James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 19, 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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Nancy Mondragon
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Nancy Mondragon 5 m
  D. Public Comment Discuss Nancy Mondragon 5 m
II. Finances 7:11 PM
  A. Approve FY 2023 - 2024 Unaudited Actuals Vote Mike Johnston 10 m
   

The Board should consider a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals as presented here. 

 
  B. Approve June 2024 Financials Vote Mike Johnston 10 m
   

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

 
  C. Approve the August 2024 Financials Vote Mike Johnston 10 m
   

The Board should consider a motion to approve the August 2024 Financials

 
  D. New application for a business credit card- RAMP Vote Victor Albores 10 m
   

The board should consider a motion to approve Mr. Albores to complete an application for a business credit card- RAMP. 

 
III. GOVERNANCE 7:51 PM
  A. Consideration of Pablo Garza for board membership Vote Nancy Mondragon 10 m
  B. Title IX Updated Policy Vote Paola Reyes-Guerrero 10 m
   

The board should consider a motion to approve the Title IX Policy. 

 
  C. Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy Vote Victor Albores 10 m
   

The board should consider a motion to approve the Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination and Bullying Policy.

 
  D. Parent Student Handbook review and approval Vote Paola Reyes-Guerrero 10 m
   

YMC reviewed and updated the Parent Student Handbook for this school year 2024-25. 

 
  E. Education for Homeless Children and Youth Policy Vote Victor Albores 10 m
   

The board should consider a motion to approve the updated Education for Homeless Children and Youth Policy, which includes the designation of the new liaison, Mr. Huntington Wu (School Counselor).

 
IV. Academic Excellence 8:41 PM
  A. Data to compare the academic skills of incoming 6th grade students in the past 3 years Discuss Dr. Randy Palisoc 20 m
V. Closing Items 9:01 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote