Approve the agenda as submitted
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 February 2026 - Tuesday February 17th, 2026 @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 | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| 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 will be 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 Jan 20, 2026
Approve the minutes as submitted
By: Cathy Woodall Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Public Comment
Two 11th-grade IB students, Hayden Groeschel (Year One IB Contender) and Jackson Cowart (IB Global Pathways), spoke during Public Comment regarding their recent IB field trip to volunteer with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SC DNR). They shared their experiences participating in marsh grass planting and oyster reef cleanup and described the service opportunity as both educational and rewarding. The students also expressed their interest in promoting the IB program and encouraging greater student involvement.
Culinary Arts Visit
The Board was invited to visit the Culinary Arts Lab, where Chef Shepherd’s Culinary II class, with assistance from students in the Culinary I class, prepared and served a meal. Culinary II students Stephen “Tripp” Mizzell and Makenzie Mahan served the Board. The menu included shrimp étouffée, greens, Moroccan carrot salad, and fresh apple crisp.
Both Tripp and Makenzie responded to questions from Board members with enthusiasm and professionalism, expressing appreciation for the knowledge and skills they have gained through the program. Chef Shepherd also presented a slideshow highlighting classroom activities, including visits from local chefs and field trips that provided students with additional hands-on learning opportunities.
Financial Report for Approval
Hannah Crowder presented the JICHS monthly Financial Statement for January.
- 114 Days Cash on Hand in the Operating and Ameriprise Accounts
- Enrollment is 1596
Leadership Report
Presented by Leadership Chair Lori Cowart and Vice Chair, Dr. Tanner Tucker.
Athletic Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn.
JICHS Semester 2 90-Day Plan
Presented by Mr. Thorn.
Maintenance Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn.
School Leader Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn.
Board Subcommitte Reports
- Finance - Nothing
- Capital Projects - Mr. Thorn met with CCSD regarding interviews to select a firm, they plan to interview 3 firms. They are hoping to breakground in 2027 after Football Season.
- Principal Evaluation and Support - Nothing
- Community Engagement - Committee is working on two projects (Brick Project and Golf Scramble) with more information to come.
Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:18 PM
Motion to adjourn
By: Jeff Hayes
There was no notable discussion on the motion.