To approve the February Minutes.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors Meeting March 2025 - Monday March 17th, 2025 @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 Ms. Clarissa Walker-Whaley, JICHS Board of Directors Chair, beginning with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.
Approval of the February Minutes
For Approval.
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: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
No Public Comment at this meeting.
Prestige
Andrew Cilone presenting JICHS monthly Financial Statement.
- 66 Days of Cash on Hand with an additional 88 days of Cash on Hand in the Ameriprise accounts.
- December was the lowest point for Cash as predicted and that has improved ever since.
- IDEA funding fame through on March 4th ($237,000)
- Retainage Payable (For Projects and Construction) is $163,888.33
FY26 Preliminary Budget
Informational. This budget includes updated salaries based on the preliminary salary schedules provided by CCSD and a 5% increase in the non-weighted pupil funding.
- JICHS FY2026 Budget will have a $1,000,000 surplus
- Mr. Thorn recommends un-freezing the (11) Retired teachers' salaries back to CCSD rates for retention. That would make our surplus $900,000.
Science Classrooms Addition
The quote was originally for approval. After meeting with the builder and receiving their initial quote, the Construction Subcommittee had several issues with the high prices for the project. Specifically, Mr. Schumacher was concerned about the roofing options and the HVAC systems costs. Mr. Schumacher and Mrs. Woodall were going to do some further investigation and meet with the builder.
Table the Science Classroom Addition project pending the receipt of clarification information from Hill Construction and additional market opinion on the RFP.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Laura Herring
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Leadership Report
Presented by Leadership Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.
Athletic Drive Curb Quotes
For approval. $114,990. This will provide significant additional parking for students, staff, and attendees of athletic events.
To approve the quote created by Josh Evans, LLC for $119.990 for their services on the Athletic Drive Curb.
By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Daktronic's Score Board
- Current Board Member and President of the Trojan Club, Mr. Nick Schumacher did not know of agreement between the JICHS Board of Directors and Trojan Club.
- 2024-25 advertising proceeds went back to teams and students instead of the agreed upon 60% to Trojan Club and 40% JICHS split (voted on at the August 15, 2023 JICHS Board of Directors meeting).
- According to Schumacher, the purpose of giving advertising proceeds to teams and students was to remedy skepticism from coaches about using the Daktronics Board advertising for fundraising.
- Dr. Meeuwse was the Treasurer of the JICHS Board of Directors in 2023 and he reiterated that as the board changes, and the Trojan Club's officers cyle on and of their board that this could be a problem. He believes it not to be a Board problem, but a Principal/Athletic Director issue. The Daktroniks board could be seen as a Capital Improvement and has been a huge expense.
- This will be discussed at the next Cinance Meeting. Dr. Meeuwse and AD Holland will work on finding a solution.
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For discussion-
8.15.2023 Minutes JICHS Board Meeting (reference)
"For discussion- Jeff Hays, Chair, and Jeremy Holland, Athletic Director.
Preliminary discussion regarding the new Daktroniks scoreboard.
Items discussed:
- Trojan Club (501c3) wants to be in charge of advertisement and wants to split profits between JICHS. 60% to TC and a 40% JICHS split was suggested
- If the Trojan Club ever dissolved, the Daktroniks Boards profits would be run through the Athletics Club.
- Currently, the Ahletics Department pays for rewards, print media, state title rings for multiple teams to alleviate the financial burden on the Athletic Department.
- Timing: Daktroniks Boards will not be delivered until October missing most Fall Sports. Might be set up by playoffs. Roll out
- Advertisement packages beginning in September-Nov."
9.26.2023 Special Called Meeting Approval of the split of 60% to TC and 40% to JICHS.
Athletic Report
It is early in the Spring sports season. Invitationals are going on in several sports (Baseball, Soccer).
There are meetings about SC High School League Transfers within the state.
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Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.
School Leader Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
To enter into Executive Session.
By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
Executive Session
Legal Update.
To come out of Executive Session.
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
To come out of Executive Session.
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:57 pm.
Motion to adjourn
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.