James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Location
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
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 | 2 m | |||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | 1 m | |||
| C. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | 2 m | ||
| Approve minutes for Board Meeting on April 21, 2022 | |||||
| D. | Determination of need for online board meetings | Vote | Bridget Smith | 5 m | |
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A state of emergency still exists in California. In addition, the board of JJMS is aware of the recommendations from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health regarding limiting virus exposure when feasible. The board should consider a motion to hold all board meetings online for the next 30 days. |
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| E. | Lead Teacher Report | 15 m | |||
| II. | Financials | 7:25 PM | |||
| A. | Financial reports from ExEd through March 2022 | Vote | Evan Hodes | 15 m | |
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The board should consider a motion to approve the financial report including cash flow, balance sheet, and income statement. |
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| B. | State Budget predictions | FYI | Evan Hodes | 10 m | |
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The Governor has issued the "May Revise" which is his proposal for a state budget. The legislature will take his recommendations under consideration and pass an official state budget by June 30,2022. ExEd has a summary of information from the Governor's proposal. |
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| C. | Charter Schools Eligible for Williams Settlement monitoring | FYI | Myranda Marsh | 15 m | |
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Beginning in 2022-23, for the first time, charter schools will be subject to Williams Settlement monitoring. JJMS has been placed on the monitoring list due to the high number of University Intern and other credential permits amongst our classroom teachers. This will have an impact on our teacher compensation plan and may also trigger signficiant purchases of required instructional materials. The Executive Director has attended a preliminary training and will attend future trainings to shape new policy and budget priorities at JJMS to fulfill new monitoring requirements. |
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| D. | ExEd update of terms | FYI | Evan Hodes | 10 m | |
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ExEd has shared the following information about the terms of its agreements. |
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| III. | Governance | 8:15 PM | |||
| A. | LCAP hearing for Board input | Discuss | Myranda Marsh | 20 m | |
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The JJMS leaders will present a preliminary draft of the LCAP for board review and input. This is a follow up to the mid-year LCAP supplemental that was presented and approved by the board. |
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| B. | CLOSED SESSION: Personnel Evaluation of Executive Director, Myranda S. Marsh | Discuss | Bridget Smith | 20 m | |
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The board will review goals set at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year and hear an update on progress towards meeting those goals. The board will make a strategic plan to complete the evaluation of the Executive Director.
On August 9th, the Executive Director goals were set by the JJMS evaluation committee. The goals were:
1. PR campaign to raise our reputation with local officials, families and neighbors. DESIRED OUTCOME: full enrollment with a waiting list by June 30, 2022.
2. Create a detailed plan to minimize the negative impact on the neighborhood. Traffic Maps/signs/procedures, MOUs with local businesses to arrange remote drop off, awareness meetings with current families to help establish JJMS as a good neighbor.
3. Manage LAUSD requirements regarding the change of location.
4. Keep construction on time and on budget for a grand opening in August 2022.
5. Maintain highest possible safety for staff and students as the pandemic continues. |
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| IV. | Closing Items | 8:55 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||