Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Clarissa W. Whaley, Board Chair, at 5:33 PM, beginning with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.

January Minutes

For approval.

1.27.2025 MINUTES Jichs Board Mtg.

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.

2.24.2025 Agenda

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting and will be allotted one minute. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

-Mr. Travis Rogers spoke about the success of the Baseball team and he complimented the baseball and athletic facility upgrades. He expressed his concern for the state of the current home and away team bleachers. (No aisles, no handrails). Finally, he mentioned adding gravel or mulch to the area where parents set up chairs to watch games.

Prestige

Andrew Cilone presenting JICHS monthly Financial Statement.

January Financial Statement

• About 45% remaining budget.
• There are 67 days of Cash on Hand with an additional 89 days Cash on Hand in the Ameriprise account.
• IDEA will show up in the February financials.
• We are working on shoring up items with less than 45%.
• The Early College line item needs to be re-worked.

-Mrs. Kate Tucker Ostergaard brought up how CCSD will pay us for the track installation, which was their responsibility. They already have a plan in place to 'trade' for an equivalent amount in repair/construction projects.

-Dr. Meeuwse brought up the possibility of the US Department of Education folding. JICHS receives about $350k in Federal funds, which could potentially be lost. We will need a plan going forward and begin speaking to State Legislatures about increasing funding to make up for the loss.

CCSD Budget and Salary Projections for FY 26

Informational

CCSD Draft Salary Projections

• CCSD began its work on salary projections much earlier this year. This will help us to present a draft of a budget with accurate salaries by March.
• New teachers will begin on Step 5 at $64,000.
• All other teachers will receive a $4,000 raise and a step.
• Mr. Thorn mentioned reinstating salaries for those teachers above 30 in order to retain them.

Leadership Report

Presented by Tracy Lyles, Science Chair.

February Leadership Team Report

All Leadership Team reports are now showcased on our website:

https://jichs.ccsdschools.com/about-us/leadership-monthly-reports

Athletic Report

Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.

February Atheltics Report

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

February Maintenance Report

School Leader Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn-

February Principal's Report

School Dashboards and Student Discipline Data

• 22.23 Data
• 23.24 Data

Executive Session

• Student Expulsion Hearing-

Motions From Executive Session

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:54 pm.