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. 

The following budget is prepared before the final vote on the state budget by the legislature.   The board should consider a motion to approve this budget for JJMS for the 2022-23.   If there are substantial changes after June 30, an updated budget will be presented for Board approval at the August meeting. 

The board should consider a motion to approve the EPA spending plan as presented. 

Begining on June 1, 2022, the current position of "Director of Operations" will be changed to "Chief Operations Officer" with a commensurate raise in salary.  This represents the responsiblity for the new campus and the loan processing and SB740 reimbursements and a deeper involvment in the long term budgeting process.  https://www.betterteam.com/coo-job-description defines this position as "A COO, or chief operations officer, oversees a company’s business operations and reports to the CEO. A COO ensures the company has effective operational and financial procedures in place. "

This increase in responsibility is a strong capacity-building move in the long-term planning for succession of leadership at JJMS. 

This change also allows JJMS to reserve the term "Director" to mean an essential leadership position that does not reach the level of being part of the Administrative Team.   

At the May board meeting,  JJMS leaders presented a preliminary draft of the LCAP for board review and input.  The board should consider a motion to approve the LCAP attached here for submission to various state, federal, county and district authorities as mandated by law and charter authorization. 

The CA Teacher Credentialing Commission allows a school to request emergency permits when an sufficient number of fully qualified educators cannot be found or hired.    JJMS has advertised our credentialed positions on Indeed.com, TalentEd.com, and EdJoin.  We have participated in two local educational job fairs.   We continue to commit to an internal career ladder that means  talented members of our classified staff are encourage to pursue teaching and thus are employed with permits or University Intern credentials.    We must file this Declaration of Need each year to certify that we are not able to find enough fully credentialed staff. 

In accordance with Ed Code (§44258.2) the Board delegates to the Principal/Ex. Dir. the authority to employ the holder of a single subject teaching credential, with his or her consent, to teach classes in grades 6 to 8, inclusive, in a JJMS middle school, if he or she has a minimum of 12 semester units, or six upper division or graduate units, of coursework at an accredited institution in the subject to which he or she is assigned. And also in accordance with EC §44256(b) the Board delegates to the principal and the Ex. Dir. the authority to employ holder of a multiple subject teaching credential to teach any subject in departmentalized classes to a given class or group of students below grade 9, provided that the teacher has completed at least 12 semester units, or six upper division or graduate units, of coursework at an accredited institution in each subject to be taught. Such assignment shall be with the teacher's consent.

   The following educators (SEID numbers) will be authorized for departmental teaching in 2022-23 under the above policy. .

Sohail Bhatri(1696693314)  holds Preliminary SS Science and will be authorized to teach Math.

Griselda Lara (6874983932) holds a Clear Multiple Subject with SS Math authorization and will be authorized to teach ELA.

Paola Guerrero (6910746871)  holds a Clear Multiple Subject and will be authorized to teach Math or ELA

Moanikeala Antone (4081185466)  holds a Clear Multiple Subject credential and will be authorized to teach Math and Social Studies/History. 

Justin Klippel (7861414543)  holds a Clear Multiple Subject Credential and will be authorized to teach ELA and Social Studies/History. 

The JJMS Leadership will present the academic calendar for 2022-23 for board approval 

FISCAL POLICY question: 

LAUSD needs clarification on the expense reimbursement policy below. 

The Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer and Principal may incur school-related expenses without pre-approval.  

The Executive Director recommends that JJMS suspend the student vaccine mandate for school year 2022-23 to align with the State of California and the LAUSD decision to put off enforcing student vaccination for COVID-19.  

JJMS has advertised for credentialed teachers on Indeed.com, Handshake (university websites), EdJoin and TalentEd.   We interviewed 6 credentialed candidates that were not suitable and 3 candidates received job offers from JJMS that were declined by the candidate.

The following people have been employed by JJMS for at least one year as paraprofessionals.  These people have shown above average talent for classroom teaching.  ALL of these employees have presented us with acceptance into a credential program.  However, they will not be University Intern eligible by the first day of school, so we need to apply for short term permits to cover the early part of the year until their University Intern Credentials are approved by the California Commision on Teacher Credentialing.   Approval is likely to appear by October of 2022. 

The board should consider a motion to approve supporting the following permit applications for the 2022-23 school year. 

Stephanie Romero is being presented for a Provisional Intern Permit for Single Subject ELA.

Frances Mac is being presented for a Short Term Staff permit for Multiple Subjects. 

Diana Argueta is being presented for a Provisional Intern Permit for Multiple Subjects. 

Ayne Nieto is being presented for a Provisional Intern Permit for Multiple Subjects. 

Javier Ramirez is being presented for a Short Term Staff Permit for Multiple Subjects. 

The Brown Act requires that a public school declare in open session if it is considering the possibility of acquiring property.   This is not a commitment to purchase, but rather a public statement that the following agents can begin discussions. 

The board should consider a motion to enter closed session for the purpose of hearing information related to a possible purchase of land with the parcel and agents specified in this agenda. 

JJMS shall identify  its negotiators, the real property or real properties which the negotiations may concern, and the person or persons with whom its negotiators may negotiate.

Property: APN 2103-009-015

JJMS Agency negotiator:Myranda S. Marsh, Dan Morrar of InSite

Negotiating parties: Varuzh Alex Patatanyan, owner

Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

This closed session may be moved in the agenda to ensure that it takes place at 8:30pm PST so that all agents can be present. 

Property: APN 2103-009-015

Agency negotiator:Myranda S. Marsh, Dan Morrar of InSite

Negotiating parties: Varuzh Alex Patatanyan

Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

The board can choose to give the Executive Director Myranda Marsh the authority to negotiate and make all decisions relevant to this potential purchase with no further board action needed.

Or, the JJMS Board could vote to authorize non-binding negotiation and then convene a Special Board meeting in July to receive further information and vote on whether or not to proceed. 

Board will work on the annual evaluation for the Executive Director, Myranda Marsh. 

If any action was taken during the closed session, it will be reported at this time.

The Brown Act requires that the compensation for the Executive Director be set during an open session of a regular board meeting.   For reference, on campus JJMS certificated staff (Adminitrators and teachers) received a 5% raise for the 2022-23 year beginning July 1.  Additionally, on campus JJMS administrators will receive a $10,000 bonus in the June 30 paycheck as recognition for superior performance during the 2021-22 school year.