James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM PDT

This Board Meeting is open to the public.

There will be a public meeting on campus but the public can also listen and participate via the zoom link listed below.


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El propósito de una reunión pública de la Junta de Síndicos ("Board") es llevar a cabo los asuntos de la Escuela en público. Nos complace que esté presente y esperamos que visite estas reuniones con frecuencia. Su participación nos asegura una comunidad con interés por nuestra Escuela.

La traducción al español está disponible en cada reunión de la junta.
 

The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Trustees ("Board") is to conduct the
affairs of the School in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that
you will visit these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community
interest in our School.


To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following
guidelines are provided:
1. Agendas are available to all audience members on the home page of
www.jamesjordanms.com.
2. If you  wish to make a public comment, expect to be limited to 3 minutes. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes in English and 6 minutes withtranslation. Spanish translation will be provided by the school at every board meeting. If
you need translation for another language, please contact the school 48 hours in
advance to allow us to find a translator.
a. Non-agenda items: any person may address the Board concerning any item not on the
agenda provided that no individual presentation shall be for no more than 3 minutes (or 6
minutes with translation) and the total time for this purpose shall not exceed 20 minutes
(provided that the President may grant additional time if circumstances permit).
Ordinarily, Board members will not respond to such presentations and no action can be
taken as the Board is allowed to take action only on items on the agenda. However, the
Board may give direction to staff following a presentation or calendar the issue for further
discussion. Individuals may also request that a topic related to school business be placed

on a future agenda and once such an item is properly agendized and publicly noticed,
the Board can discuss, respond, and possibly act upon such an item.
b. Agenda Items:The presentation to the Board shall be made at the time a specific item
is under discussion. Any person may address the Board concerning any item on the
agenda provided that no individual presentation shall be for no more than 3 minutes (6
minutes with translation) and the total time for this purpose shall not exceed 30 minutes
(provided that the Board Chair may grant additional time if circumstances permit).
Speakers are requested to state their name and address and adhere to the time limits
set forth herein. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes in English and 6 minutes with
translation. Spanish translation will be provided by the school at every board meeting. If
you need translation for another language, please contact the school 48 hours in
advance to allow us to find a translator.
4. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, the
School may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with
disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda in
order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the Principal
(lara@jamesjordanms.com, 818-882-2496)

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Nancy Mondragon
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Nancy Mondragon 5 m
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on June 16, 2025  
  D. Public Comment Discuss Nancy Mondragon 5 m
II. GOVERNANCE 7:11 PM
  A. CLOSED SESSION: Anticipated Litigation Discuss Myranda Marsh 20 m
   

The  Board of Trustees with consult with legal counsel, S. Kollman of Young,Minney and Corr. 

 
  B. LAUSD site visit annual report for 2024-25 Discuss Myranda Marsh 5 m
  C. Principal's report Discuss Griselda Lara 15 m
   

Principal Lara will present information about the analysis of the academic performance in 2024-25, and the state of current conditions on campus including enrollment.

 
  D. Williams academic material sufficiency Vote Griselda Lara 5 m
   

The school has presented proof that every student has access to a computer, internet, digital textbooks, and physical textbooks.

 

The Board should consider a motion to approve the list of instructional materials and the documentation of student access in compliance with the Williams settlement

 
  E. Proposition 28 report on spending for Arts/Music grant Vote Myranda Marsh 5 m
   

The attached report shows how grant money was spent under the Proposition 28 program. 

 

The board should consider a motion to accept and approve the report on Proposition 28 spending. 

 
III. Financial 8:01 PM
  A. JJMS Budget for 2025-26 Vote Myranda Marsh 10 m
   

 Following the state legislature approving a final state budget, JJMS has made minor edits to the budget approved in June.

 

The Board should consider a motion to approve the updated budget for 2025-26.

 

 

 
  B. Approval of Charter Tech contract Vote Victor Albores 3 m
   

Charter Tech is the company that provides tech support and maitenance for the systems used at JJMS. 

 

The board should consider a motion to approve the attached contract for Charter Tech for the 2025-26 school year. 

 
  C. Approval of Verse Design phase III contract Vote Myranda Marsh 3 m
   

The installation of the new modular  building moves forward.   The board should consider a motion to approve the attached contract for architecture services for the next phase of construction. 

 
  D. Contracts to equip new MODULAR to be used as climate controlled activity space Vote Myranda Marsh 20 m
   

1.The quote attached is for pull down tables  to allow the new MPR to be used as a classroom or a meeting of grade level students, but also serve as a cleared space for indoor PE instruction during inclement weather. 

2.The Fire Alarm contract is required for health and safety under state law.

3. The contract for AV design and equipment providing internet and other electronic communication.

4.  Change orders for IMod to install cupboards 

5. del Amo contract for site work to prepare location and install modular building.

6.Conduits for security cameras facing Lanark

 

The board should consider a motion to approve all of the attached purchases for the new modular building as specified in the slides on the attached PowerPoint Board Report.

 
  E. Parker Anderson elective contract Vote Victor Albores 3 m
   

Parker Anderson provides instructors for enrichment classes for all 450 of our students.  This is one service that we purchase with our Prop 28 Arts/Music grant money. 

 

The board should consider a motion to approve the attached contract for the 25-26 school year. 

 
IV. Closing Items 8:40 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote