To approve the March Minutes.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors Meeting April 2025 - Monday April 21st, 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 | 5 Minutes Late | 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 Laura Herring, Vice Chair, 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: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
No Public Comment this month.
Prestige
Prestige presented by Andrew Cilone:
JICHS Board Financials March 2025
- 156 Days of Cash on Hand
- Retainage for Hill Construction is down from $160k.
- We are waiting for the 135 Day count funds to come through.
- Accounts should have about 13% right now. Some accounts with the lowest balance will be sured up.
- Net income of $1,449,425.31
- Capital Items -$2,882,982.31
FY26 Budget
First reading. Presented by Prestige's Andrew Cilone:
CCSD Charter School Formula- FY 2026 Projected
The PPE (Per Pupil Allocation) is higher than expected at $10,959.93. This budget will have a $1.96M Surplus and includes the addition of the new 1.0 FTE Art position, bringing current Retirees back to their CCSD salary level, adds back CTE and English positions, while absorbing one PE position (of someone who will be retiring).
1.0 FTE Art Position
For approval.
There are currently 6 sections of unfilled sections with 160 students yet to select courses.
To approve the new Art Position for the FY 26.
By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Leadership Report
Presented by Leadership Chair, Lori Cowart and Leadership Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.
$50,000 Furniture Fixture & Equipment (FFE) Annual Budget
For Classroom and office maintenance. (i.e., replacing whiteboards with glassboards, replacing old or broken furniture, staff requests, etc.) For approval.
For approval for an FFE classroom and office maintenance line item.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
PAC Lighting
For approval.
Lowcountry Auido & Visual Quote
To approve the puchase of the PAC lighting.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Athletic Report
Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.
SCHSL New Transfer Rule
Informational.
- Eliminates paperwork grades 9-12
- The lottery seat must be open for the student to be accepted as a transfer.
- A bill currently being considered by the SC Legislature would abolish the SCHSL and allow it to manage itself internally.
Replace Wood Floor in PE Gym
For approval.
Royalwood Associates, Inc. Quote
Motion to replace the wood flooring in the PE Gym.
By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Laura Herring
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Stadium Field Turf Project
Informational
To pursue a proposal for a high-level land planning study on the school's real estate not to exceed $5,000.
By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
School Leader Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
To enter into Executive Session.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Executive Session
- Principal Evaluation
To come out of Executive Session.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM.
Motion to adjourn
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.