James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM
This Board Meeting is open to the public.IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDERS FROM GOVERNOR NEWSOME, THIS BOARD MEETING WILL BE ONLINE. James Jordan Middle School ("School") welcomes your participation at the School's Board meetings.
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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 on the home page of www.jamesjordanms.com.
2. ONLINE Board meetings will still have time reserved for PUBLIC COMMENT. If you wish to make a public comment, expect to be limited to 3 minutes. To speak, send an email to bsmith@jamesjordanms.com with a Subject of PUBLIC COMMENT.
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 agendized and publicly noticed, the Board can discuss, respond, and possibly act upon such an item.
b. Agenda Items:The presentation to the Board shall be made at the time a specific item is under discussion. 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 Board Chair may grant additional time if circumstances permit). 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 (lara@jamesjordanms.com, 818-882-2496)
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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 on the home page of www.jamesjordanms.com.
2. ONLINE Board meetings will still have time reserved for PUBLIC COMMENT. If you wish to make a public comment, expect to be limited to 3 minutes. To speak, send an email to bsmith@jamesjordanms.com with a Subject of PUBLIC COMMENT.
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 agendized and publicly noticed, the Board can discuss, respond, and possibly act upon such an item.
b. Agenda Items:The presentation to the Board shall be made at the time a specific item is under discussion. 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 Board Chair may grant additional time if circumstances permit). 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 (lara@jamesjordanms.com, 818-882-2496)
Trustees Present
A. Bierman (remote), B. Smith (remote), H. Blunt (remote), I. Farrior (remote), N. Mondragon (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Pineda (remote), G. Lara (remote), M. Marsh (remote), Moanikeala Antone, Paola Guerrero, S. Griego (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 Jun 18, 2020 at 7:06 PM.
C.
Take public comment
D.
approve minutes
E.
approve minutes from march
H. Blunt made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 03-19-20.
I. Farrior seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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| H. Blunt |
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| A. Bierman |
Aye
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| I. Farrior |
Aye
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| B. Smith |
Aye
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| N. Mondragon |
Aye
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II. FINANCIALS
A.
ExEd contract
B. Smith made a motion to approve the ExEd contract as written for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
H. Blunt seconded the motion.
Bierman: Who else is out there?
Dr. Marsh: EdTech and CMC are other firms that works with charter schools.
Smith: Impressed how ExEd works and how they have set up. The use of Title 1 funds
Farrior and Blunt: Agree is not time to change
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Dr. Marsh: EdTech and CMC are other firms that works with charter schools.
Smith: Impressed how ExEd works and how they have set up. The use of Title 1 funds
Farrior and Blunt: Agree is not time to change
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| B. Smith |
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| H. Blunt |
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| N. Mondragon |
Aye
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| A. Bierman |
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| I. Farrior |
Aye
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B.
EPA Spending Plan
N. Mondragon made a motion to approve the JJMS EPA Spending Plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 with spelling changes.
A. Bierman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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| B. Smith |
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| I. Farrior |
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| N. Mondragon |
Aye
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| A. Bierman |
Aye
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| H. Blunt |
Aye
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C.
Preliminary Budget approval synchronized with COVID19 report (in place of LCAP).
B. Smith made a motion to in light of previous discussion we once again approve Preliminary Budget for 2020-2021.
I. Farrior seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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| A. Bierman |
Aye
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| N. Mondragon |
Aye
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| I. Farrior |
Aye
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| H. Blunt |
Aye
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| B. Smith |
Aye
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III. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:
A.
Academic Calendar
B. Smith made a motion to approve the Academic Calendar 2020-2021 school year not including July 2020.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
Bierman: What does it look like for LAUSD?
Dr. Marsh: LAUSD has some overlapping.
Farrior: Do we know what LAUSD is going to be doing when they go back?
Dr. Marsh: LAUSD may be bring students back in August. JJMS plans to have a hybrid program. Details in executive summary.
Lara: Shared the LAUSD survey components.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Dr. Marsh: LAUSD has some overlapping.
Farrior: Do we know what LAUSD is going to be doing when they go back?
Dr. Marsh: LAUSD may be bring students back in August. JJMS plans to have a hybrid program. Details in executive summary.
Lara: Shared the LAUSD survey components.
| Roll Call | |
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| H. Blunt |
Aye
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| N. Mondragon |
Aye
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| I. Farrior |
Aye
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| A. Bierman |
Aye
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| B. Smith |
Aye
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B.
LCAP substitute: COVID19 report to state, county and district officials.
B. Smith made a motion to approve the COVID19 operations written report as presented.
A. Bierman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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| I. Farrior |
Aye
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| N. Mondragon |
Aye
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| H. Blunt |
Aye
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| B. Smith |
Aye
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| A. Bierman |
Aye
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C.
School plans for re-opening in August 2020.
H. Blunt made a motion to adopt as dictated to the minutes taker.
When to have students on campus:
The Board of JJMS directs the Executive Director to
invite students to return to campus when LA County Public Health declares it is appropriate for
students to return to campus in Los Angeles.
Face shields for teachers:
The Executive Director recommends that the JJMS board approve face shields without additional masks as an option for teachers and classroom paraprofessionals.
Student face coverings:
All students will be required to have a cloth covering both mouth and nose while they are on
campus. JJMS logo masks will be distributed to students and will be part of their uniform.
AND
A face shield, in place of a cloth mask, will be an option for students with a doctor’s note
COVID-19 TESTING
The board of JJMS requires a recent negative COVID-19 result for all students and staff that will be on campus. The test must be administered between August 10th and August 15, 2020. Free testing resources will be provided to all staff and families. Students and staff must be tested monthly on the dates determined by the school.
RESPONSE TO POSITIVE COVID-19 RESULT
The Board of JJMS commits to provide JJMS in a 100% online format to any student until such time as social distancing is ended and school resumes normal operations.
The Board of JJMS requires that if a child or staff tests positive, the JJMS campus will close for at least 24 hrs to perform deep cleaning.
The Board of JJMS requires that the name of anyone testing positive will NOT be released to other staff, students, or families. A child or staff member who is positive for COVID-19 will switch into the 100% online JJMS program until they meet the CDC criteria of two negative COVID-19 results from tests that were 24 hours apart. Students who do not wish to retest are welcome to remain in the 100% online program.
A. Bierman seconded the motion.
Dr. Marsh: Distraught and outraged that there are similar guides published by the CA Dep. of Public Health, the State superintendent and the county of education.
Smith: Please change FAQ response on question 3.
Marsh: JJMS has booked testing once a month starting on August 11th and 12th. We have partnered with a clinic lead by Dr. Carrillo.
Blunt: Clarify in the FAQ when the students will be tested.
Mondragon: Will kids be allowed to bring lunch from home?
Dr, Marsh: No they will not be allowed due to contamination.
Smith: Do the respirators have a small filter?
Dr. Marsh: The filters are the size of the palm of your hard so that they can be changed after so many hours of use?
Blunt: Will the students will be stationary?
Dr. Marsh: Groups of students will remain together during the day. The kids will not rotate. Every kid will have a sanitizer on their desk.
Blunt: Do we want to put that all staff is expected since we have some who will be doing something different?
Dr. Marsh: We will be making the change to reflect our student program.
Bierman: What do each guide say about the use of face coverings?
Dr. Marsh: They each have slightly different recommendations.
Smith: I recommend Option B.
Blunt: Can we have a contingency in place for the kids who have a medical condition? Have them use face shields.
Farrior: I agree. Kids with medical conditions need to use something.
Smith: Combine B and C.
Dr. Marsh: They can present Doctors orders to determine face mask or shield.
Mondagon: All kids should wear a mask. Kids who have asthma should have doctors
Smith: What happens for students who have symptoms? .
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Smith: Please change FAQ response on question 3.
Marsh: JJMS has booked testing once a month starting on August 11th and 12th. We have partnered with a clinic lead by Dr. Carrillo.
Blunt: Clarify in the FAQ when the students will be tested.
Mondragon: Will kids be allowed to bring lunch from home?
Dr, Marsh: No they will not be allowed due to contamination.
Smith: Do the respirators have a small filter?
Dr. Marsh: The filters are the size of the palm of your hard so that they can be changed after so many hours of use?
Blunt: Will the students will be stationary?
Dr. Marsh: Groups of students will remain together during the day. The kids will not rotate. Every kid will have a sanitizer on their desk.
Blunt: Do we want to put that all staff is expected since we have some who will be doing something different?
Dr. Marsh: We will be making the change to reflect our student program.
Bierman: What do each guide say about the use of face coverings?
Dr. Marsh: They each have slightly different recommendations.
Smith: I recommend Option B.
Blunt: Can we have a contingency in place for the kids who have a medical condition? Have them use face shields.
Farrior: I agree. Kids with medical conditions need to use something.
Smith: Combine B and C.
Dr. Marsh: They can present Doctors orders to determine face mask or shield.
Mondagon: All kids should wear a mask. Kids who have asthma should have doctors
Smith: What happens for students who have symptoms? .
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| B. Smith |
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| N. Mondragon |
Aye
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| I. Farrior |
Aye
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| A. Bierman |
Aye
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| H. Blunt |
Aye
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IV. Governance
A.
CLOSED SESSION: EVALUATION OF PERSONNEL, Executive Director Myranda S. Marsh
B. Smith made a motion to go into closed session for the Executive Directors evaluation.
I. Farrior seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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| A. Bierman |
Aye
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| B. Smith |
Aye
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| H. Blunt |
Aye
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| I. Farrior |
Aye
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| N. Mondragon |
Aye
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B.
Announce any action resulting from Closed Session.
B. Smith made a motion to accept the execution of the CEO evaluation for Dr. Marsh by the entire board for 2019-2020.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 |
Aye
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| H. Blunt |
Aye
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V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Smith made a motion to adjourn meeting at 9:58 pm.
A. Bierman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
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| H. Blunt |
Aye
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| I. Farrior |
Aye
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| A. Bierman |
Aye
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| N. Mondragon |
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 9:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lara
Documents used during the meeting
- James Jordan - ExED Contract 2020-21.pdf
- JJMS FY20.21 EPA Spending Plan.docx
- STAFF JJMS Academic Calendar 2020-21.pdf
- JJMS_covid19report_6.8.20.pdf
- Supt guide to reopen.pdf
- Executive Summary of Re-opening plans (1).pdf
- CA Public Health.pdf