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Alta Public Schools

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APS Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

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8001 Santa Fe Ave., Walnut Park, CA 90255

2410 Broadway, Walnut Park, CA 90255

2547 Flower St., Huntington Park, CA 90255

6350 N Laurel Canyon Blvd, #201, North Hollywood CA 91606

9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90201

Directors Present

G. Tanner (remote), M. Castro, M. Porras (remote), R. Carranza

Directors Absent

L. Castellanos, S. Cortez

Guests Present

G. Aleman (remote), G. Mendez, M. Rascon, N. Saenz, R. Villalobos

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Carranza called a meeting of the board of directors of Alta Public Schools to order on Wednesday Oct 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM.

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

Following speakers addressed the board during public comment

Susana Silva

Nancy Castorena

Maria Morales

Claudia Rosales

Noemi Galvez

Maribel Gonzalez

Leticia Quesada

Isabel Martinez

Alexiss Sanchez

Alejandro Munoz

Maria Valenzuela

Erika Hernandez

Martha Galan

Maribel Ramirez

Roman Ramirez

Celene Manilla

Gabriela Padilla

Eddie Martinez

Meachie

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve New Hires

M. Castro made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Tanner
Aye
R. Carranza
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
M. Porras
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent

B.

Approve Minutes of the June 11th, 2025 Board Meeting

M. Castro made a motion to Approve minutes from Board meeting on June 11th, 2025.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.

Minutes previously approved on July 8, 2025.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Carranza
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
G. Tanner
Aye
M. Porras
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
L. Castellanos
Absent

C.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting June 13, 2025

M. Castro made a motion to Approve Minutes from Board meeting on June 13, 2025.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.

Minutes previously approved on July 8, 2025.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Carranza
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
G. Tanner
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
M. Castro
Aye
M. Porras
Aye

D.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025 - No quorum.  

E.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting June 24, 2025

M. Castro made a motion to approve the minutes from board meeting on June 24, 2025 Special Meeting of the APS Board on 06-24-25.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.

Minutes approved on consent agenda.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Carranza
Aye
G. Tanner
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
M. Porras
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
M. Castro
Aye

F.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting July 9, 2025

M. Castro made a motion to approve the minutes from board meeting on July 9, 2025. Meeting of the APS Board on 07-09-25.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Porras
Aye
R. Carranza
Aye
G. Tanner
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
M. Castro
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent

G.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting August 13, 2025

M. Castro made a motion to approve the minutes from August 13, 2025 Meeting of the Alta Public Schools Board on 08-13-25.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Carranza
Aye
M. Porras
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
G. Tanner
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
L. Castellanos
Absent

H.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting August 20, 2025

Minutes approved on September 10, 2025.

I.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting September 10, 2025

M. Castro made a motion to approve the minutes from board meeting on September 10, 2025. Meeting of the Alta Public Schools Board on 09-10-25.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.

Minutes approved in consent agenda.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Castellanos
Absent
G. Tanner
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
R. Carranza
Aye
M. Porras
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent

J.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting September 12, 2025

M. Castro made a motion to approve the minutes from board meeting on September 12, 2025. Special Board Meeting on 09-12-25.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.

Minutes approved through consent calendar.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Castro
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
M. Porras
Aye
R. Carranza
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
G. Tanner
Aye

K.

Approve Minutes from Board Meeting September 22, 2025

M. Castro made a motion to approve the minutes from board meeting on September 22, 2025 Alta Public Schools and Special Board Meeting Agenda on 09-22-25.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Castellanos
Absent
M. Castro
Aye
R. Carranza
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
G. Tanner
Aye
M. Porras
Aye

IV. Academic Report

A.

Academic Report Presentation

Staff report and presentation was presented by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.

V. Action Items

A.

Review & Approve Award of Contract--Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Services

R. Carranza made a motion to Approve and award Food Service Management Company to Top Notch Catering LLC.
M. Castro seconded the motion.

Presentation and staff report was presented by Dr. Glenda Aleman.  Recommendation was made to award contract to Top Notch Catering LLC.

 

The board and staff ensued in a brief discussion. 

 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Castellanos
Absent
M. Castro
Aye
G. Tanner
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
R. Carranza
Aye
M. Porras
Aye

B.

Review & Approve August Financials Update including the Check Register for Academia Moderna, Prepa Tec - Los Angeles, Central Office

M. Castro made a motion to Approve August financials for Academia Moderna, Prepatec Los Angeles, and Central Office.
G. Tanner seconded the motion.

Presentation and financial reports for Academia Moderna, Prepatec Los Angeles, and Central Office were presented by Marie Arce from Charter Impact.  

 

Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion for each presentation such as Academia Moderna financials, Prepatec Los Angeles financials, and Central Office financials.

 

Motion to approve Academia Moderna Charter School August Financials was moved by Mario Castro and seconded by Greg Tanner.

 

Ayes:

Dr. Raul Carranza

Mary Porras

Mario Castro

Greg Tanner

 

Noes:

None

 

Motion to approve Prepatec Los Angeles August Financials was moved by Mario Castro and seconded by Mary Porras.

 

Ayes:

Dr. Raul Carranza

Mary Porras

Mario Castro

Greg Tanner

 

Noes:

None

 

Motion to approve Central Office August Financials was moved by Dr. Raul Carranza and seconded by Mario Castro.

 

Ayes:

Dr. Raul Carranza

Mary Porras

Mario Castro

Greg Tanner

 

Noes:

None

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Carranza
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
M. Porras
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
G. Tanner
Aye

VI. Organization Management, Programs and Operations Report

A.

OMPO Report

Meal Program update was presented by Jesse Gutierrez and Dr. Glenda Aleman presented an update on the Farm To School program.

 

HR Update was provided by Ms. Guadalupe Mendez, APS HR Senior Director.

VII. Closed Session

A.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): two matters

Board Chair Dr. Raul Carranza recused himself from closed session.  

 

Board member Mario Castro reported out from closed session.  No formal action taken, informational only.  

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Porras

B.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: November 12, 2025

Documents used during the meeting
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