James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM PDT

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
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 March 21, 2024  
  D. Public Comment Discuss Bridget Smith 5 m
II. Finances 7:11 PM
  A. Fiscal report through February 2024 Vote DeAnna Jones 15 m
   

The Board should consider a motion to approve the financial report presented here. 

 
  B. Powerschool contract renewal Vote Myranda Marsh 5 m
   

In accordance with LAUSD requests,  many long standing contracts will now be presented for board approval.   The attached is the contract for our student information system, PowerSchool.  This is an essential system that contains data from 19 years of operation.   It is presented because the amount exceeds the ExecutiveDirectors $5000 limit in the fiscal policy.  The board should consider a motion to delegate to the Executive Director the authority to sign the annual PowerSchool contract without annual board approval for the duration of the existence of JJMS as a school. 

 
III. GOVERNANCE 7:31 PM
  A. Vaccination Policy for COVID-19 sunset with end of state of Emergency Vote Myranda Marsh 5 m
   

The board should consider a motion to end the requirement for COVID19 vaccination policy because the state of emergency has been lifted in California. 

 
  B. Comprehensive School Safety Plan Vote Victor Albores 15 m
   

The following required document is presented for Board Approval.  The board should consider a motion to approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan.   Small portions of the Plan will be redacted on our website as they relate to very specific safety protocols/maps that should not be available to the general public. 

 
  C. Independent Study program for emergency closures Vote Myranda Marsh 10 m
   

The board should consider a motion to  adopt the attached policy to allow for online and independent study continuity of instruction if JJMS must close its campus due to an emergency, such as a public health crisis or other dangerous conditions,

 
IV. Academic Excellence 8:01 PM
  A. 8th grade Culmination Vote Griselda Lara 10 m
   

This year, Culmination for 8th grade will be held Friday June 7 at 6pm.  All board members are invited to attend and will receive an electronic invitation with location and parking directions.  Please RSVP to Mrs. Lara so we can prepare a seat for you. 

Last year, the board was asked to approve a cost of $18,000 for culmination due to a lack of venue choices.  This year, early planning has meant that the cost has been reduced to $9,000.  

The board should consider a motion to approve a budget of $9000 for culmination. 

 
V. Closing Items 8:11 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote