Motion to approve the April minutes.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors Meeting May 2025 - Monday May 19th, 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 | 120 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Clarissa Walker Whaley, chair at 5:30 PM, 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 renaming "Prestige" to "Financial Statement".
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
No public comment this month.
2025-26 Academic Calendar
For approval
Follow CCSD calendar without changes
To approve the 2025-26 Academic Calendar.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Summer SC Virtual at James Island Charter
Informational: Classes offered through Virtual SC for credit recovery or for getting ahead.
April Financial Statement
Andrew Cilone presenting JICHS April Financial Statement.
Prestige report:
- 69 Days Cash on Hand (not including Ameriprise or Operating cash accounts)
- Enrollment is at 1588 (125 day count)
- Most accounts are on-target and have between 14%-17% budget left for the year
- We are waiting for Transportation bills from CCSD
- $1.2 million- Loss from Construction
- $1.5- net income
FY 26 Budget Second Reading
For approval.
Approval of the FY 26 Budget.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Job Classification Change
Change job classification and contract length for Team Associate III (C43) 210-day contract to School Psychologist C45A 190-day contract approval.
Justification for Reclassification
To change the job classification and contract length for Team Associate III (C43) 210-day contract to School Psychologist C45A 190-day contract approval.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Laura Herring
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
CCSD WEIGHTED Pupil Unit Historical Trends FY11-FY26
Informational. Mr. Thorn created this document to show how the Weighted Pupil Unit has shifted for the last 15 annual fiscal budgets and the rationale for being conservative with annual spending to make up for years with budget shortfalls.
Science Classroom Addition proposal
For approval
To approve Leitner for the Science Classroom Addition project, and to proceed with the work with the understanding that more cost savings may be achieved.
By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Athletic Report
Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.
Many Spring sports have gone on to playoffs like Golf, Girls and Boys Soccer, and Baseball. (Both Soccer teams lost most recent playoff games and the first day of boys golf could have been better).
June 3rd is the Athletic Banquet: 6-7 PM is dinner in the Cafeteria and 7 pm is a one-hour Awards Ceremony where they recognize all of the athletes.
Athletic Field Lighting quote
Informational $516,282. plus permitting and electrical drawings.
-Several options were included to change practice field lighting to LED: (Change the entire pole/fixture with a 25-year warranty at $1.5 million, OR retrofit the existing light fixtures for $700k, but only have a 10-year warranty).
-The baseball field was flagged as being the priority field to replace lighting.
-AD Holland will give the Board of Directors two options: One for the entire project, and one for just the Baseball Field.
-A 3rd quote is still needed
To table the Athletic Field Lighting Quote discussion.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Athletic Field Renovations
For approval:$289,500.00
Scope of project:
-Redoing of Practice fields and middle of game field
-Removal of overgrown brush and trees and moving of discuss
-Sodding of areas cleared by above.
The entire project with the multiple vendors will cost $300k.
-Repair the FB Field, Band Field, Discus/Shotput, and Lacrosse Practice Fields (Crown fields, kill grass, laser leveling, and make fields safe).
-Benefit: Soccer would be able to return to practice at JICHS.
Quotes to complete the job:
To approve the Athletic field renovations.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Kate Tucker-Ostergard
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
School Leader Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
To enter into Executive Session.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Executive Session
- Student Expulsion Hearing A
- Student Expulsion Hearing B
- Principal Support and Evaluation
To exit Executive Session.
By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Laura Herring
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motions From Executive Session
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To uphold the recommendation from the Discipline Committee to expel Student A.
By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
To uphold the recommendation from the Discipline Committee to expel Student B.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Nick Schumacher
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned by Mrs. Clarissa Walker Whaley at 8:27 pm.
Motion to adjourn
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.