James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting- in person
Date and Time
Thursday March 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Location
18600 Lanark St, Reseda CA 91335
This Board Meeting is open to the public.
There will be a public meeting on campus but the public can also listen and participate via the zoom link listed below.
Bridget Smith will be participating from 500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta GA 30064.
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El propósito de una reunión pública de la Junta de Síndicos ("Board") es llevar a cabo los asuntos de la Escuela en público. Nos complace que esté presente y esperamos que visite estas reuniones con frecuencia. Su participación nos asegura una comunidad con interés por nuestra Escuela.
La traducción al español está disponible en cada reunión de la junta.
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. If you wish to make a public comment, expect to be limited to 3 minutes. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes in English and 6 minutes withtranslation. 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.
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), E. Castillo, N. Mondragon, R. Edelen, S. Juarez, T. Barillas
Trustees Absent
P. Lambros, S. Belle
Guests Present
E. Hodes (remote), G. Lara, M. Marsh (remote), P. Reyes-Guerrero, V. Albores
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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S. Belle |
Absent
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
R. Edelen |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
D.
PUBLIC COMMENT
II. FINANCE
A.
January Financials
- Huge net income $180k
- Small loss on nutrition program. JJMS has additional funds for the meal program
- JJMS now owns the Strathern property
- Lender honored the same rate
- SpEd expenses have increased.
- ESSER and learning recovery grant
- No financial impact
Smith- Are there are similarities with what other schools are seeing?
Evan- Nutrition trends are across the board due to attendance trends. 20% over budget in SpEd for other schools.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
R. Edelen |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
B.
2nd Interim report
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
R. Edelen |
Aye
|
III. Governance
A.
Approval of CLA as our financial auditing firm for the coming year.
Evan endorses CLA.
The CLA cost has increased by 20%
CLA understands SB740 and the rules JJMS has to follow for the LLC
Dr. Marsh highly recommends approval of CLA.
Clifford, Larson Allen
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
R. Edelen |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B.
Policy to continue medical benefits for employees on unpaid medical leave
- New employees may not qualify for FMLA and medical benefits may be terminated.
- 1250 hours must be worked to qualify
- JJMS leadership is proposing that we continue to pay the medical premiums for 3 months beginning the date of leave.
Roll Call | |
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E. Castillo |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
R. Edelen |
Aye
|
C.
LAUSD binder items needed for annual inspection
LAUSD will complete the oversight on April 12, 2023.
At this time, there are no additional items.
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Absent
|
R. Edelen |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
D.
Groupwork on JJMS 3-5 year strategic plan
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
---|---|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
R. Edelen |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
- 01.2023 JJMS Board Package.pdf
- Statement of Work - Audit Services.pdf
Moved to the April 20, 2023 meeting.