James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 9, 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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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, N. Mondragon, P. Garza, P. Trinidad, V. Garcia, V. Garza

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

G. Lara, P. Reyes-Guerrero, V. Albores

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

N. Mondragon called a meeting of the board of trustees of James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees to order on Thursday Apr 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

N. Mondragon made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 03-12-26.
E. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
V. Garza
Aye
V. Garcia
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
P. Garza
Abstain
P. Trinidad
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye

D.

Public Comment

  • Dr. Marsh is sharing with the board that LAUSD 
    • Union is set to strike on Tuesday, April 14, 2026
    • Strike will not impact JJMS
    • Mrs. Lara shared that the information was sent to parents 

II. GOVERNANCE

A.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: (OAH Case No. 2026020573)

N. Mondragon made a motion to go into closed session with all board members, Dr. Marsh, Mrs. Lara, and Mrs. Guerrero.
E. Castillo seconded the motion.

Started at 7:07 pm.

Ended 7:24 pm.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Mondragon
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
V. Garza
Aye
P. Garza
Aye
V. Garcia
Aye
P. Trinidad
Aye
N. Mondragon made a motion to Authorize Dr. Marsh to sign documents to fulfill our legal duties to OAH Case No. 2026020573.
E. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Mondragon
Aye
V. Garcia
Aye
V. Garza
Aye
P. Garza
Aye
P. Trinidad
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye

B.

CALSTRS compliance including Articles of Incorporation and Board By Laws

V. Garza made a motion to Approve the attached updated job descriptions for administrators.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Garza
Aye
P. Trinidad
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye
V. Garza
Aye
V. Garcia
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye

III. Financial

A.

Revised 990 due to auditor error in filing

V. Garza made a motion to approve the three attached 990 documents for CLA to resubmit on behalf of JJMS.
P. Garza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Trinidad
Aye
P. Garza
Aye
V. Garcia
Aye
V. Garza
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye

B.

Nursing agreement rate update

P. Garza made a motion to approve the current PRN nursing contract including the rate sheet attached.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
V. Garza
Aye
V. Garcia
Aye
P. Trinidad
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye
P. Garza
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye

C.

Updated Janitorial contract to include new modular building

N. Mondragon made a motion to approve the updated janitorial contract to include the new modular building.
E. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Trinidad
Aye
P. Garza
Aye
V. Garcia
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
V. Garza
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

N. Mondragon made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:48pm.
P. Garza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Mondragon
Aye
P. Garza
Aye
P. Trinidad
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
V. Garza
Aye
V. Garcia
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Reyes-Guerrero
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2026 Executive Director job description.docx.pdf
  • 2025-26 Principal Job Description.pdf
  • 2026 Assistant Principal Student Services.pdf
  • James Jordan Middle School 990 Client Draft 3.18.26.pdf
  • Phoenix Facilities LLC FY24 990 Client Draft 3.18.26.pdf
  • Phoenix Facilities LLC FY25 990 Client Draft 3.18.26.pdf
  • James Jordan_PRN Nursing Contract 20260409.pdf
  • PRN RATES 2025 - 2026 (1).doc
  • James Jordan Charter Amendment to Contract.pdf