Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Mary Beth Meggett Seconded by: George Williams
Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 6-0
JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Governing Board
Board of Directors February Meeting - Monday February 26th, 2018 @5:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julianne Stokes | present | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Donald Morillo | present | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Gunnar Nistad | present | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Melanie Millar | present | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Timothy Thorn | present | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mary Beth Meggett | present | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Brenda Grant | present | On Time | At Adjournment |
| George Williams | present | On Time | At Adjournment |
Booster Club numbers
Athletic Booster number is low. Looking into better ways of communication to increase parent participation, not just financial support.
Call to Order
Approval of the Agenda as Submitted
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 stick to that agenda, and allow for the chair to usher the board through the agenda as specified.
Approval of Minutes from Jan 22, 2018
Approve the minutes as submitted
By: Mary Beth Meggett Seconded by: Melanie Millar
Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 6-0
Public Forum
Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments.
Christine Hamilton- School Safety issue
Chris Mann- School Safety issue
Georga Gruber- School Safety issue
Dan & Andrea Devito- School Safety issue
KM Consulting
Presenting JISCH monthly Finacial Statement.
School Safety
- Random searches/Metal Detectors.
- Attendance approval for February 23, 2018 (students/Parents safety issue).
February 22-23 Safety Concern Summary
During 7th period and after school the administrative offices (120 and 123) spoke to handful of students and parents about a vague threat of two sophomores shooting up the school at noon. SRO Brown was involved throughout the process. All names of potential witnesses to the threat were contacted. No names or details of any kinds were discovered. At that time, it was determined that there was no credible threat to the school and a callout was not necessary. Later in that evening, CPD and CCSD began getting phones calls about the vague threat. Central Investigators went to several students’ houses to investigate the posts on social media. Again, no leads were discovered. The school and police department determined that no credible threat existed. However as the rumor spread over social media, the school decided to do a callout to the students, parents, and community to reassure them that was no credible threat to the school and that added precautions would be in place for Friday, February 23rd. On Friday 23rd, we had between 8-10 police officers on campus at any given time. On Friday morning, the school released a detailed update on the safety concern. The school day proceeded as normal. On Monday, February 26, random students were wanded as they arrived at school. Tardy Sweep was postponed until 8:15 am because of the delay caused by the wanding.
School Safety Update
Code Red Drill is being planned in the next couple of weeks (quarterly lockdown drills).
We continue to employ two full-time police officers, an SRO and an off-duty officer, five administrators, and four Student Concerned-Specialist (one more position is posted, but has not been filled).
School safety is a running agenda topic at every staff meeting.
Reinforce school climate issues- IDs must be worn at all times. No hats, hoods, or earbuds are permitted during the school day (earbuds at lunch only). Students who fail to comply will be considered a level 2 violation- Refusing to Obey (ICE, OSS, confiscation of items).
NEW- Random Searches: wanding during student arrival, classroom, and student vehicles. The wanding and the searches are meant to be a deterrent. Police must be present for the random searches. At least one police officer must be present when wanding is being conducted.
In accordance with S.C. Law and in an effort to prevent students from bringing weapons on campus, schools may conduct periodic, random weapon searches of students and their property while on campus. All searches will be conducted with the safety of the students and staff in mind.
- NEW- STOPit App (See handout). The STOPit App is another mechanism for students and parents to report bullying, cyberbullying, violence, inappropriate student-teacher relationships, hazing, drugs/alcohol, self-harm, and any issue which can negatively impact the learning environment.
2/23/18 attendance to be counted as a regular day for a parent note to excuse it and exempt exams.
By: Melanie Millar Seconded by: Julianne Stokes
Some kids were scared to attend school and some took advantage to not come. This day will not be a waved. The school police give 5 alotted excused day.
Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 7-0
To enact proposed safety strategies.
By: Melanie Millar Seconded by: Mary Beth Meggett
Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 7-0
School Choice
School Choice Application 279 Applications 174 First Choice Applications 121 seats for open enrollment students (104 9th grade students) Based on the numbers, we will have a lottery this year.
Summer School Plans
Pledge Of Allegiance/ Moment Of Silence
Leadership Report
Presented by Leadership Chair Sheli Ballard.
LEADERSHIP TEAM:
The leadership team has updated our field trip policy. The purpose of this revision was to streamline voting practices and ensure timely communication among shareholders.
