James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday June 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Location
7911 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka CA 91306
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, Los Angeles 90017
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)
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
C. Quinteros, J. Boafo, J. LaBarbera (remote), M. Antone, M. Avila
Trustees Absent
M. Malone
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Boafo
Trustees who left before the meeting adjourned
J. LaBarbera
Non Voting Members Present
M. Alvarado
Guests Present
Bridget Smith, M. Johnston, M. Marsh
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C. Quinteros called a meeting of the board of trustees of James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday Jun 13, 2018 at 7:17 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Boafo arrived.
J. LaBarbera made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Meeting Election of new President on 05-24-18 Special Meeting Election of new President on 05-24-18.
M. Antone 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. Antone |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
II. Finance
A.
April Financials
J. LaBarbera made a motion to approve the April Financials including check register, balance sheet, and cash flow.
M. Avila seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
J. Boafo |
Aye
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
M. Antone |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
B.
Spring Consolidated Application
J. Boafo made a motion to approve the Spring Consolidated Application as presented.
C. Quinteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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M. Malone |
Absent
|
M. Antone |
Aye
|
J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
J. Boafo |
Aye
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
C.
Preliminary Budget for 2018-19
M. Avila made a motion to approve the Preliminary Budget for 2018-19 as presented to the board.
C. Quinteros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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M. Avila |
Aye
|
J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
M. Antone |
Aye
|
J. Boafo |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
D.
ExEd contract for 2018-19
J. Boafo made a motion to instruct the Executive Director to sign the contract with ExEd for the coming year and the basic service including Supplemental B.
M. Antone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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C. Quinteros |
Aye
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M. Antone |
Aye
|
J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
J. Boafo |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
E.
EPA Spending Plan
C. Quinteros made a motion to approve the EPA spending plan as presented.
M. Antone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Boafo |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
M. Antone |
Aye
|
III. Governance
A.
LCAP
M. Avila made a motion to approve the LCAP as presented.
J. Boafo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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J. Boafo |
Aye
|
M. Antone |
Aye
|
J. LaBarbera |
Absent
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
J. LaBarbera left.
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Single Plan For Student Achievement
J. Boafo made a motion to table the Single Plan For Student Achievement until the July meeting.
M. Antone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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C. Quinteros |
Aye
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M. Malone |
Absent
|
J. Boafo |
Aye
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
J. LaBarbera |
Absent
|
M. Antone |
Aye
|
V. CEO Support And Eval
A.
Closed Session: Personnel Evaluation of the Executive Director
Closed session not conducted. Moved for July meeting.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Next board meeting Monday, July 9th at 7 pm.
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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M. Malone |
Absent
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J. Boafo |
Aye
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M. Avila |
Aye
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
J. LaBarbera |
Absent
|
M. Antone |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Alvarado