James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 19, 2022 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), R. Edelen (remote)
Trustees Absent
P. Lambros, S. Belle
Guests Present
E. Hodes (remote), G. Lara (remote), M. Marsh (remote), P. Reyes-Guerrero (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 May 19, 2022 at 7:06 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Edelen made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-21-22.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Absent
|
| S. Belle |
Absent
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
D.
Determination of need for online board meetings
B. Smith made a motion to hold all board meetings online for the next 30 days.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Belle |
Absent
|
| P. Lambros |
Absent
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
E.
Lead Teacher Report
II. Financials
A.
Financial reports from ExEd through March 2022
B. Smith made a motion to table the Financial reports from ExEd through March 2022.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Belle |
Absent
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Absent
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
B.
State Budget predictions
EHodes-
2021-2022
- Attendance was impacted by Omicron
- JJMS will be funded based on enrollment and ADA from 2019-20
- There is no hold harmless proposal
- Modified 3 year rolling average
- 6.56% COLA this is what we have been budgeting on
- CA increasing LCFF funding
- Mandate Offset one time funds
- ELO-P 9 hour days for intersession
- Extension of the day
C.
Charter Schools Eligible for Williams Settlement monitoring
- First-year that the William Settlement applies to Charter Schools
- JJMS has a high percentage of staff on permits and intern credentials as part of our in house career ladder
- JJMS will need to purchase additional textbooks
- JJMS plans to use ESSER III to cover the expenses
- Build incentives for Prelim Credentials and Clear credentials
- Transitions from permit to Prelim Credential
- Credential Reimbursement up to $9000 after staying with JJMS for 3 years after the Prelim credential
D.
ExEd update of terms
- Fees for the upcoming year
- Supplemental fees for special projects
- For transparency
III. Governance
A.
LCAP hearing for Board input
- JJMS begins the year by writing the plan on how funds will be spent
- This year there was a mid-year report
- JJMS is not cutting anything
- JJMS asked parents for their opinion on the use of these funds
Smith: Did anything change?
Dr. Marsh: No changes since January 20222
B.
CLOSED SESSION: Personnel Evaluation of Executive Director, Myranda S. Marsh
B. Smith made a motion to table the CLOSED SESSION: Personnel Evaluation of Executive Director, Myranda S. Marsh for the June board meeting.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Belle |
Absent
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Absent
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B. Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 pm.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Smith |
Aye
|
| R. Edelen |
Aye
|
| S. Belle |
Absent
|
| N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
| P. Lambros |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Lara
Documents used during the meeting
- COMPENSATION UPDATE May2022.pdf
- JJMS - ExED Notice of Terms Supplement 22-23.pdf
- 1-ExED Alert ExED Fees for 2022-23.pdf
- JJMS_LCAP_Public_Hearing May 2022.pdf
No report