: Kelly Campbell Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes

Approval of the February 2024 Minutes.

By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Kelly Campbell

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

2 students from the Student Ambassador program came to listen-in on the meeting and offered their support if needed.

Prestige

Presented by Andrew Cilone of Prestige. There is 70 days Cash on Hand in the Operating account and 123 days Cash on Hand in the Ameriprise account for a total of 193 day, which is up from last month. About 33% of our budget is left which is normal for this time of year. We will end the year with some funds left at the end of the year.

FY25 Budget Update- informational

FY25 Retiree Salary Schedule for Approval

The new retiree salary schedule will save a significant amount of money.

In planning for the FY25 budget, we make a motion to approve the FY25 Retiree Salary Schedule option that freezes retired teachers on Step 30 (years).

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Clarissa Walker-Whaley

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Leadership Report

Presented by Leadership Dr. Tucker and Mrs. Lori Cowart.


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jh_VC8B4enkCYtXy-IC4WQeuz0JIz8te4FJJ7RPzGwE/edit?usp=drive_link




New Padding for Old Gym

BSN Quote For approval.

Approve the purchase of the new padding to update the old gym.

By: Josh Stokes 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/11RO3455Uh9WLcf4ViNdV6SsT9oWT-LBMp_0BsSMAp9w/edit?usp=drive_link

JICHS Track Resurfacing Change Order Update

The change order cost was reduced from $535,575.00 to $471,520.00. No curb on the track will save $60,000+.


The track is projected to be completed by May of 2024.

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn.


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jh_VC8B4enkCYtXy-IC4WQeuz0JIz8te4FJJ7RPzGwE/edit?usp=drive_link

School Leader Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn.



To move into Executive Session.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Clarissa Walker-Whaley

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Executive Session

  • Personnel- Principal Evaluation
  • Student A Expulsion Hearing
  • Student B Expulsion Hearing
  • Personnel Matter


To come out of executive session.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motions From Executive Session

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To expel student A.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

To expel student B.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:03 PM.

Motion to adjourn.

By: Clarissa Walker-Whaley Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.