James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
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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The Brown Act allows board members to participate via zoom from an address that is listed on this agenda. Any address listed here is open to the public and will display the agenda for 72 hours prior to the meeting. Board members will be visible on camera at all times and will participate with audio as well.
5255 Zelzah Avenue
Conference Room
Encino CA 91316
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
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| 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 December 11, 2025 | |||||
| D. | Public Comment | Discuss | Nancy Mondragon | 5 m | |
| E. | Facilities project update for new modular building | Discuss | 5 m | ||
| II. | GOVERNANCE | 7:16 PM | |||
| A. | Presentation of updated Brown Act as of January 1, 2026 | Vote | Myranda Marsh | 15 m | |
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The board will review the requirements for remote participation in board meetings and the changes to Brown as of January 1, 2026.
The board should consider a motion to adopt and promise to abide by all of the procedures in the attached "JJMS Board Guide" document. |
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| B. | ASES grant application for the after school program | Vote | Griselda Lara | 5 m | |
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The ASES grant provides funding for our afterschool program. We are applying to renew this grant.
The board should consider a motion to approve the ASES grant application as presented at this board meeting. |
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| C. | Approval of School Accountability Report Card | Vote | Myranda Marsh | 5 m | |
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Each year, JJMS is obligated to publish this report on or before February 2nd.
The board should consider a motion to approve the attached SARC for publication by February 2nd, 2026. |
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| D. | Compliance checklist for LAUSD | Vote | Myranda Marsh | 20 m | |
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The board will review the items on this checklist as required by LAUSD.
The board should consider a motion to approve the submission of the LAUSD Compliance Checklist as discussed during this board meeting. |
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| E. | Approval of the ParentStudent Handbook. | Vote | Griselda Lara | 10 m | |
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The board will review the ParentStudent Handbook and discuss any relevant policy changes.
The board should consider a motion to approve the ParentStudent handbook attached to this agenda and adopt all the policies that it contains. |
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| F. | Media campaign update | Discuss | Griselda Lara | 15 m | |
| III. | Financial | 8:26 PM | |||
| A. | November financials | Vote | Mike Johnston | 10 m | |
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The board should consider a motion to approve the financials including the cash flow, balance sheet and check register.
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| B. | Approve expenditure for Administration to receive additional training and essential certification | Vote | Myranda Marsh | 10 m | |
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Every year, the state of California and the LAUSD have worked together to increase the requirements for the operation of charter schools. At this time, district school administrators must hold an Administrative Credential from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, but charter principals have not yet been required to hold the same credential. The attached proposal will mean that Mrs Lara would hold this certification before JJMS goes up for renewal in the fall of the 2027-28 school year. This will increase our qualifications as we face the LAUSD board for the renewal hearing. Our current succession plan includes having Mrs Lara become the Executive Director in 3-5 years when Dr. Marsh announces that she is ready to retire.
The board should consider a motion to approve the expense of tuition for Griselda Lara to pursue a master's degree in Educational Leadership which will also achieve an Administrative Credential from the CCTC. |
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| IV. | Academic Achievement | 8:46 PM | |||
| A. | Winter School services | Discuss | Paola Reyes-Guerrero | 10 m | |
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The administrators will report on how many students participated in Winter School and how many students chose not to show up to fix failing grades. |
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| V. | Closing Items | 8:56 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||