James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 21, 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, S. Belle, S. Juarez, T. Barillas
Trustees Absent
N. Mondragon, P. Lambros
Guests Present
DeAnna Jones (remote), G. Lara, P. Reyes-Guerrero, Rebecca Saltoon, V. Albores
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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B. Smith |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
D.
PUBLIC COMMENT
II. FINANCE
A.
Consolidated Application for Federal Funds
Ms. Jones presented the 2023-24 Application for Federal Funding.
Smith- We do this every year to sign for funding
Roll Call | |
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E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
B.
Unaudited Actuals to close out the 2022-23 school year
Jones- Presented the 2022- 23 Unaudited Actuals to close the school year.
- Documents attached, including the calculation spreadsheet, the verification form, and the dashboard showing the JJMS finances.
Roll Call | |
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E. Castillo |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration of purchase of 10 person vans
- What are the risks and liabilities to save $20,000?
- Let's look for other options:
- the cost to finance?
- the cost of insurance?
- the cost of maintenance?
Roll Call | |
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E. Castillo |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
III. Academic Achievement
A.
Local Area Option to teach departmentalized math in grades 6-8 for VERONICA RAMOS
Roll Call | |
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T. Barillas |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B.
Provisional Intern Permit for Jose Prieto
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
C.
Short Term Staff Permit as allowed by Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 80021
Saltoon- Highly recommends Mr. Rodriguez for the position of Educational Specialist teaching our Special Day program.
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Absent
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
D.
Sufficiency of Williams materials- textbook list and forms confirming student access
Roll Call | |
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T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
E.
Academic Calendar for 2023-24, Bell Schedule & Instructional Minutes
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Absent
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
IV. Governance
A.
CLOSED SESSION: Confidential Student Discipline Matter – Consideration of Potential Expulsion Case No.: 2023001
Roll Call | |
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P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
Roll Call | |
---|---|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
B.
Strategic Plan priorities
Smith- we are working on our 5 year strategic plan. Dr. Marsh has made a list of priorities:
- CAASPP scores should make steady progress towards a goal of the majority of students earning a passing score of 3 indicating that they are on grade level in ELA, Math and Science.
- The Strathern property will be developed under a CUP and a gymnasium will be built on that property. Parking and traffic abatement will also be part of the use of Strathern.
- A sucession plan for training current administrators to move upwards in leadership will be implemented.
- Renewal Petition will be submitted to LAUSD in Fall of 2027, before the expiration date of the current charter in June of 2028.
- A robust program of social emotional support and mental health services will be maintained with the result of reducing the frequency of drug use on campus and suicidal students needing hospitalization.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
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T. Barillas |
Aye
|
P. Lambros |
Absent
|
S. Belle |
Aye
|
S. Juarez |
Aye
|
B. Smith |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Absent
|
E. Castillo |
Aye
|
- FY23-24 JJMS - AppforFndng.pdf
- Signed JJMS Unaudited Actuals Cert Form.pdf
- FY23 UAR LAUSD SpEd Template - JJMS.xlsx
- 06.2023 JJMS Financials.pdf
- WilliamsVisit23_24- Middle School Instructional Materials Survey.pdf
- The Instructional Minutes calculation_JJMS_23_24.docx-EmbeddedFile.xlsx - Sheet1.pdf
- 2023-24 Bell Schedule.pdf
- 2023-24 JJMS Academic Calendar (3).pdf
Ms. Gameros would like to invite the Board of Trustees to join our Book Fair- Family Night on 9/28/2023 next week. If there are any donations/book donations from the board for the book fair we would appreciate your support!
Thank you!