JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Governing Board

Board of Directors Meeting April 2026 - Monday April 20th, 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 not present secretary
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.

Approve the agenda as submitted

By: Justin Price Seconded by: Nick Schumacher

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no Public Comment.

Financial Report

Hannah Crowder presented JICHS monthly Financial Statement.

Leadership Report

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

FY 27 Technology Budget for approval

Motion to Approve FY27 Technology Budget.

By: Justin Price Seconded by: Victoria Manigault

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Athletic Pay Scale and Playoff Bonuses for approval

Motion to Approve Athletic Pay Scale and Playoff Bonuses.

By: Nick Schumacher Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

FY 27 Budget for Approval

Motion to Approve FY 27 Budget.

By: Justin Price Seconded by: Mandy Myers

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Athletic Report

Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland.

Board Subcommittee Reports

  • Finance – Dr. Meeuwse gave kudos to all involved in working on the FY27 budget.
  • Capital Projects – The JICHS Stadium Design Kickoff Meeting is scheduled for April 27 at 1:00.
  • Principal Evaluation and Support – No report.
  • Community Engagement – A meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 4:30 to discuss the Gary Gist Memorial Golf Scramble planned for late August.

Maintenance Report

Presented by Mr. Thorn

School Leader Report - SB 454 Update

Presented by Mr. Thorn

Executive Session

Personnel Matter Employee Appeal

Legal Update

Motion to enter Executive Session.

By: Justin Price Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to exit Executive Session.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Nick Schumacher

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

A motion was made to affirm the administrative decisions regarding the personnel matter.

By: Justin Price Seconded by: Nick Schumacher

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Justin Price

There was no notable discussion on the motion.