MEDIA CENTER:
- The library is helping students organize a Voter Registration drive with the help of the League of Women Voters and the National Council of Negro Women.
- The library hosted the Ida Berman Photography Exhibit showcasing efforts of John's Island civil rights activists in 1959. Various classes utilized the exhibit to support their curriculum:
- Creative Writing conducted Image Writing lessons Photography courses found places of interest in the Charleston area that might complement the photos in a then/now project
- English II courses included the exhibit in a Cultural Identity lesson Dev/Ess English courses used it for an anti-hero project
- American Democracy students used it in conjunction with Black History month and an honoring of Gresham Meggett alumni
ENGLISH:
- Drama Club is putting on the Talent Show on March 15th (date might change as I just heard the NHS dodgeball tournament is the same night....sigh) Also, we are putting on Hello, Dolly! in conjunction with James Island Players first weekend in May. Auditions are next week and students seem pretty excited about that as well. :)
- Creative Writing has students that have done image writing of the IMA's newly found photos on JI that are displayed in the library. A few pieces have been selected to be read at the exhibit during Spoleto.
TEACHER CADET:
- The following students were accepted into South Carolina's Chapter of the National Teacher Cadet Honor Society: Zoe Helms, Anna McKee, Max Milliken, Rose Mardikian, Hannah Kolzer. These students are among only 100 students in the state who will be recognized at Columbia College March 10th for their outstanding academic record and exemplary performance as Teacher Cadets.
SAT/ACT Prep:
- JICHS is offering after-school access to a computer lab for students who would like to participate in online SAT/ACT prep courses or programs every Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday.
MATH:
- Honors Algebra 2 class just completed a unit on functions. Students created a project on the life of a function of their choice. They had to write a biography and illustrate each section with an accurate graph.
Fine Arts Update for Board:
- Destiny Denue won 1st place in the SEWE Duck Stamp Contest and took 1st place for her artwork for the Youth Art Month National Art Honors Society Flag for the State of SC themed, “Building Community Through Art”. Congrats to her and Ms. Purvis in Art Club and Ms. Stafford, her art teacher!
- 2 Band students were selected for the USC Band Clinic and attended earlier this month in Columbia, SC. 8 students attended Region Band this past weekend. Our Jazz Band had its first performance at High School Information Night and we are hoping to grow this particular program. All-State Chorus students go to Winthrop University this weekend.
- 9 of 10 students @ BPA State qualified for Nationals in Dallas (May 8-13)
Athletic Report
Presented by Athletic Director Jeremy Holland
Athletics Report February 22, 2018
Individual Sports Reports:
Boys Basketball
Varsity Boys finished 7th in Region
Girls Basketball
Varsity Girls finished 7th in Region
Wrestling
Did not qualify for State but had multiple kids qualify individually for State
Spring Sports
- Lacrosse Regular Season starts this week and all other sports will start the regular season either this weekend in tournaments or next week.
- Varsity Boys Soccer won the Michael Nash Showcase this past weekend. There were 8 teams in the tournament and all of them were ranked in the top 10 in 4A and 5A. They defeated Georgetown, Socastee, North Myrtle Beach and defeated St. James in the Championship game. We had 3 All-Tournament Players Connor Brownlee, Kyle Hanlon, and Alden Ray.
- Varsity Girls Soccer won the Michael Nash Showcase this past weekend. There were 8 teams in the tournament and all of them were ranked in the top 10 in 4A and 5A. They defeated Georgetown, Socastee, North Myrtle Beach and defeated St. James in the Championship game. We had 3 All-Tournament Players Connor Brownlee, Kyle Hanlon, and Alden Ray.
Athletic Director Report
Roll Call:
Coach Allred or I will be present for all home athletic events and will go to one away event each week. I was out with the flu but Coach Allred attended the SCHSL 5A meeting.
Athletics Facilities update:
Stadium field looks great but is already showing signs of wear and tear where Lacrosse and Soccer Goalies play during games.
Baseball renovations continue as the roofs are being fixed now.
We are looking into purchasing more lockers for the field house
The new soccer fields have been holding a lot of water. We got Wilson’s to come in and inject turface and sand into the ground to help with drainage. The field has now been switched to Lacrosse and JV Soccer because it is so rough. The field will need major work done after spring sports are done. This field was signed off by CCSD although we had objections and felt it wasn’t done properly.
