Alta Public Schools
Minutes
Alta Public Schools Board Meeting Agenda
Date and Time
Wednesday November 19, 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), L. Castellanos (remote), M. Castro, R. Carranza
Directors Absent
M. Porras, S. Cortez
Guests Present
N. Saenz, R. Villalobos
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve New Hires
Item approved via approval of consent agenda.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
B.
Approve October 8, 2025 Minutes
Item approved via consent agenda.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
IV. Academic Report
A.
Academic Report
Staff report and presentation was presented by APS Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Academia Moderna Head of School, Ms. Taylor Evans reported on Academia Moderna Charter School.
Board member Dr. Raul Carranza asked for enrollment information for Academia Moderna.
Prepa Tec Los Angeles Head of School, Dr. Marquis Newell reported on Prepa Tec Los Angeles.
Ms. Marisa Rascon, EXL director reported on the EXL, Homeless and Foster Information, and the winter program for both school sites.
Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos presented enrollment information for both school sites.
B.
AB 1234 - Brown Act and Ethics Training
Presentation and staff report was presented by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos reminding board members that they need to proceed with Brown Act Training per AB 1234 for board members that have served as of 01/01/2025.
Upcoming Training Dec 10 and needs to be completed before 01/01/2026.
Dr. Raul Carranza asked if it will be a group training or zoom training.
Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion.
V. Action Items
A.
Appeal to LACOEs Board for PTLA Renewal
Staff report was presented by APS Superintendent, Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Staff and board members ensued in a discussion.
Dr. Carranza directed questions to Ms. Villalobos regarding LAUSD denial and how it will affect Academia Moderna next year. Dr. Carranza questioned if other charters are having the same issues with LAUSD's Welligent access to log in SPED services.
Dr. Carranza is requesting that the board is provided with a 300 report or the equivalent starting with the December board meeting.
Dr. Carranza requested for members to read on AB 1505 for renewal process and requirements.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
B.
Review & Approve Financials Update including the Check Register for Academia Moderna, Prepa Tec - Los Angeles, Central Office
Staff report and presentation was presented by Marie Arce from Charter Impact.
Dr. Raul Carranza questioned one of the expenses for Granite Communication vs. Charter Communications for $11K.
Dr. Carranza also asked if Central office expenses also accounts for SFA services. Answer is yes.
Dr. Carranza is following up on a previous request to have separate accounting for SFA and Central Office.
Motion to Approve Interim Budget for Central office
Motion was moved by board member Mario Castro and seconded by Dr. Raul Carranza.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
C.
Dashboard Narrative
Staff report and presentation was presented by APS Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Board and staff ensued in a brief discussion.
Dr. Carranza made the motion with the understanding that we do not miss the deadline, per Dr. Carranza this is the 2nd time deadline has not been met since he has been on the board.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
D.
TUPE Policy
Presentation and staff report was presented to the board by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
E.
Alta Public Schools Wellness Policy
Staff report and presentation was presented by Dr. Jesse Gutierrez and supported by Dr. Glenda Aleman.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
F.
Corporate Resolution
Staff report and presentation was presented to the board members by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
VI. Organization Management, Programs and Operations Report
A.
OMPO Report
OMPO report not issued.
B.
Meal Program Update
Meal Program Update was provided by Dr. Jesse Gutierrez from the SFA.
C.
Human Resources Update
No HR updates.
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
No action taken, informational only.
Motion to go into close session at 8:32pm
Dr. Raul Carranza recused himself from closed session for one of the items.
9:30 back from close session.
B.
Conference with HR and Superintendent - Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): two matters
No action taken, informational only.
Motion to go into close session at 8:32pm
Dr. Raul Carranza recused himself from closed session for one of the items.
9:30 back from close session.
The following speakers addressed the Alta Public Schools board of directors
Maribel Gonzalez
Letty Quezada
Antonio Gonzalez
Rebecca Sanchez
Nena Valenzuela
Martha Galan
Maria Duran
Lydia Juarez
Luis Padilla
Margarita Ruiz
Martha Barajas
Martha Sandoval
Norma Diaz
Salvador Diaz
Olivia (zoom)