James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Minutes

Special Meeting Election of new President

Date and Time

Thursday May 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM

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:  

800 S. Figueroa St, Ste. 1000, LA 90017
20420 Mandell St, Winnetka, CA 91306
20231 Gault Street in Winnetka
6045 Longridge Avenue, Valley Glen, 91401


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. LaBarbera, M. Antone, M. Avila, M. Malone

Trustees Absent

C. Quinteros, J. Boafo

Non Voting Members Present

M. Alvarado

Guests Present

M. Marsh (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Avila called a meeting of the board of trustees of James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees to order on Thursday May 24, 2018 at 7:08 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

M. Avila made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 04-05-18 Board Meeting on 04-05-18.
M. Antone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. LaBarbera
Aye
M. Avila
Aye
C. Quinteros
Absent
M. Antone
Aye
J. Boafo
Absent
M. Malone
Aye

II. Governance

A.

ELECTION following resignation of Board President

M. Avila made a motion to Elect Jessica LaBarbera as President of the Board and to also elect Marite Antone as Treasurer.
M. Malone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Antone
Aye
J. Boafo
Absent
M. Malone
Aye
J. LaBarbera
Aye
M. Avila
Aye
C. Quinteros
Absent

B.

Contracts for Special Education services

M. Malone made a motion to authorize Dr. Marsh to contract with any vendor necessary for the provision of required services for an IEP as long as she sends notice to the board.
M. Antone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Quinteros
Absent
M. Malone
Aye
J. Boafo
Absent
M. Avila
Aye
J. LaBarbera
Aye
M. Antone
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Malone made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. LaBarbera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Boafo
Absent
M. Antone
Aye
J. LaBarbera
Aye
C. Quinteros
Absent
M. Malone
Aye
M. Avila
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. LaBarbera