Maintenance Report
Presented by Mr. Thorn
February 26, 2018JICHS Facilities Maint. Dept. has received and processed 84 work orders from January 28th to the present.
- Baseball dugout roofs have been torn off and ice and water shield installed. Measurement taken for replacement and new metal has been ordered.
- Science building doors have been upgraded with card reader access and are currently operational.
- Two more crosswalks have been added, one from the rear of the school across to the football concessions and one from the front of the gym across to the gym parking lot.
- All of the fencing damage done by our contracted cleaning employee’s accident on 2/12/18 has been repaired. All repair costs covered by their insurance.
Marty Monette
Facilities Director, JICHS
Grayson Weather day
Waiver for three missed instructional days (January 4, 5, and 8) due to Winter Storm Grayson. Also to waive the make-up requirement for the fourth day, January 9, 2018.
To approve the waiver for three missed instructional days (January 4, 5, and 8) due to Winter Storm Grayson. Also to approve the waiver letter sent to the state department forgive the make-up requirement for the fourth day, January 9, 2018.
By: Julianne Stokes Seconded by: Mary Beth Meggett
Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 7-0
Executive Session
- Contract- Charter Board (walk through with Mrs. Doane)
- Xerox
- Fencing info/quote
- Personnel Issue
- Part Time position allocation
- Safety Plan
- Student issue
To move into executive session
By: Mary Beth Meggett Seconded by: Julianne Stokes
In executive Session @7:25 (Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 7-0)
out of executive session @ 8:15 (Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 7-0)
Motions from Executive Session
Approve Xerox lease option # 3
By: Mary Beth Meggett Seconded by: Melanie Millar
Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 7-0
Next Board meeting March 19, 2018
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Mary Beth Meggett Seconded by: Brenda Grant
Chairwoman Mary Beth Megget put the motion to a vote, and it was accepted unanimously 7-0
Principal’s Report
Principal’s Report 2/26/2018
2017-2018 Goal 1- Student Achievement: The average ACT composite score for third-year students will be 22 by 2020 as measured by school-wide testing administration (may need to amend). JICHS will meet or exceed district and state averages on state mandated assessments for the 2017-18 school year.
2017-2018 Goal 2- School Climate: Improve school climate by consistently communicating and reinforcing our behavioral expectations with students.
2017-2018 Goal 3 - Communication: To maintain an effective communication plan with all relevant stakeholders for the 2017-18 school year using a variety of media tools.
2017-2018 Goal 4- School Safety: Improve school safety by implementing recommendations from CCSD Department of Safety and Security and SLED during the 17-18 school year.
Academics/School Update of Events
JICHS proudly hosted the Ida Berman's Collection of Photographs: Life on John's Island during the Civil Rights Era. This exhibit contained 239 photographs never before seen in its entirety taken by Berman in January 1959 of people and places on Johns Island SC, as they attended The Citizenship Schools, taught by Septima Clark, Myles Horton, and Esau Jenkins. The exhibit is now at the Smithsonian Institute. Thank you Mrs. Crumpton for making this happen.
James Island Charter High School has been nominated in the Charleston City Paper for Best Public School.
Best of Charleston voting starts tomorrow, 2/3 and runs through 2/23. To vote requires email registration. Please, considering voting at your discretion. Click on the link below and then click on “Attractions and City Living.”
https://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/BestofCharlestonMediaKit/Page
National Art Honors Society- Ms. Purvis
Congratulations to the James Island Charter High School National Art Honors Society.
Our Secretary Destiny Denue designed the winning Youth Art Month National Art Honors Society Flag for the State of SC. We took 1st place and are on our way to Nationals in Washington DC!!
We are so proud of you!! And thank you for making us look great at our nation's capital!!
The theme for the 2017/2018 school year is “Building Community Through Art” and that's what we are all about!
Career Fair
2-1-18 We had 56 community participants along with 123 visitors in the gym. Many students already have summer jobs lined up as a result of this event. Boeing wants us to plan field trips to visit the Boeing facility in order for them to speak with our students about what the plant does. Our students were praised for their professionalism and helpfulness. Everyone expressed a desire to come back!
