James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 18, 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
E. Castillo, N. Mondragon, P. Lambros, S. Juarez
Trustees Absent
B. Smith, S. Belle, T. Barillas
Guests Present
E. Hodes (remote), G. Lara, M. Marsh, P. Reyes-Guerrero, V. Albores, jacqueline estrada (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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S. Juarez |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
T. Barillas |
Absent
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
D.
PUBLIC COMMENT
E.
Lead Teacher Report
Ms. Estrada- Lead Teacher Report
Grade Level Reports
- 6th Grade Field Trip to the CA Science Center in May
- 7th Grade Field Trip to the CA Science Center in May
- 8th Grade is working on all of the end-of-the-year fun activities
II. FINANCE
A.
Line item for protection of Strathern Property
Mr. Albores is proposing to add cameras to the Strathern Property.
It is essential that we protect our Stratern Property.
Roll Call | |
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Absent
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
B.
Fiscal Policy alignment update
Roll Call | |
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Absent
|
C.
Retention of experienced employees and teachers that are able to get extraordinary performance on CAASPP test results.
In preparation for our charter renewal, JJMS will connect teacher effectiveness and raising student achievement. Proposing a maximum of $6,000. Test scores come in June and they will be paid the following year.
Roll Call | |
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T. Barillas |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Absent
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
III. California Department of Education required accountability measures
A.
public hearing of proposed 2023-24 LCAP
The draft of the LCAP for 2023-24 was presented.
Comment from Mr. Santos Juarez, his experience with LAUSD attendance goals is set at an overall 97%. LAUSD also looks at individual student attendance.
JJMS has a support team that will reach out to parents of students who are absent for more than 7 days.
IV. GOVERNANCE
A.
School Calendar
Mrs. Lara presented the 2023-24 calendar. JJMS aligns the school calendar with LAUSD. Some key features are in Winter; there will be 3 weeks off. In Spring, there will be 2 weeks off. On Veterans' Day, we have scheduled an ALL-staff training day. We have a 4 day weekend on Memorial Day. JJMS will have a total of 179 days of instructions.
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Absent
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B.
Executive Director evaluation, compensation and agreement timeline
Mr. Albores reminded the board of Dr. Marsh, JJMS Executive Director's 2023-24 agreement deadline. A draft of the agreement will be shared. It was suggested that it be presented to Dr. Marsh by July.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
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S. Belle |
Absent
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E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Absent
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
- Verkada Quote for Strathern.pdf
- May 2023-24 Fiscal Policies updated 5.17.23.docx
- Retention of teachers CAASPP scores.pdf
- JJMS_LCAP_2023-24_Public Hearing Draft.pdf
- 2023-24 JJMS Academic Calendar .pdf
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