James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM PDT
This Board Meeting is open to the public.IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDERS FROM GOVERNOR NEWSOME, THIS BOARD MEETING WILL BE ONLINE. James Jordan Middle School ("School") welcomes your participation at the School's Board meetings.
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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. ONLINE Board meetings will still have time reserved for PUBLIC COMMENT. If you wish to make a public comment, expect to be limited to 3 minutes. To speak, send an email to bsmith@jamesjordanms.com with a Subject of PUBLIC COMMENT.
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 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 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)
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Password: 437390
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. ONLINE Board meetings will still have time reserved for PUBLIC COMMENT. If you wish to make a public comment, expect to be limited to 3 minutes. To speak, send an email to bsmith@jamesjordanms.com with a Subject of PUBLIC COMMENT.
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 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 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
| I. | Opening Items | |
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| C. | Take public comment | |
| D. | approve minutes | |
| Approve minutes for Board Meeting on August 20, 2020 | ||
| II. | ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: | |
| A. | Board approval of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan | |
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Suggestions from the Public Hearing on the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan will be included in the document presented for board approval.
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| B. | Small group in-person services for prioritized students. | |
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The LA County Office of Public Health has issued an order to allow a small number of students to receive essential support and services on the campus of a public school. The full text of the order is available at http://www.ph.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/2020_09_02_HOO_Safer_at_Home.pdf
The relevant section for JJMS is attached as a PDF.
According to the attached protocol, JJMS has designated Dr. Myranda S. Marsh, as the designated COVID-19 Compliance Officer to act as a liaison with Departments of Public Health in the event of a cluster or outbreak at JJMS. Mr. Victor Albores has been designated as the Administrator responsible for on-campus enforcement of safety protocols and for the provision of all necessary safety training.
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| C. | Key indicators from our implementation of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan | |
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Mrs. Lara, our JJMS Principal, will present a report on key indicators of the success of our LCAP plan as presented this evening.
1. Current rate of attendance for online sessions
2. Current number of students passing their classes compared to student grades in Fall of 2019.
3. Data on current grade level proficiency in ELA and MATH Fall 2020 compared to Fall 2019.
4. Plan for student services that will be provided on campus during the month of September.
A. Social Emotional Assessment for low income students (mental health and suicide prevention protocols)
B. Mandated Health screenings (hearing, vision and scoliosis)
C. Technology training and support for students
D. Assessments for students that are entitled 504, IEP or English Learner services.
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| III. | Governance | |
| A. | Add new principal to bank accounts as a signer | |
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The board should add Griselda Lara as a signer to all bank accounts. Verify that Maria N. Alvarado has been removed as a signer from all bank accounts.
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| IV. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | |