James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 20, 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), E. Hodes (remote), G. Lara (remote), M. Johnston (remote), M. Marsh (remote), guerrero@jamesjordanms.com (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 Aug 20, 2020 at 7:03 PM.
C.
Take public comment
No public comment.
D.
approve minutes
B. Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 06-18-20.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| I. Farrior |
Absent
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| A. Bierman |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| H. Blunt |
Aye
|
II. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:
A.
PUBLIC HEARING Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (paper copy available in main office)
B. Smith made a motion to table the vote for Public Hearing Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan until the next meeting in the board meeting September.
H. Blunt seconded the motion.
Ms. Farrior joined the meeting at 7:25pm.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bierman |
Aye
|
| I. Farrior |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| H. Blunt |
Aye
|
III. FINANCIALS
A.
Closing financial report for FY 2019-20
H. Blunt made a motion to approve the Closing financial report for FY 2019-20.
B. Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| I. Farrior |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| A. Bierman |
Aye
|
| H. Blunt |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B.
FY19/20 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report
N. Mondragon made a motion to approve the FY19/20 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report.
A. Bierman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| I. Farrior |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| H. Blunt |
Aye
|
| A. Bierman |
Aye
|
C.
Spring Consolidated Application for Federal Funds
B. Smith made a motion to approve the Spring Consolidated Application for Federal Funds as submitted.
H. Blunt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| I. Farrior |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| H. Blunt |
Aye
|
| A. Bierman |
Aye
|
IV. Governance
A.
Trustees with expiring terms : Smith (expiring august) and Bierman (expiring October)
H. Blunt made a motion to grant another two-year term for both Ms. Smith and Mr. Beirman.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| A. Bierman |
Aye
|
| H. Blunt |
Aye
|
| I. Farrior |
Aye
|
B.
Add new principal to bank accounts as a signer
B. Smith made a motion to add Griselda Lara as a signer to all bank accounts and verify that past principal Maria N. Alvarado has been removed as
a signer from all bank accounts.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bierman |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| I. Farrior |
Aye
|
| H. Blunt |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:06pm.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| A. Bierman |
Aye
|
| H. Blunt |
Aye
|
| I. Farrior |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lara
Documents used during the meeting
- JJMS Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan.pdf
- JJMS 06.2020 Board Financials.pdf
- JJMS FY19.20 Unaudited Actuals Report.pdf
- JJMS Spring 2020 ConApp - CERTIFIED.pdf
- JJMS Spring 2020 ConApp Summary.pdf