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
C.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
---|---|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
D.
PUBLIC COMMENT
II. Academic Achievement
A.
Consider approval of 2023-24 LCAP
Roll Call | |
---|---|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
B.
Report on Local Indicators required for the California Department of Education dashboard
There were no areas of significant concern.
We have a large number of parent engagement.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
C.
Declaration of Need for 2023-24
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.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
D.
Local Area Option for credentialed educators
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
III. FINANCE
A.
Consideration of proposed budget for 2023-24
- 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
Roll Call | |
---|---|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B.
Renewal of ExEd vendor contract-update of fees for 2023-24
Roll Call | |
---|---|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
C.
Revolution Foods contract approval
Revolution Foods is the cater that serves our students breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
D.
Charter Tech contract renewal
Ms. Smith has asked for an itemized report.
More details in the August board meeting.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
E.
Education Protection Account
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
IV. Governance
A.
Executive Director agreement and compensation
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
- 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
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