Black History Month- Mr. Neloms
Event
Description
Status
Time
Start Date
Period
End Date
Period
Documentary
Teaching Tolerance: American Civil Rights Movement
Done
1 hour
2/5/2018
1st Period
2/6/2018
2/3rd Period
Evening events
Ida Berman: Life on Johns Island during the Civil Right Era Photo Exhibit
Done
2 hours
2/6/2018
5:00 PM
2/6/2018
6:30 PM
School Wide Event
Career Fair
Done
1.5 hours
2/7/2018
2/7/2018
Speaker
Jessica Boatwright/Michael Yates: Voting Rights Act
Done
1 hour
2/12/2018
2/3rd Period
Documentary
Teaching Tolerance: The Children's March
Done
1 hour
2/13/2018
4/5th Period
2/14/2018
7th Period
Evening events
Ida Berman: Life on Johns Island during the Civil Right Era Photo Exhibit
Not started
1.5 hours
2/13/2018
5:00 PM
2/13/2018
6:30 PM
Speaker
Alissa Brown WCIV Reporter
Not started
1 hour
2/15/2018
7th Period
Documentary
Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
Not started
1 hour
2/19/2018
1st Period
2/20/2018
2/3rd Period
Speaker
James Weaver ECPI Charleston Campus President
Not started
45 min
2/22/2018
3rd Period
Documentary
James Baldwin: I'm Not Your Negro
Not started
1 Hour
2/26/2018
4/5th Period
2/27/2018
7th Period
Speaker
Dr. Orr OB/GYN
Not started
1 Hour
2/28/2018
1st period
2/28/2018
Speaker
Joseph McGill Slave Dwelling Project
Not started
1 hour
2/28/2018
4/5th Period
2/28/2018
Evening events
Benedict College Jazz Band Concert
Not started
2 hours
3/6/2018
6:00 PM
3/6/2018
7:30 PM
Love is Respect Week (Monday, 2/26-Friday 3/2)- Lindsey Erin Brandon, Guidance Counselor
MONDAY: LOVE IS SWEET (AM CANDY HAND OUT).
TUESDAY: Kicken Food Trucks
WEDNESDAY: WEAR RED TO SUPPORT RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER (SIDEWALK CHALK PROMOTING LOVE AND RESPECT; ALL WELCOME TO BRING THEIR CLASSES DOWN TO PARTICIPATE THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH SIDEWALK CHALK MESSAGES).
THURSDAY: TBD
FRIDAY: DRESS UP AS SUPERHEROES FOR SELF-EMPOWERMENT.BE YOUR OWN SUPERHERO!
Student Assembly
Wake Up Carolina 1-hour assembly on opioid addiction March 22, 2018. Seniors will attend the assembly in PAC. The assembly will be simultaneously broadcasted in all advisories at 10:35am.
About Wake Up Carolina
We are a movement of South Carolinians who have joined our efforts to fight substance abuse, the terrible scourge that is ravaging our cities and destroying our families. We have witnessed too many senseless deaths, crimes, and overdoses of our children and neighbors. We know that the problem is only getting started and will become worse if we don’t take action. We are a movement resolved to end substance abuse in our communities and we are growing in numbers.
This group presented last year at the CCSD Principal’s February meeting.
Jason Sandoval, DEA Agent
Charter Application Update
On February 12, 2018, The Charleston County Board of Trustees voted informally to approve the JICHS Charter Application. The formal, public vote will take place February 26, 2018. In total of 684 pages, only one revision was requested by CCSD. Revision: All new employees must resign from their previous employer, including CCSD,and become an employee of James Island Charter High School. Any teacher or administrator transferring from JICHS will not receive preferential standing with CCSD.
Staff Professional Development
On February 16, 2018, staff attending CPI, nonviolent crisis intervention training (Schrimsher and Jurecki), and ALICE professional development sessions. ALICE stands for Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuation. Mrs. Holland and Mr. Neloms are certified ALICE instructors that provided the training.
Technology- Matt Gilbert
Technology has been focused on three areas. (1) Providing instructional and assistive technologies to promote the use of technology as a tool to advance instructional strategies, (2) working with administration to provide network resources to improve security and safety on campus (scan doors and security cameras), and (3) preparing and maintaining existing school equipment for the season of state required testing.
Testing- Mrs. Spann and Mr. Neloms
- March 7, 2018- 11th grade students will take the ACT (276) or the SAT (76). 9th and 10th grade students will be taking the Pre-ACT. Seniors will be in advisory. Seniors are encouraged to job shadow or go on a college visit.
