James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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, E. Castillo, N. Mondragon, P. Lambros, S. Belle, T. Barillas
Trustees Absent
S. Juarez
Guests Present
E. Hodes (remote), G. Lara, M. Marsh, Randy Palisoc (remote), Sabine Abadou, 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 |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
D.
PUBLIC COMMENT
E.
Lead Teacher Report
II. FINANCE
A.
March Financials
- ADA + Enrollment shifts in the last months- $47k loss
- A group of kids have lost their emotional connection with the school
- CA has a 30% absentee rate, and JJMS has 12.5%
- Castillo- Suggestion bringing back more certificate rewards
- Operating income will be at $200k
Roll Call | |
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E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B.
fiscal policy updates
Fiscal updates to note:
Increase of limits-
1. Executive Director can authorize up to $10,000 for items not specifically mentioned in the board-approved budget.
2. The Principal can authorize up to $5000 for items not specifically mentioned in the board-approved budget.
3. The Chief Operating Officer can authorize up to $5000 for any expense not specifically listed in the budget if it is related to safety, cleanliness, or building maintenance without any additional approval from the board or the Executive Director.
4. The Assistant Principal can authorize $1000 of spending for items
Items that are specifically listed in the schedules of the board approved budget spreadsheet do not require individual board approval when it is time to purchase the services, items, books, computers or other things mentioned specifically in the board approved budget. The Executive Director can approve all purchases that are specifically listed in the board approved budget regardless of the amount.
Roll Call | |
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S. Juarez |
Absent
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
C.
Employee retention strategy
Roll Call | |
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
D.
Culmination ceremony as a recruitment strategy
Roll Call | |
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S. Juarez |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
III. Governance
A.
Renew board terms for some board members
Roll Call | |
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B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Abstain
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Abstain
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
B.
Groupwork on JJMS 3-5 year strategic plan
The discussion will continue at the May board meeting.
Roll Call | |
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T. Barillas |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- 03.2023 JJMS Board Package.pdf
- 2022 - 2023 Fiscal Policies (Reviewed on 3_30 for board approval) (1).docx
6th Grade- Field trip to the CA Science Center & Mayan exhibition
7th Grade- Field trip to the CA Science Center & preparation for SBAC
8th Grade- CAST test the first week of May. Second 8th grade parent culmination meeting, Sea Side Lagoon