James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Location
7911 Winnetka Ave
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: A board member will be participating from 6678 Colgate Ave, LA 90048
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: A board member will be participating from 6678 Colgate Ave, LA 90048
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
J. Boafo, J. LaBarbera (remote), M. Avila
Trustees Absent
J. Stoneburner, M. Antone
Guests Present
Dan Kallen, M. Alvarado, M. Johnston, M. Marsh, T. Dominguez
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Boafo called a meeting of the board of trustees of James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday Mar 1, 2017 at 7:15 PM.
C.
Brown Act Training presented by Daniel Robertson of The Law Firm of Young, Minney, Corr
D.
Approve Minutes
J. Boafo made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-11-17 Board Meeting on 01-11-17.
M. Avila 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. Avila |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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E.
Approve Minutes
M. Avila made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 10-24-16 Board Meeting on 10-24-16.
J. Boafo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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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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F.
Lead Teacher Report
II. Finance
A.
January Financials
J. LaBarbera made a motion to approve the January financials including balance sheet, cash flow and check register.
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. Boafo |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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B.
Consolidated Application
J. LaBarbera made a motion to approve the Consolidated Application as presented for submission to the Federal Government.
J. Boafo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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C.
Second Interim Financials
J. Boafo made a motion to approve the Second Interim Financials as presented for submission to LAUSD.
M. Avila seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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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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III. Governance
A.
LAUSD Compliance Monitoring checklist- deadline March 17, 2017
J. Boafo made a motion to have Maria Avila sign the document for submission to LAUSD.
M. Avila seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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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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B.
JJMS School Safety Plan
J. LaBarbera made a motion to to adopt the Safety plan for the coming year.
J. Boafo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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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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C.
Expulsion Panel candidates
J. Boafo made a motion to approve these educators to serve on any expulsion panel that JJMS might need to call in the future.
M. Avila 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. Avila |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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IV. Other Business
A.
set date for meeting at the end of march.
J. Boafo made a motion to propose Monday March 27, 2017 as the date for the next Board Meeting.
M. Avila 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 |
Absent
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
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V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Avila made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Boafo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
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M. Avila |
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 8:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Dominguez