- Career Assessment- WIN Test Date April 17-18.
The State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA) secures contracts for state agencies, including the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). The SFAA has awarded a contract for a career-readiness assessment to Worldwide Interactive Network (WIN). The SCDE and WIN are scheduling a meeting for later this week to begin planning for the spring 2018 test administration. Information for the spring administration will begin to be shared with District Test Coordinators following the meeting.
Enrollment Update 2018-19
- Capacity is 1,600 students
- District 3 8th Grade Students- 279
School Choice Application
- 279 Applications
- 174 First Choice Applications
- 121 seats for open enrollment students (104 9th grade students)
Based on the numbers, we will have a lottery this year.
Fundraising
- Blackbaud- KM and the Finance Committee will explore their fundraising platform.
Human Resources
- Two math teachers have been hired for next year. We still have one more math position to fill. Current openings are: 1 FACS, 1 Math, 1 SPED , and 1SCS.
Construction Update-
- 2/26/18 Meeting notes. JICHS Phase IV Capital Building Program.
February 22-23 Safety Concern Summary
During 7th period and after school the administrative offices (120 and 123) spoke to handful of students and parents about a vague threat of two sophomores shooting up the school at noon. SRO Brown was involved throughout the process. All names of potential witnesses to the threat were contacted. No names or details of any kinds were discovered. At that time, it was determined that there was no credible threat to the school and a callout was not necessary. Later in that evening, CPD and CCSD began getting phones calls about the vague threat. Central Investigators went to several students’ houses to investigate the posts on social media. Again, no leads were discovered. The school and police department determined that no credible threat existed. However as the rumor spread over social media, the school decided to do a callout to the students, parents, and community to reassure them that was no credible threat to the school and that added precautions would be in place for Friday, February 23rd. On Friday 23rd, we had between 8-10 police officers on campus at any given time. On Friday morning, the school released a detailed update on the safety concern. The school day proceeded as normal. On Monday, February 26, random students were wanded as they arrived at school. Tardy Sweep was postponed until 8:15 am because of the delay caused by the wanding.
School Safety Update
- Code Red Drill is being planned in the next couple of weeks (quarterly lockdown drills).
- We continue to employ two full-time police officers, an SRO and an off-duty officer, five administrators, and four Student Concerned-Specialist (one more position is posted, but has not been filled).
- School safety is a running agenda topic at every staff meeting.
- Reinforce school climate issues- IDs must be worn at all times. No hats, hoods, or earbuds are permitted during the school day (earbuds at lunch only). Students who fail to comply will be considered a level 2 violation- Refusing to Obey (ICE, OSS, confiscation of items).
- NEW- Random Searches: wanding during student arrival, classroom, and student vehicles. The wanding and the searches are meant to be a deterrent. Police must be present for the random searches. At least one police officer must be present when wanding is being conducted.
In accordance with S.C. Law and in an effort to prevent students from bringing weapons on campus, schools may conduct periodic, random weapon searches of students and their property while on campus. All searches will be conducted with the safety of the students and staff in mind.
- NEW- STOPit App (See handout). The STOPit App is another mechanism for students and parents to report bullying, cyberbullying, violence, inappropriate student-teacher relationships, hazing, drugs/alcohol, self-harm, and any issue which can negatively impact the learning environment. The annual cost is $1,120. That is 0.70 cents per student.
- Infrastructure- We are getting quotes for new gates and electric fences for both sides of our campus. The new system would allow us to secure the entire campus, both vehicles and pedestrians.
Calendar of Events
2/28 EVAAS Training
3/2 JICHS Athletics Golf Tournament
3/7 Testing Day- ACT/SAT/PreACT
3/12 Finance Meeting 4:30 pm
3/15 Countywide Principal Meeting
3/19 Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 pm
3/22 Wake Up Carolina Assembly 10:35 am
3/31 through 4/8 Spring Break
4/9 Finance Committee Meeting
4/10 DUI Rodeo- MUSC
4/12 Principal’s Cabinet 3:30 pm
4/14 Prom at the Marriott
4/16 Board of Directors Meeting
4/17-4/18 WIN Test Date
6/2/18 Graduation at 6:30 pm North Charleston Coliseum