Motion was made to approve the agenda as submitted.
By: Justin Price Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors Meeting 2025 - Monday December 15th, 2025 @5:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Thorn | present ex-officio | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Anne Wright | present Parliamentarian | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Christina McCoy | not present Parliamentarian | ||
| Jeff Hayes | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Nick Schumacher | not present vice-chair | ||
| Henry Meeuwse | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Victoria Manigault | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mandy Myers | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Cathy Woodall | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Justin Price | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome and Call to Order
The meeting was called to order 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.
Approval of Minutes From the November Meeting
Motion made to approve the November 17th meeting Minutes as submitted.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Victoria Manigault
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
There were no public comments at this meeting.
Leadership Report
Presented by Leadership Chair Lori Cowart and Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.
Leadership highlighted various departmental achievements, including a 93% success rate in Ms. Fissel’s finance class and Adobe certification earned by Ms. Miley’s students. Cross-curricular collaborations were noted, particularly between the world languages and culinary departments. Updates from the performing arts were also shared, emphasizing positive student engagement and performances. Collectively, these highlights illustrated a productive semester focused on student accomplishments and interdisciplinary learning.
Financial Report for Approval - Prestige
Hannah Crowder presented the monthly Financial Statement for November.
- 45 Days Cash on Hand
- 79 Days Cash on Hand in the Ameriprise Account
- $72,546 Daily Burn
Annual Report for Approval
Presented by Mr. Thorn
Motion to approve Annual Report.
By: Justin Price Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
FY25 AUDIT FOR APPROVAL
Ken Martin from Martin Smith & Company CPAs reported that the audit results were positive, with no findings. The process went smoothly, and a strong system is in place and functioning effectively.
Motion made to approve the FY25 Audit.
By: Justin Price Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
BASEBALL HOMEPLATE AND SIDELINES TURF PROJECT - INFORMATIONAL (PRIVATE DONATION OF $46,000)
Presented by Jeremy Holland
BASEBALL LIGHTING PROJECT FOR APPROVAL
Jeremy Holland emphasized the necessity of upgrading the baseball field lighting to meet standards, citing issues with dark spots and the inefficiency of current lights. The proposed project includes a cost of $243,385.
Motion made to approve Baseball Lighting Project.
By: Justin Price Seconded by: Cathy Woodall
The new lighting will be installed before the baseball season begins.
ATHLETIC REPORT
Presented by Jeremy Holland, Athletic Director
Jeremy Holland shared that seven student-athletes have signed with colleges. He indicated that additional signings are expected to occur in the coming days.
BOARD SUBCOMMITTEES - TWO OBJECTIVES FOR 2026
The Board Subcommittees shared their goals. Mr. Hays requested that each committee come prepared with action plans for the next meeting.
Maintenance Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
School Leader Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
Motion to go into Executive Session (Legal Advise)
Motion to enter into Executive Session presented at 6:16 pm.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion from Executive Session
Motion to exit from Executive Session 6:41 pm.
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:42 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.