James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 11, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Location
7911 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306.
Meeting Notice
This Board Meeting is open to the public. James Jordan Middle School ("School") welcomes your participation at the School's Board meetings. Participation from various locations will be possible for this meeting, this agenda shall be posted in compliance with the Brown Act at each location and the public can participate from that location. A quorum of members shall participate from inside the boundaries of our authorizing district including remote participation from the following locations which will have appropriate agenda posting and public access in compliance with the Brown Act: 6678 Colgate Ave, LA 90048 and 20231 Gault Street, Winnetka 91306. Other board members shall participate from the following locations with Brown Act Compliant postings. 1. 3833 Wisconsin Street, Oakland, CA 94619. 2. 12289 Mayberry Road, Spring Hill, FL 34609 3
The meeting can be heard by phone at Dial-in Number: (515) 739-1030 Meeting ID: 704-521-672
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 at the meeting.
2. "Non-Agenda Item: Request to Speak" and "Agenda Item: Request to Speak" cards are available to all audience members who wish to speak under the general category of "Public Comments" or on any specific agenda item(s) (as applicable). 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 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 agenized and publicly noticed, the Board can discuss, respond, and possibly act upon such an item. See attached Request to Speak card. b. Agenda Items: any person may address the Board concerning any item on the agenda provided that no individual presentation shall be for more than 3 minutes (6 minutes with translation) and the total time for this purpose shall not exceed 30 minutes (provided that the President may grant additional time if circumstances permit). The presentation to the Board shall be made at the time a specific item is under discussion. See attached Request to Speak card.
3. When addressing the Board, 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 (alvarado@jamesjordanms.com, 818-882-2496)
This Board Meeting is open to the public. James Jordan Middle School ("School") welcomes your participation at the School's Board meetings. Participation from various locations will be possible for this meeting, this agenda shall be posted in compliance with the Brown Act at each location and the public can participate from that location. A quorum of members shall participate from inside the boundaries of our authorizing district including remote participation from the following locations which will have appropriate agenda posting and public access in compliance with the Brown Act: 6678 Colgate Ave, LA 90048 and 20231 Gault Street, Winnetka 91306. Other board members shall participate from the following locations with Brown Act Compliant postings. 1. 3833 Wisconsin Street, Oakland, CA 94619. 2. 12289 Mayberry Road, Spring Hill, FL 34609 3
The meeting can be heard by phone at Dial-in Number: (515) 739-1030 Meeting ID: 704-521-672
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 at the meeting.
2. "Non-Agenda Item: Request to Speak" and "Agenda Item: Request to Speak" cards are available to all audience members who wish to speak under the general category of "Public Comments" or on any specific agenda item(s) (as applicable). 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 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 agenized and publicly noticed, the Board can discuss, respond, and possibly act upon such an item. See attached Request to Speak card. b. Agenda Items: any person may address the Board concerning any item on the agenda provided that no individual presentation shall be for more than 3 minutes (6 minutes with translation) and the total time for this purpose shall not exceed 30 minutes (provided that the President may grant additional time if circumstances permit). The presentation to the Board shall be made at the time a specific item is under discussion. See attached Request to Speak card.
3. When addressing the Board, 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 (alvarado@jamesjordanms.com, 818-882-2496)
Trustees Present
F. Macauley (remote), J. Boafo (remote), J. LaBarbera (remote), J. Stoneburner, M. Antone, M. Avila
Trustees Absent
S. Cornell, T. Rivera-Tubbs
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
F. Macauley, J. Boafo
Guests Present
M. Alvarado, M. Cory, M. Marsh (remote), T. Dominguez
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Stoneburner called a meeting of the board of trustees of James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 7:05 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. LaBarbera made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 11-28-16 Board Meeting on 11-28-16.
M. Avila seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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M. Avila |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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D.
Lead Teacher Report
J. Boafo arrived.
II. Finance
A.
November Financials
F. Macauley arrived.
J. Stoneburner made a motion to approve November financials including balance sheet, cash flow, and check register.
J. Boafo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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F. Macauley |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
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III. Academic Excellence
A.
Academic Calendar for 2017-18
B.
Results from Interim test continue to prompt changes
M. Avila made a motion to authorize $35,000 for professional development, training and subscriptions.
F. Macauley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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M. Antone |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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F. Macauley |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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IV. Governance
A.
Board membership
J. Stoneburner made a motion to amend the James Jordan by-laws that future board member membership is contingent on their ability to attend board meetings within the boundaries of LAUSD.
M. Antone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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F. Macauley |
Aye
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B.
Strategic planning for Board Development
M. Avila made a motion to adopt a new policy that implements a two-board meeting mandatory waiting period before board membership is considered. New members are eligible for membership at the end of the second meeting. Board members are expected to attend at least 80% of regularly scheduled board meetings.
J. Boafo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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F. Macauley |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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C.
Safe Haven School board resolution
J. Boafo made a motion to adopt the Safe Haven Policy as presented.
F. Macauley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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M. Avila |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
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F. Macauley |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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D.
Policy for Re-Enrollment
M. Antone made a motion to adopt the Policy for re-enrollment as written on the agenda.
M. Avila seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
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F. Macauley |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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V. Other Business
A.
Set board meeting dates
J. Stoneburner made a motion to table board meeting dates until the February board meeting.
M. Antone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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F. Macauley |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Avila made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. LaBarbera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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F. Macauley |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
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J. Stoneburner |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Dominguez