To approve the November Minutes.
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors Meeting December 2024 - Monday December 16th, 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 |
| Clarissa Walker-Whaley | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Laura Herring | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Kate Tucker-Ostergard | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Henry Meeuwse | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Cathy Woodall | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Nick Schumacher | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Kristen Mulholland | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Chair, Mrs. Walker Whaley. We 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.
Approve the agenda as submitted.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
No Public Comment this month.
Prestige
Andrew Cilone presenting JICHS monthly Financial Statement
JICHS 11.30.2024 Financial Report
-The November Reports will reflect a 1.5 million transfer from Ameriprise to General Operating in preparation to pay for current construction projects.
-During the Audit, Martin & Smith recommended that we move $100,000 of the ECF Grant from FY 2024 to FY 2023.
-We have 64 days of Cash on Hand, and $67,249 is our daily cash burn. The cash drop (1.5 million) is reflected on the graph.
Balance Sheet:
-Our balance sheet remains normal with about 33% left to spend in most accounts.
-We are still waiting for the January Per Pupil Allocation increase.
-Construction Projects were $1.57 million.
-Dr. Henry Meeuwse asked about line 6650 and what was on the policy regarding Liability. Does it cover our officers and security guards? (Mr. Thorn replied yes.) Does it cover our Board of Directors? The concern is that School Boards across the country are being sued and there is mild concern.
-Line item 6445 reflects the end of ESSER funds. We spent the last of our money on Technology and furniture, so the amounts in that account have fluctuated.
To receive the November Finance Report from Prestige.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
FY 24 Audit
For approval. Presented by Ken Martin from Martin-Smith. The audit reflects that Martin-Smith:
- Understand the systems and controls used by JICHS and the strong system in place is aided by Prestige.
- "Unmodified Opinion Report" (which means that JICHS did the best they could do.)
- The state requires schools to have an 8% fund balance, and Martin-Smith recommends 25-33%. JICHS Has a 48% fund balance which is remarkable.
To accept the FY 24 Audit from Martin-Smith.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Leadership Report
Presented by Leadership Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.
December 2024 Leadership Team Presentation
Ms. Kate Tucker-Ostergard, Secretary, asked how 9th- 11th grade students are adjusting to not being able to exempt their exams.
Ms. Cowart said that there wasn't a lot of push-back from students but that they would have some data after exams.
Annual Report
Accepted. Presented by Mrs. Carrie Holland, Associate Principal.
The Associate Principal reviewed each Charter Goal, the outcome, explanation of the outcome, and action for continuous improvement.
Goal #1 Show an annual increase in the percentage of graduates that are college and career-ready as defined by the state.
Goal #2: Show an annual increase in student participation in additional rigorous coursework through positive relationships, community-building activities, family engagement, and student support.
Goal #3 Show an annual decrease in the achievement gap for historically underachieving populations (SPED, ELL, socio-economically disadvantaged, and minority students).
To accept the Annual Report.
By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Board Committees
Finance Committee- Dr. Meeuwse, Mr. Schumacher
Principal Support and Evaluation- Ms. Walker-Whaley, Kristen Mulholland
Capital Projects- Mrs. Woodall, Mr. Schumacher
Community Engagement- Mrs. Herring, Ms. Walker-Whaley, and Ms. Kate Tucker-Ostergard
Policy JICJ Second Reading
For approval. Presented by Mrs. Carrie Holland.
Approve the Policy JICJ.
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) for Batting Cage Facility
Approved.
Approve the quote for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) for the Batting Cage Facility.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Batting Cage Turf Project Quote
Tabled.
Batting Cage Turf Project Quote
To table the discussion on the Batting Cage Turf Project Quote.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
Vote was 6 to 1 to agree to table the discussion.
New Playoff Pay Structure.
Retracted after an in-depth discussion of the proposed document.
Three significant factors were brought up:
- The new PPA number shared in early January affects the overall budget.
- I am waiting on the Certification of Occupancy on the new Batting Cage facility and the need for the old batting cages for January training/practice before being able to redo the turf.
- Needing an updated quote.
Athletic Report
Report given by AD, Jeremy Holland.
This included information about the Fall Semester students who signed for colleges. This is the largest group in JICHS history.
School Leader Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn.
To enter into Executive Session.
By: Laura Herring Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Executive Session
Personnel
To exit Executive Session.
By: Laura Herring Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
No action taken.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:42 PM.
Motion to adjourn
There was no notable discussion on the motion.