James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING FOR LAUSD DOCUMENTS
Date and Time
Thursday March 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM
This Board Meeting is open to the public and takes place at the school campus located at 7911 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA, 91306. 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:
1. 4217 Camino Real. Los Angeles, CA 90065
2. 7826 De Soto Ave, Canoga Park CA, 91304
3. 5016 Parkway Calabasas Calabasas 91302
4. 14616 Hesby Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Remote participation in the meeting is by Hangouts Meet
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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)
1. 4217 Camino Real. Los Angeles, CA 90065
2. 7826 De Soto Ave, Canoga Park CA, 91304
3. 5016 Parkway Calabasas Calabasas 91302
4. 14616 Hesby Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Remote participation in the meeting is by Hangouts Meet
Join Hangouts Meet
meet.google.com/nos-ajph-hqx
Join by phone
+1 567-250-1502 PIN: 977 195 456#
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, N. Mondragon (remote)
Trustees Absent
H. Blunt, I. Farrior
Guests Present
M. Marsh (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
B. Smith called a meeting of the board of trustees of James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees to order on Thursday Mar 5, 2020 at 7:05 PM.
C.
Take public comment
No members of the public were present or online.
D.
approve minutes
A. Bierman made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 02-20-20.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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A. Bierman |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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I. Farrior |
Absent
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H. Blunt |
Absent
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II. III. Governance
A.
Resolution to revise admission criteria in charter
B. Smith made a motion to RESOLVED: that JJMS shall add the following preference to its charter:
“ Students who are currently enrolled in and students who reside in the attendance area of the public elementary school where the Charter School is located, as identified by the District, pursuant to SB 740 grant requirements. This admission preference shall only be utilized in years when JJMS does not qualify for the Charter School Facility Grant Program pursuant to Education Code Section 47614.5(c)(2)(B).
Note: The purpose of this preference is to meet SB740 Charter School Facility Grant Program requirements, Education Code Section 47614.5(c)(2)”
RESOLVED: Such preference shall be administered in the same manner as the established sibling preference currently in the JJMS charter.
RESOLVED: The Board delegates the authority to submit this request and to sign all subsequent paperwork to Myranda Marsh, Executive Director. Dr. Marsh will act as agent of the board for any actions pertaining to this material revision.
A. Bierman seconded the motion.
Reviewed criteria for SB740 reimbursement
Clarified that the language was developed on the advice of Janelle Ruley, YMC and previewed as acceptable by the Charter School Division of LAUSD.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Clarified that the language was developed on the advice of Janelle Ruley, YMC and previewed as acceptable by the Charter School Division of LAUSD.
Roll Call | |
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A. Bierman |
Aye
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H. Blunt |
Absent
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I. Farrior |
Absent
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
A. Bierman made a motion to adjourn.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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A. Bierman |
Aye
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H. Blunt |
Absent
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I. Farrior |
Absent
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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B. Smith |
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 7:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Marsh
Documents used during the meeting
- March 5 Material Revision resolution (1).pdf