James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular meeting of the JJMS Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Tuesday February 12, 2019 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 #1000 LA 90017 and 4217 Camino Real, Los Angeles, CA 90065
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
A. Bierman (remote), B. Smith, C. Quinteros, J. LaBarbera, M. Avila
Trustees Absent
J. Boafo, M. Antone, M. Malone, V. Brown
Non Voting Members Present
M. Alvarado
Guests Present
Alvardo Pineda, J. Green, M. Johnston, M. Marsh (remote), V. Albores
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 Tuesday Feb 12, 2019 at 7:06 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
B. Smith made a motion to approve minutes from the Regular meeting of the JJMS Board of Trustees on 01-15-19 Regular meeting of the JJMS Board of Trustees on 01-15-19.
C. Quinteros 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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J. Boafo |
Absent
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
V. Brown |
Absent
|
M. Antone |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
A. Bierman |
Aye
|
D.
Report from Grade Level Leads
II. FINANCIALS
A.
Review the December financials
B. Smith made a motion to approve the December financials including check register, balance sheet, and check register.
J. LaBarbera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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M. Avila |
Aye
|
V. Brown |
Absent
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
A. Bierman |
Aye
|
J. Boafo |
Absent
|
M. Antone |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
B.
Application for funds from the Low Performing Student Block Grant
C. Quinteros made a motion to approve the plan for funds from the Low Performing Student Block Grant.
M. Avila seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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A. Bierman |
Aye
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
J. Boafo |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
V. Brown |
Absent
|
M. Antone |
Absent
|
J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
III. Governance
A.
School Safety Plan
M. Avila made a motion to approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
B. Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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M. Avila |
Aye
|
M. Malone |
Absent
|
A. Bierman |
Aye
|
J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
M. Antone |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
V. Brown |
Absent
|
J. Boafo |
Absent
|
C. Quinteros |
Aye
|
B.
CLOSED SESSION: Evaluation of a public employee Executive Director
Moving to closed session 8:05 pm.
Out of closed session at 9:38 pm
IV. Closing Items
A.
Set board meeting dates
Board opened a discussion to move March board meeting to Thursday the 28th.
April board meeting Thursday, April 25th.
May board meeting to Thursday the 23rd
June board meeting to Thursday the 13th.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Avila seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
Roll Call | |
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M. Malone |
Absent
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C. Quinteros |
Aye
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J. Boafo |
Absent
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M. Antone |
Absent
|
J. LaBarbera |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
V. Brown |
Absent
|
M. Avila |
Aye
|
A. Bierman |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Alvarado