James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
This Board Meeting is open to the public.
There will be a public meeting on campus but the public can also listen and participate via the zoom link listed below.
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El propósito de una reunión pública de la Junta de Síndicos ("Board") es llevar a cabo los asuntos de la Escuela en público. Nos complace que esté presente y esperamos que visite estas reuniones con frecuencia. Su participación nos asegura una comunidad con interés por nuestra Escuela.
La traducción al español está disponible en cada reunión de la junta.
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. If you wish to make a public comment, expect to be limited to 3 minutes. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes in English and 6 minutes withtranslation. 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.
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
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 7:00 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | 1 m | |||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | ||||
| C. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | Bridget Smith | 5 m | |
| Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting on September 21, 2023 | |||||
| D. | Public Comment | Discuss | Bridget Smith | 10 m | |
| II. | Finance | 7:16 PM | |||
| A. | Fiscal report for August 2023 | Vote | DeAnna Jones | 15 m | |
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The board should consider a motion to approve the financials presented including cash flow, check register and balance sheet |
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| B. | Policy for Special Education interns- Critical shortage | Vote | Myranda Marsh | 15 m | |
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In general, there is a teacher shortage. But, in the area of Special Education the crisis is insurmountable. We have had good results growing teachers from our own classified staff. The board should consider a motion to give the Executive Director the authority to pay tuition up front for JJMS classified staff who are pursuing a credential in Special Education. This would be in contrast to ourcurrent reimbursement policy which pays off tuition debt for three years after credentialing. While there may be concern that an employee might leave, the need to fill the positions for even a single year is critical. Overall, paying tuition is less expensive than trying to hire vendors to cover as patchwork subs. |
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| III. | Facility | 7:46 PM | |||
| A. | Facilities report | Discuss | Myranda Marsh | 15 m | |
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At this time, we are waiting to resolve ongoing issues with the current building before contracting with vendors to develop the Strathern property. We have a land use consultant working on getting a crosswalk, stop signs and possibly speed bumps added to our street. The progress on those items is at the mercy of the Department of Transportation and other LA city departments. |
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| IV. | Academic Excellence | 8:01 PM | |||
| A. | Master Plan for English Learners | Vote | Griselda Lara | 10 m | |
| B. | Data Analysis from Diagnostic in ELA and Math | Discuss | Griselda Lara | 15 m | |
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This report will present incoming diagnostic scores compared to previous academic years. First progress check on diagnostic scores for the 6th and 8th grades. 7th grade will be presented at a later board meeting due to one teaching position being open for most of Q1. |
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| C. | Summary of challenges to academic achievement for 23-24 | Discuss | Paola Reyes-Guerrero | 15 m | |
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This report will give an over view of the challenges we face and the support system that we are providing for staff, students and family.
1. Low skills upon enrollment for incoming students 2. Low motivation for at risk students 3. Student behavior standards compared to previous years 4. Staff motivation and supports |
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| V. | Closing Items | 8:41 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||