James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Location
7911 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka CA 91306
This Board Meeting is open to the public.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDERS FROM
GOVERNOR NEWSOM, THIS BOARD MEETING WILL BE ONLINE. The right to
teleconference continues under AB 361 because California public health officials
continue to declare that a state of emergency, requiring social distancing measures, still
exists in Calfornia, particularly in Los Angeles County. James Jordan Middle School
("School") welcomes your participation at the School's Board meetings.
GOVERNOR NEWSOM, THIS BOARD MEETING WILL BE ONLINE. The right to
teleconference continues under AB 361 because California public health officials
continue to declare that a state of emergency, requiring social distancing measures, still
exists in Calfornia, particularly in Los Angeles County. James Jordan Middle School
("School") welcomes your participation at the School's Board meetings.
Meeting ID: 845 4235 4836 Passcode: V02flaYT
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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 no 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
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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 no 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
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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 no 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)
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 no 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
B. Smith (remote), N. Mondragon (remote), P. Lambros, R. Edelen (remote), S. Belle (remote)
Trustees Absent
M. Flores
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
P. Lambros
Guests Present
Christine Kasitz (remote), E. Hodes (remote), G. Lara (remote), J. Green (remote), M. Marsh (remote), V. Albores (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
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 Dec 16, 2021 at 7:07 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
B. Smith made a motion to approve the minutes from Board meeting to consider a plan for Educator Effectiveness Grant on 12-02-21.
R. Edelen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Absent
|
D.
Public Comment
Dr. Marsh- TikTok Videos asking kids to commit acts of violence or shorting threats on 12/17. No one has threatened JJMS. We have implemented additional security measures. JJMS is aware. If there is a credible threat against JJMS, JJMS will go on lock down.
Secondly, JJMS received an email that all authorized charters are going to be forced to follow the LAUSD vaccination mandate for both staff and students. JJMS student vaccination policy is the same with the exemption of the delay LAUSD has announced. The staff policy is a bit different.
II. Finance
A.
Approval of the JJMS plan to spend Educator Effectiveness Funds
B. Smith made a motion to approve the Educator Effectiveness Plan.
R. Edelen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Absent
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros arrived.
B.
Approve Financial Audit Package
B. Smith made a motion to approve the clean audit 2021 with paperwork and management representation letter.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Aye
|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
III. Governance
A.
LAUSD Administrative Review Checklist due January 13
B. Smith made a motion to approve the LAUSD Administrative Review Checklist due on January 13, 2022, and for Board Chair Bridget Chair to sign and approve.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
Dr. Marsh- Compliance Review
- TB and Credential Clearances & Volunteer requirements
- Running record that each teacher has the proper ELL certification and other credential codes (ESSA Grid)
- Three sentence process to report the employee to teach credential commission.
- Access to board roster and board meeting calendar
- Enrollment forms are available online
- Reporting abuse (mandated reporter), suicide prevention, Bloodborne pathogens
- Master Plan for English Learners
- Parent student handbook (approved by the board)
- Occupancy and use of the facility
- Audit review for programs
- Uniform Complaint Procedure
- Local School Wellness Policy/Safety Plan
- LCAP
- Transparency resolutions on the website
- JJMS Homeless and Foster Youth Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9: One case
B. Smith made a motion to go into closed session at 7:30 pm with legal counsel.
R. Edelen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| P. Lambros |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
C.
COVID-19 student mandate policy
B. Smith made a motion to add the following sentence to the Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedures:
"If the January 10, 2022, exclusion deadline would create significant legal risk for JJMS, the JJMS Board of Trustees authorizes the Executive Director to delay implementation to whatever timeline
is advised by our attorneys.
P. Lambros seconded the motion.
The open session began at 7:55 pm
Dr. Marsh- The policy that we are asking the Board to approve is the same policy previously approved in September. One sentence was added to authorize Dr. Marsh to change the implementation deadline with legal advice. JJMS is ready to provide an independent study program.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Lambros |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
D.
Unvaccinated employe testing policy response
B. Smith made a motion to approve the Unvaccinated employee testing policy response.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
Ms. Smith- Provided a response to a public comment made in regards to the testing policy for unvaccinated employees.
The policy is legal and supported by the board of trustees.
Paid time to test off-campus
Enforcement of protocol
JJMS admin has dealt with continued violation of the policy.
The policy itself is an exception instead of vaccination.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Aye
|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
E.
Update Independent Study Policy
B. Smith made a motion to amend the JJMS policy for Independent Study for 2021-22 to allow students to participate in the Independent Study program if parents will not consent to having the child vaccinated.
P. Lambros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 pm.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flores |
Absent
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Aye
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| S. Belle |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lara
Documents used during the meeting
- 2021-22 Educator Effectiveness Spending Plan - Sheet1.pdf
- Mgmt representation letter - nonprofit - SA UG.pdf
- Audit Work 2021.pdf
- James Jordan Middle School 2021 Audit draft 11.1.21.pdf
- JJMS Governance Communication Draft.pdf
- Admin compliance review 10-29-21.pdf