James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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)
Trustees Present
N. Mondragon, P. Garza, V. Garza
Trustees Absent
E. Castillo, T. Barillas
Guests Present
G. Lara, M. Marsh (remote), P. Reyes-Guerrero, V. Albores
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| T. Barillas |
Absent
|
D.
Public Comment
II. GOVERNANCE
A.
Adoption of the lease between Phoenix Facilities LLC and James Jordan Middle School
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Barillas |
Absent
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
B.
Board recruitment and community engagement strategy
Sharing about organizations in the community that we can collaborate with this year.
III. Financial
A.
End of Year fiscal summary for FY24-25
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| T. Barillas |
Absent
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B.
Unaudited Actuals
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Barillas |
Absent
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Starting data points for student achievement
- Mrs. Lara has a presentation to the board of trustees presentation
- Student Achievement SY 25-26
- Class of 2028 ( iReady Diagnostic 6th grade)
- Reading- more than 50% of students are below grade level
- Class of 2027 ( iReady Diagnostic 7th grade)
- In the yellow zone, students will reach the green zone (green level)
- Class of 2026 (iReady Diagnostic 8th grade)
- 38% are in the green zone (at grade level)
- Math Changes
- New Curriculum- Eureka Math
- Interventions- My Path on green lesson on iReady
- Differentiations for completion of the green lessons based on the student scores
- Challenge- in need of a math and RSP teacher this year
- In early November, the following iReady diagnostic will be taken
- The reward system will be set, and students will be incentivized
- Working on having a parent math workshop
B.
Master Plan for English Learners
- New piece this year- Intervention program with newcomers
- A new curriculum has been adopted
- An EL intervention class is conducted for one hour once a week
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| T. Barillas |
Absent
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| T. Barillas |
Absent
|
- Phoenix Facilities LLC lease to JJMS starting 2025-26.pdf
- JJMS 06.2025 Board Financials.pdf
- JJMS FY25 UAR - Form 62.pdf
- 2025-26 Master Plan for English Learners.pdf
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