JAMES ISLAND CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Finance Committee

Finance Meeting August 2023 - Tuesday August 8th, 2023 @2:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Yolanda Chisolm present member On Time At Adjournment
Timothy Thorn present member On Time At Adjournment
Henry Meeuwse present member On Time At Adjournment
Archie Temoney present member 5 Minutes Late At Adjournment
Carrie Holland present member On Time At Adjournment
Josh Stokes present member On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to the order at 2:00 PM.


Jeff Hays, Jeremy Morris and Deecon Bright were also in attendance at the meeting. AD Jeremy Holland was in attendance for the last 10 minutes of the meeting.

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.

Motion to add a discussion item on the agenda about using the Divvy System (credit card).

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Carrie Holland

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

June Finance Meeting Minutes

For approval.

Motion to approve the June 2023 Finance Meeting Minutes.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Josh Stokes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Trojan Club and Daktronics Advertisement

Preliminary discussion regarding the new Daktroniks scoreboard.

Items discussed:

  • The Daktroniks Boards will not be delivered until October missing most Fall Sports. Might be set up by playoffs.
  • Roll out Advertisement packages beginning in September-Nov.
  • Trojan Club (501c3) wants to be in charge of advertisement and wants to split profits between JICHS. 60% to TC and a 40% JICHS split was suggested
  • Concerns about rotating boards with non-profits and the volume of funds expected to be raised.

Things to research:

  • How do other regions/schools handle advertising dollars?
  • Framework (Prestige)
  • Do other non-profits take care of advertising through boards?



Motion to table the discussion on the Trojan Club and Daktronics advertisement boards.

By: Timothy Thorn Seconded by: Josh Stokes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Preliminary FY 22 Financial Statement & Current July Financial Statement

Presentation by Andrew Cilone of Prestige. There was a projection of the close of the FY 22 budget with profits ranging from approximately $900k-950k depending on a few outstanding expenditures (bussing, insurance, etc). Documentation is still being received. The Audit is projected to take place in October with a possible extension.


The FY23 July Financial Statement was also discussed with minor changes to project codes.

Paid Parental Leave Policy

For approval. CCSD approved this policy when laws changed in SC.

Motion to adopt the JICHS Paid Parental Leave policy.

By: Henry Meeuwse Seconded by: Josh Stokes

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Clancy + Wells Stadium Master Plan

Analysis of the Stadium with the goal of having as much information as possible so that JICHS can work with CCSD on how to proceed with Stadium repairs or replacement.

Motion to approve the Clancy + Wells Stadium Master Plan.

By: Josh Stokes Seconded by: Henry Meeuwse

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Updated Salary Schedules

FYI- https://www.ccsdschools.com/compensation


Other things discussed:

  • Non-teacher salaries increase. What are the feelings of non teachers who didn't get a significant increase?
  • Will JICHS Bonus potentially be $5,000 like the district or $3,500 because teachers already received a one-time $1,500 in FY22.
  • What extended costs come with the raises to certified and non-certified staff?


Auditorium (PAC) Budget and Wireless ClearComm System

Items discussed:

  • The PAC was built in 2015, and technological equipment is beginning to age and need replacing.
  • $2,500 budget for the Auditorium. Used by Auditorium Manager(s) to replace existing equipment.
  • One-time expense for a Wireless ClearComm System for the Auditorium for all productions. (3 quotes)
  • When will CCSD install the new LED lighting system for the Auditorium?


Since the expenditure is less than $14,999.00, Board permission is not required for either expense. The FYI was appreciated. Ms. Holland requested the 3 quotes, and Ms. Chisolm would create a new project code for the Auditorium Budget in coordination with Prestige.



Cheer Equipment

Athletic Cheer equipment and long-term reoccurring training expense were discussed. A long-term financial plan and fundraising were encouraged.

Motion to table the discussion.

By: Timothy Thorn Seconded by: Archie Temoney

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:33 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Archie Temoney Seconded by: Carrie Holland

There was no notable discussion on the motion.