James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 5, 2015 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

L building of JJMS campus
This board meeting is open to the public. James Jordan Middle School ("School") welcomes your participation at the School's Board meetings. One member will be participating from 4750 Meldon Avenue Oakland, CA 94619. The agenda shall be posted at that location and the public can participate from that location. 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 at the meeting. 2. "Non-Agenda Item: Request to Speak" and "Agenda Item: Request to Speak" cards are available to all audience members who wish to speak under the general category of "Public Comments" or on any specific agenda item(s) (as applicable). 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 agenized and publicly noticed, the Board can discuss, respond, and possibly act upon such an item. See attached Request to Speak card. b. Agenda Items: 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 President may grant additional time if circumstances permit). The presentation to the Board shall be made at the time a specific item is under discussion. See attached Request to Speak card. 3. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and address and adhere to the time limits set forth herein. 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 (alvarado@jamesjordanms.com, 818-882-2496) Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes in English and 6 minutes with translation. Only Spanish translation will be provided by the school.

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on April 9, 2015
  D. Call for any public comment.
  E. Lead Teacher Report
II. Governance
 
Governance Agenda Stock Description
  A. Clarify fiscal policy on contracts
  B. Board Retreat: set date
  C. Set meeting dates for the next quarter.
  D. Audit company approval
III. Finance
 
Finance Agenda Stock Description
  A. financials through March
  B. Budget for 2015-16
IV. Closing Items
  A. Call for suggestions for future board agenda items
  B. Adjourn Meeting