James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 2, 2026 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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Meeting ID: 845 4235 4836 Passcode: V02flaYT

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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. 

 

 

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 Regular Board Meeting on May 14, 2026  
  D. Public Comment Discuss Nancy Mondragon 5 m
II. GOVERNANCE 7:11 PM
  A. Approval of LCAP Vote Myranda Marsh 15 m
   

The board should consider a motion to approve the attached LCAP as discussed in the May board meeting. 

 
  B. Local Indicators Vote Myranda Marsh 10 m
   

The California Dashboard requires schools to assess needs and determine if JJMS has met its local indicators.  

 

The Board should consider a motion to approve the ratings of JJMS local indicators. 

 
  C. Update to Comprehensive School Safety Plan Vote Victor Albores 5 m
   

The main changes to this plan are to allow path of escape around the new modular building. 

 

The board should consider a motion to approve the 2026-27 comprehensive safety plan. 

 
  D. Approval of Notice of Intent to Exit LAUSD SELPA Effective July 2027 Vote Myranda Marsh 10 m
   

The Board should approve sending notice to the Los Angeles Unified School District and California Department of Education of the school's intent to explore alternative SELPA options effective July 1, 2027. This letter is non-binding, but legally required in order to preserve the ability to make a change in SELPA affiliation as of July 2027.

 
  E. Extreme Weather Protocol Policy Vote Myranda Marsh 10 m
   

The board should consider a motion to adopt the attached Extreme Weather policy in compliance with a new state law. 

 
  F. Instructional Minutes Approval for SY 2026-27 Vote Griselda Lara 5 m
   

The attached bell schedule and academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year meet or exceed all requirements set by state law.  

The board should consider a motion to approve the attached 2026-27 academic calendar, calculation of instructional minutes, and the bell schedule. 

 
III. Financial 8:06 PM
  A. Fiscal report up through April 2026 Vote Mike Johnston 14 m
   

ExEd will present the finacial report including information up through April 2026.

 

The board should consider a motion to approve the financial report as presented. 

 
  B. Approval of 2026-27 Budget with assumptions from May Revise Vote Myranda Marsh 25 m
   

The administration has worked closely with ExEd to design a budget with some of the May revise anticipated revenue included.   JJMS administration acknowledges that the information from the May revise is not official and that the CA legislature will pass an official budget in late June.  However, state law requires that we approve a budget during the same board meeting that we approve the LCAP and local indicators, which explains the need to pass a school budget before there is an official state budget. 

 

The  Board should consider a motion to approve the budget for JJMS school year 2026-27. 

 
  C. Approval of the FY 2026-27 Education Protection Account Spending Plan Vote Myranda Marsh 5 m
   

The board should consider a motion to approve the attached legally required EPA spending plan. 

 
  D. Consolidated Application and Board Summary Vote Mike Johnston 10 m
   

The board should consider a motion to approve the attached ConApp and summary. 

 
  E. Approval of the agreement and salary and benefits for M. Marsh Executive Director for 2026-27 Vote Myranda Marsh 5 m
   

The proposed salary and benefits are contained in the attached agreement and shall be read aloud during this board meeting. 

 

 

The board should consider a motion to engage Myranda Marsh as the Executive Director for the 2026-27 school year with a salary of $168,367  which is a 3% increase over 2025-26, as has been given to all JJMS employees. 

 
  F. Vendor contract approval- TCC for Success Vote Myranda Marsh 10 m
   

We use various vendors to provide legally mandated Special Education services.   This agency provides in home services for behavior management and mental health services. 

 

The board should consider a motion to approve a contract with TCC for Success assuming the rates listed on the attached documents.  

 
  G. IT services for 2026-2027 Vote Victor Albores 10 m
   

We have recieved three proposals for a new vendor for IT support for JJMS. Two of the three vendors did an on campus visit to understand our needs.   We recommend PUC National as the best choice. 

 

The board should consider a motion to approve the contract for PUC National IT support services. 

 
IV. Closing Items 9:25 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote