JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting September 2025 - Monday September 15th, 2025 @5:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Timothy Thorn present ex-officio 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 Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Cathy Woodall present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Nick Schumacher present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Kristen Mulholland present member On Time At Adjournment
Anne Wright present Parliamentarian On Time At Adjournment
Christina McCoy not present Parliamentarian
Jeff Hayes not present chair
Victoria Manigault not present member
Mandy Myers not present member
Justin Price not present member

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion made to approve the August 18th meeting Minutes as submitted.

By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Public Comment

There were no public comments at this meeting.

RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Thorn expressed his gratitude and presented plaques to the departing boardmembers, Mrs. Clarissa Walker-Whaley, Mrs. Laura Herring, Mrs. Kristen Mulholland and Mrs. Kate Tucker-Ostergard as a token of appreciation for their service.

Financial Report for Approval

Andrew Cilone presented monthly Financial Statement for August.

  • 63 Days Cash on Hand
  • 92 Days Cash on Hand in the Ameriprise Account
  • $65,900 Daily Burn
  • The total net income, including capital items, is slightly negative due to ongoing construction projects.
  • Operating net income is expected to remain positive for the year.
  • Funded for the first 6 months based off of 1588 which will change at the 45 day count.

Motion made to approve the Financial Report as presented.

By: Laura Herring Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Leadership Report

Presented by Leadership Chair Lori Cowart and Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.




Renaming JICHS Library to Melanie Crumpton Library

Motion made to rename the JICHS Library to Melanie Crumpton Library.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Cathy Woodall

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Naming Dr. Nancy Gregory Hall

Motion made to name the Guidance Hall the Dr. Nancy Gregory Hall.

By: Laura Herring Seconded by: Nick Schumacher

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

J. Evans Curb Stop Quote

Presented by Mr. Thorn.

Motion made to approve J. Evans Curb Stop Quote.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Nick Schumacher

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Additional Funds for IB/AP Budget

Presented by Carrie Holland

Motion made to add $35,000 to IB/AP Budget.

By: Laura Herring Seconded by: Nick Schumacher

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

John Deere Gator Quote for Maintenance

Presented by Mr. Thorn.

Motion to approve the purchase of a John Deere Gator for the Maintenance Department.

By: Kate Tucker-Ostergard Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Athletic Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn


Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

School Leader Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

Executive Session

Motion to enter into Executive Session presented at 6:48 pm.

Motion to enter into Executive Session.

By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Laura Herring

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to exit from Exectuive Session 7:09 pm.

Motion to exit from Executive Session.

By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Nick Schumacher

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 pm.

Motion to adjourn

By: Kristen Mulholland Seconded by: Nick Schumacher

There was no notable discussion on the motion.