James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 15, 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 (remote), E. Castillo, N. Mondragon, P. Lambros, S. Belle, T. Barillas

Trustees Absent

S. Juarez

Guests Present

M. Johnston (remote), M. Marsh (remote), P. Reyes-Guerrero, V. Albores

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 Jun 15, 2023 at 7:08 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

N. Mondragon made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 05-18-23.
E. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Juarez
Absent
S. Belle
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
P. Lambros
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye

D.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No comment

II. Academic Achievement

A.

Consider approval of 2023-24 LCAP

P. Lambros made a motion to approve and adopt the LCAP as presented with this agenda.
E. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Belle
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye
P. Lambros
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent

B.

Report on Local Indicators required for the California Department of Education dashboard

P. Lambros made a motion to to approve the attached local indicators report for submission to the CDE as presented.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.

There were no areas of significant concern. 

We have a large number of parent engagement. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Mondragon
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent
S. Belle
Aye
P. Lambros
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye

C.

Declaration of Need for 2023-24

B. Smith made a motion to approve this declaration of need for submission to the CCTC as presented.
E. Castillo seconded the motion.

JJMS uses university interns. We must file each year. We advertise, and we do not get enough candidates. We are going to start this year with a full teaching staff. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Belle
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
P. Lambros
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent
N. Mondragon
Aye

D.

Local Area Option for credentialed educators

B. Smith made a motion to approve the use of the Local Area Option for the following JJMS staff who will be teaching in the 2023-24 school year. Leslie Gameros, holder of a Clear Multiple Subject credential (210082851), will be authorized to teach ELA in a departmentalized setting. Jacqueline Estrada, holder of a Preliminary Multiple Subject credential (210150479), will be authorized to teach ELA in a departmentalized setting. Sohail Bhatri, holder of a Preliminary Single Subject Science ( 210126328 ) will be authorized to teach Math in a departmentalized setting. Mason Antone, holder of a Clear Multiple Subject credential (200121674) will be authorized to teach Math and/or Social Studies in a departmentalized setting. Griselda Lara, holder of a Clear Multiple Subject credential ( 230029823) is authorized to teach ELA in a departmentalized setting. Paola Reyes-Guerrero, holder of a Clear Multiple Subject credential (180140965) is authorized to teach ELA and/or Math in a departmentalized setting.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Lambros
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent
B. Smith
Aye
S. Belle
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye

III. FINANCE

A.

Consideration of proposed budget for 2023-24

B. Smith made a motion to approve and adopt the attached budget for the 2023-24 school year as presented.
S. Belle seconded the motion.
  • Enrollment of 450 students.
  • 93.5% 420.76 ADA
  • ESSER III $508, 913
  • Long-term Loan of $666, 248 for Strathern Property
  • $200K of gen funds expenditures for Strathern Property
  • The salary scale of 5% with a 2% cash bonus for the non-admin team
  • 7% increase for the admin team (upon approval)
  • State unemployment insurance rate lower from 2022-23
  • Prop 28 Arts and Music used to help pay for ArtRebel
  • Continuing to expand the afterschool program utilizing ELO-P and ASES funds
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Belle
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent
P. Lambros
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye

B.

Renewal of ExEd vendor contract-update of fees for 2023-24

B. Smith made a motion to approve the renewal of ExEd vendor contract-update of fees for 2023-24 school year as presented.
P. Lambros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Castillo
Aye
S. Belle
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye
P. Lambros
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent

C.

Revolution Foods contract approval

P. Lambros made a motion to Approve the Revolution Foods contract approval to increases as presented.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.

Revolution Foods is the cater that serves our students breakfast, lunch and snacks.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Mondragon
Aye
P. Lambros
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent
S. Belle
Aye

D.

Charter Tech contract renewal

B. Smith made a motion to Approve the Charter Tech contract renewal 2023-24 school year with additional information to be presented at the August board meeting.
P. Lambros seconded the motion.

Ms. Smith has asked for an itemized report. 

More details in the August board meeting. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Belle
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
P. Lambros
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent

E.

Education Protection Account

B. Smith made a motion to Approve the Education Protection Account spending plan which designates teacher salaries and benefits as the expenses we will protect with this plan as presented for the 2023-24 school year.
P. Lambros seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Juarez
Absent
P. Lambros
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
S. Belle
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye

IV. Governance

A.

Executive Director agreement and compensation

P. Lambros made a motion to assign the Executive Director, Myranda Marsh, a salary of $154,080 for the 2023-24 school year and an additional performance pay bonus of $10,000 to be paid out at the end of the school year.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Smith
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent
S. Belle
Aye
N. Mondragon
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
P. Lambros
Aye

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

B. Smith made a motion to Adjourn the meeting at 8:21pm.
N. Mondragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Lambros
Aye
B. Smith
Aye
S. Belle
Aye
E. Castillo
Aye
S. Juarez
Absent
N. Mondragon
Aye
T. Barillas
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Reyes-Guerrero
Documents used during the meeting
  • JJMS_LCAP_2023-24 for June board.pdf
  • JamesJordan_Local Indicators_22-23.pdf
  • 23-24 Dec of Need.pdf
  • JJMS - ExED Notice of Terms Supplement 2023-24.pdf
  • Letter from Anita Landecker Regarding ExED's 2023-24 Fee Increase.pdf
  • Revolution_Foods_23-24.pdf
  • CTS Proposal for JJMS v4 (1) (2).pdf
  • 23.24 JJMS EPA Spending Plan.pdf
  • JJMS 23-24 Forecast.xlsm