James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 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
E. Castillo (remote), N. Mondragon, P. Garza, P. Trinidad, V. Garcia, V. Garza
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
G. Lara, M. Johnston, 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 | |
|---|---|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comment
II. GOVERNANCE
A.
Larson Communications overview of enrollment campaign
Larson Communications has prepared an Enrollment Marketing Key Messages for the board.
B.
Policy for implementation of SB707 under the Brown Act
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
C.
Emergency Action Plan for Interscholastic Athletics
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
D.
ELOP program possible disruption during winter break
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
E.
Statutory Permit to cover leave for Special Day Class
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
III. Financial
A.
October financials
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
B.
CLA Audit report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
C.
1st Interim Financials
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
D.
Special Education and Behavioral Health training expense
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
E.
Approve expenditure for Administration to receive additional training in Special Education
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
IV. Academic Achievement
A.
Data Report on progress in student achievement
- Mrs. Lara is presenting a comparison of 24-25 and 25-26 ELA/Math iReady scores.
- Last year's data is from Q1- end of Q2
- This year's data is from Q1- mid of Q2
- This year's 6th-grade students are stronger in skills than last year's.
- We are moving students along/showing progress with the 7th & 8th graders.
- Next steps: iReady Lessons, test prep, and Eureka Math
Question: Garcia, does staff receive training for this curriculum?
B.
Updates to incentive program to motivate student effort on assessments
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
- 25-12 JJMS Draft Enrollment Marketing Key Messages - Updated (1).docx
- Brown Act update under SB 707.pdf
- Brown Act Basics for the JJMS Board.docx
- Sports - Emergency Action Plan 2025-2026.pdf
- James Jordan 2025 FS draft 12.8.25.pdf
- JJMS FY26 First Interim - Form AI (1).pdf
- JJMS FY26 First Interim -Balance Sheet.xlsx
- SB 153 Letter to the field.pdf
- VSL.png
- James Jordan Middle_CES Trainer_Proposal_11.25.2025.pdf
- National University Enrollment Agreement(update).pdf
- i-Ready Diagnostic Progress Report.pdf
- High Value Incentive Board Approved Policy .pdf
Ms. Barillas has sent a letter of resignation from the board.