James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM
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.
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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
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)
Trustees Present
B. Smith (remote), N. Mondragon (remote), R. Edelen (remote), S. Belle (remote)
Trustees Absent
P. Lambros
Guests Present
E. Hodes (remote), Evelyn Castillo (remote), G. Lara (remote), M. Marsh (remote), P. Reyes-Guerrero (remote), Tiffany Barillas (remote), V. Albores (remote), palisoc@jamesjordanms.com (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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S. Belle |
Aye
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D.
Vote on membership of Tiffany Barillas
Roll Call | |
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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B. Smith |
Aye
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S. Belle |
Aye
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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E.
Determination of need for online board meetings. JJMS should prepare for a return to in person board meetings as of January 19,2023.
Tiffany Barillas- Aye
Roll Call | |
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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S. Belle |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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F.
LEAD TEACHER REPORT
G.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment
II. Financials
A.
Revised budget for 2022-23 with estimated budgets for out years.
The JJMS fiances are excellent.
Evan Hodes
- This item is returning to a previous board item that was tabled due to changes in the funding forecast.
- The budget includes revenues through 2027-28
- Over a 400k net income
- Days cash on hand 60-90, even with the purchase of the new property
- 1.12 million in mandate block grants, an extension of ESSER funds is now reflected throughout the years
- The state may make you recognize it this year, which is different from the amount of time spent.
- Includes 3% raise for staff
Smith-
- Question- Adding an extra duties bonus to Mr. Albores and Mrs. Guerrero for their work in October
- $500 for each staff member
- Mrs. Lara will speak to Ms. Macias to add to the next pay period.
Tiffany Barillas- Aye
Roll Call | |
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S. Belle |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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B. Smith |
Aye
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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B.
A second retention of high quality staff bonus
Dr. Marsh
- The state has provided additional funds to address the impact of the pandemic regarding staff retention.
- JJMS is not proposing across-the-board salary raises, instead provide incentives as bonuses while the funds are available.
- Long-term sustainability and availability
- JJMS can afford this.
- Tiered bonus based on experience
- The longer they have worked with us, the more they understand our unique culture. Greater the value
Smith
- How will this be presented?
Dr. Marsh
- Announce it now and award it in the Spring time, February 28, 2023
Belle
- Will there be a clear statement about when the money is distributed?
Dr. Marsh
- We will add language about when it will be paid out at the end of February.
Barillas
- What is the total dollar we are talking about here?
Evan
- 5%, 190k, perhaps a bit lower.
Barillas
- Net Income of 446k? Back down to 230k?
Evan/Marsh
- No. It was already budgeted in the budget presented.
Smith
- Wants to make sure kids get through the testing preparation. Proposing March 15.
Tiffany Barillas- Aye
Roll Call | |
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S. Belle |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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C.
Consideration of inclusion of Executive Director in the high quality retention bonus
Tiffany Barillas- Aye
Roll Call | |
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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S. Belle |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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D.
Earthquake and Flood insurance for JJMS campus
Marsh
- 25k deductible
- JJMS will not have any trouble paying this out.
- Earthquakes are real
- Yearly cost us under 36k
Barillas
- What is the value of the current asset?
Bair
- Current value $15 million
Barillas
- Is there regulatory relief coverage for schools?
Marsh
- Charter schools may be excluded. Charter schools are not automatically included.
- JJMS can cover the building
Evan
- Would you like to hear what other building owners?
Smith
- Dixie Canyon Charter had a policy after the parent board did all the work.
- It would protect a $15 million property
Mondragon
- Yes, We need to insure
Edelen
- Yes, I do believe it needs to be insured. Would we get that additional relief?
Belle
- Agrees with Edelen and Barillas. Don't want to double pay if it's not necessary.
Marsh
- The question the board has is, Does California offer additional relief for earthquakes and floods?
Barillas
- Have the data from other
Tiffany Barillas-Aye
Roll Call | |
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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S. Belle |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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III. FACILITIES
A.
due diligence purchase of APN 2103-009-024. THIS AGENDA ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED AT 8:10pm time certain
- Grant with Level Field Partners with an appointment advisor, Tyler Bair
- Strathern property is rated for residential use only.
- File a conditional use permit. This property is adjacent to JJMS. We foresee a very strong chance of getting our conditional use permit.
- Steps
- Due diligence with inspections. Initial inspection was promising. The previous owner installed a professional vehicle lift. Persona use in a garage where their vehicles were modified. This will require further investigation to finance this property. A sampling of soil Two sample soils and groundwater.
- Remediate or meditate environmental contamination.
Tiffany Barillas- Aye
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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S. Belle |
Aye
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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B.
Facilities Report- This agenda item will be discussed at time certain of 8:10 pm.
Tiffany Barillas-Aye
Roll Call | |
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S. Belle |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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IV. LAUSD/CDE REQUIRED BOARD ITEMS
A.
LAUSD Required Board Self Review Checklist- This item may be addressed before 8pm to accomodate the time certain facilties agenda items.
Tiffany Brillas-Aye
Roll Call | |
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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B. Smith |
Aye
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S. Belle |
Aye
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V. Governance
A.
Creating a Strategic Plan for JJMS
Tiffany Barillas-Aye
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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S. Belle |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Tiffany Barillas-Aye
Roll Call | |
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R. Edelen |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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S. Belle |
Aye
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B. Smith |
Aye
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P. Lambros |
Absent
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- Barillas, Tiffany - Resume.pdf
- 10.2022 JJMS Board Report.pdf
- James Jordan Middle School and Phoenix Facilities LLC - Earthquake coverage proposal ver 1.pdf
- 22-23 AdminComplianceReview.pdf
Dr. Palisoc- 6th Grade Lead Teacher