James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 8, 2026 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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The Brown Act allows board members to participate via zoom from an address that is listed on this agenda. Any address listed here is open to the public and will display the agenda for 72 hours prior to the meeting. Board members will be visible on camera at all times and will participate with audio as well.
5255 Zelzah Avenue
Conference Room
Encino CA 91316
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 (remote), P. Trinidad, V. Garza (remote)
Trustees Absent
E. Castillo, V. Garcia
Guests Present
G. Lara, M. Johnston (remote), 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 |
Absent
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
D.
Public Comment
E.
Facilities project update for new modular building
The new modular building has arrived on campus.
- It is not completed
II. GOVERNANCE
A.
Presentation of updated Brown Act as of January 1, 2026
New laws as of January 1, 2026
- Updated Brown Act
- Remote participation in board meetings
- Remote participation counts for quorum
- Remote attendance
- The address must be sent to Dr. Marsh by Monday
- The address must be in LA County
- The agenda must be posted at that location, in a place visible to the public, by 6 pm.
- Location must be ADA accessible
- Willing to let the public into this location
- Cannot change your mind
- Someone over the age of 18 must be able to let anyone into the location
- Camera and audio must be on when participating/voting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B.
ASES grant application for the after school program
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of School Accountability Report Card
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
D.
Compliance checklist for LAUSD
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of the ParentStudent Handbook.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
F.
Media campaign update
- Larson Communication
- Yesterday, we refreshed and updated photographs of our school, students, parents, and staff.
- Ms. Trinidad shared her family experience. She felt welcomed.
III. Financial
A.
November financials
- ADA has improved from the previous month
- State revenues are increasing due to the one-time funds
- Special Education expenses have doubled.
- Expected an increase of 30%, but it is at 100% right now.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
B.
Approve expenditure for Administration to receive additional training and essential certification
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
IV. Academic Achievement
A.
Winter School services
- Attendance in Winter School started low
- Improvement throughout the week
- Suggestions from the board: online parent conferences, in-person conferences, and then a letter sent home denying additional opportunities to support students in their academics
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Trinidad |
Aye
|
| P. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garza |
Aye
|
| V. Garcia |
Absent
|
| E. Castillo |
Absent
|
- Brown Act Basics for the JJMS Board Jan2026.docx.pdf
- 2026-2027 ASES Program Plan (1).pdf
- James Jordan SARC 2024-25 (published in 2026).pdf
- Attachment E - Charter School Compliance Monitoring 2025-2026 (2) (1).pdf
- 2026-27 ParentStudent Hndbk Eng (YMC edits) (4929-6215-6166.v2).docx (1).pdf
- JJMS 11.2025 Board Financials.pdf
No Public Comment.