James Jordan Middle School Board of Trustees
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 21, 2024 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.
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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
N. Mondragon, P. Garza, T. Barillas, V. Garza
Trustees Absent
E. Castillo
Guests Present
G. Lara, M. Johnston, M. Marsh, P. Reyes-Guerrero, Sohail Bhatri, V. Albores
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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T. Barillas |
Aye
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V. Garza |
Aye
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E. Castillo |
Absent
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P. Garza |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comment
E.
Update on School Information
II. FINANCE
A.
October Financial report from ExED
Mike reviewed the dashboard and addressed the yellow zone, which is a default.
JJMS has strong reserves.
Attendance columns are lined up with the income statement.
Actual attendance up to month 3, 97.1%, and forecast P2 at 96.1%
JJMS is expected to have 71 days' cash on hand by the end of the year, which is 19.6%.
Roll Call | |
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V. Garza |
Aye
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E. Castillo |
Absent
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P. Garza |
Aye
|
T. Barillas |
Aye
|
N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
B.
First Interim report
The state and district template of the financials at JJMS.
Roll Call | |
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V. Garza |
Aye
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T. Barillas |
Aye
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E. Castillo |
Absent
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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P. Garza |
Aye
|
C.
Ratification of Project Manager contract for facility projects
JJMS solicited and considered three proposals for Facility Project management.
The JJMS Administrators interviewed and selected KDI and the specific person JoAnn Koplin to serve as our owner's agent in facilities issues until all outstanding issues are resolved.
Roll Call | |
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T. Barillas |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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E. Castillo |
Absent
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V. Garza |
Aye
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P. Garza |
Aye
|
D.
Presentation of 2023-24 Annual Audit
Roll Call | |
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P. Garza |
Aye
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T. Barillas |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
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V. Garza |
Aye
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E. Castillo |
Absent
|
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Provisional Intern Permit application
Item was removed from agenda as there is no longer a need for this PIP.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Next board meeting December 12, 2024
Roll Call | |
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P. Garza |
Aye
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E. Castillo |
Absent
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T. Barillas |
Aye
|
V. Garza |
Aye
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N. Mondragon |
Aye
|
- dashboard summary.docx
- Lead Teacher Report 11_21_24.pdf
- JJMS 10.2024 Board Financials.pdf
- JJMS FY25 First Interim.pdf
- Koplin Facility Project Manager.pdf
Dr. Marsh presented the CA Dashboard for JJMS, LAUSD, the state, and Northridge Middle School.
Mr. Bhatri, the 8th-grade lead teacher, presented the academic priorities for each department.