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 | Nancy Mondragon | |||
C. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | Nancy Mondragon | 5 m | |
Approve minutes for Regular Board Meeting on October 24, 2024 | |||||
D. | Public Comment | Discuss | Nancy Mondragon | 5 m | |
E. | Update on School Information | ||||
II. | FINANCE | 7:11 PM | |||
A. | October Financial report from ExED | Vote | Mike Johnston | 10 m | |
Our ExEd partner will present the financial data as of October 2024. The board will note changes in the projections for the end of the year.
The board should consider a motion to approve the October Financials including check register, cash flow and balance sheet and accept the projections as the updated budget. |
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B. | First Interim report | Vote | Mike Johnston | 7 m | |
The board has recieved the financial report through October. The First Interim report is due to the district and state. The numbers on this report should match those of our financial dashboard from ExEd.
The Board should consider a motion to accept the first interim report as presented and instruct ExEd to submit it on behalf of JJMS. |
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C. | Ratification of Project Manager contract for facility projects | Vote | Myranda Marsh | 10 m | |
JJMS solicited and considered three proposals for Facility Project Managerment. The cost for this contract was part of the budget approved by the board for the modular building installation The JJMS Administrators have selected KDI and the specific person of JoAnn Koplin to serve as our owner's agent in facilities issues until all outstanding issues are resolved.
The board should consider a motion to ratify the contract with KDI management. |
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D. | Presentation of 2023-24 Annual Audit | Vote | Myranda Marsh | 20 m | |
Our auditing firm CLA has prepared the audit of JJMS finances and programs for the 2023-24 school year.
The board should consider a motion to approve the attached audit for the 2023-24 school year. |
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III. | Academic Excellence | 7:58 PM | |||
A. | Provisional Intern Permit application | Vote | Myranda Marsh | 10 m | |
We have an open position for a single subject math teacher. We have posted this job, but this is the hardest type of credential to find. We currently have an employee, Christian Narciso, who is pursuing a single subject math credential and would like to be considered as a math teacher at JJMS. Mr Narciso has served as a paraprofessional under our veteran math department chair, Dr. R. Palisoc.
The board should consider a motion to have JJMS leadership apply for a Provisional Intern Permit for Single Subject Foundational Math so that Christian Narciso would be eligible to serve as a math teacher while he is completing the requirements for a University Intern Credential. |
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IV. | Closing Items | 8:08 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote |