James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Board meeting to consider a plan for Educator Effectiveness Grant

Date and Time

Thursday December 2, 2021 at 7:00 PM PST
This Board Meeting is open to the public.IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDERS FROM GOVERNOR NEWSOM, THIS BOARD MEETING WILL BE ONLINE. The right to teleconference continues under AB 361 because California public health officials continue to declare that a state of emergency, requiring social distancing measures, still exists in Calfornia, particularly in Los Angeles County.  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 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

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. approve minutes
   
  Please review the minutes and we need to approve them if they are accurate. 
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on November 18, 2021
  D. Public comment: 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. 
II. Governance
  A. Student Vaccine Mandate adjustments
   
JJMS has been working with a vendor to plan and staff an effective Independent Study Program for students who are unwilling to be vaccinated.   There are many factors that go into preparing a program that is legally compliant but also provides a meaningful education for students.   JJMS wants to make sure that the program adequately addresses the needs of all of our student subgroups such as English Learners and Students with Disabilities. JJMS believes that it is essential to provide a smooth transition to any Independent Study Program.  It is important not to launch the program and then have to make major changes because that is disruptive to each student's education.  JJMS leadership believes that more time is needed to prepared the Independent option.  Therefore, the board should consider a motion to move the deadline for student vaccination to Monday February 7th. 
III. Financials
  A. Educator Effectiveness Funds Plan- Presentation of plan
   
The is the first meeting to discuss the plan for JJMS spending Educator Effectiveness Funds.  Suggestions and discussion is appropriate for this meeting.  The final approval will be considered at the December 16th board meeting. 
  B. Board organized fundraiser ideas
   
The board will consider what would be an effective fundraiser during the Spring of 2022. 
IV. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting