The agenda was amended to include an Executive Session after the Public Comment for a Student Appeal.
By: James Sullivan Seconded by: Josh Stokes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors Meeting May 2024 - Monday May 20th, 2024 @5:00 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 PM by the 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 April Minutes
To approve the April Minutes.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Clarissa Walker-Whaley
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
No Public Comment for May.
Executive Session I
-District 3 Student Attendance Appeal
To leave Executive Session I.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kelly Campbell
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motions From Executive Session I
Motion to uphold the school's decision to have the student return to their home attendance zone.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Prestige
Andrew Cilone presenting JICHS monthly Financial Statement. The 135 Day count has come in and some items were adjusted. We are still projected to have a comfortable surplus for FY 24.
First Reading of FY 2025 Budget
The first reading of the FY 2025 Budget was presented. JICHS will match the proposed $7,500 raise for all teachers. There is a raise for administrators. Despite those raises, Mr. Thorn has looked at many factors like the number of teachers not returning and absorbing those positions to save money, and looking at other places where money can be saved. Even with restraints, this budget also includes a new Technology position that will serve the entire school full-time. There should still be a comfortable surplus in the budget just in case of any other possible changes that may come from CCSD.
Mr. Stokes wanted to applaud Mr. Thorn and Andrew Cilone for their hard work on the fluctuating budget since January. They have dealt with a handful of different plans as CCSD has come back with new Per Pupil Allocation given to them by the state and have made a solid FY 2025 Budget.
Leadership Report
Presented by Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.
2024-25 Academic Calendar
For approval.
November 14, 2024, and January 30, 2025, are 1.5-hour delayed start days. This time will be used only be for Professional Learning Communities and/or department meetings.
Motion to approve the 2024-25 Academic Calendar.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Attachments
ESSER II Audit
SCDE rejected the use of ESSER II funds for the EvolvTech system. Sincethe ESSER II plan closed out in September 2023, JICHS must refund $122,365.16 to the SCDE.
ESSER III Plan Revision
We amended our ESSER III plan to pay for chrome books and flat panels instead of the EvolveTech equipment so we don’t have the same issue under ESSER II, when will be audited in the future.
After this final revision, JICHS should be done with both ESSER II and III.
Motion to approve the revised ESSER II and III plans.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Triton Vape Detectors Quote
For approval.
Add one more smart sensor for We Care. Total is $32,989.
To approve the purchase of the Triton Vape system.
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Josh Stokes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Attachments
Athletic Report
Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.
Attachments
Maintenance Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn. Among other things, Maintenance completed more than 74 work orders in April.
Attachments
School Leader Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
Motion to move into Executive Session.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kristen Mulholland
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Attachments
Executive Session II
- Parent Grievance
- Personnel Matter
- Principal Evaluation
Motions out of Executive Session II
To approve the first reading of the 2024-25 Budget.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
To deny the grievance based on a lack of standing, no relief which can be granted, and that no discriminatory actions in the handling of the incident and grievance were found.
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:46 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.