Alta Public Schools
Minutes
Regular APS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 17, 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
4141 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
8519 Luxor St., Downey, CA 90241
Directors Present
G. Tanner (remote), M. Castro, R. Carranza
Directors Absent
L. Castellanos, M. Porras, S. Cortez
Guests Present
G. Aleman (remote), G. Mendez, M. Rascon, 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 A was approved via the consent agenda
Moved by Mario Castro
Seconded by Dr. Raul Carranza
Ayes:
Greg Tanner
Mario Castro
Dr. Raul Carranza
Naes:
None
Absent:
Samuel Cortez
Luz Maria Castellanos
Mary Porras
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| L. Castellanos |
Absent
|
B.
Approve November 19, 2025 Minutes
Item B was approved via the consent agenda.
Moved by Mario Castro
Seconded by Dr. Raul Carranza
Ayes:
Greg Tanner
Dr. Raul Carranza
Mario Castro
Naes:
None
Absent:
Samuel Cortez
Luz Maria Castellanos
Mary Porras
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| L. Castellanos |
Absent
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
IV. Academic Report
A.
Academic Report
Staff report and presentation for the following items was presented by Superintendent Ms. Villalobos.
- LAUSD Denial Appeal to LACOE
- LAUSD 25-26 Calendar of Significant Deadlines 24-25 Audited Financial Statements Request for Extension.
- LAUSD 25-26 Calendar of Significant Deadlines: Compliance Monitoring Board Certification.
- PTLA Parent Compliant. Additional reporting was provided by PTLA Head of School, Dr. Newell.
- 26-27 Lottery
- AMCS & PTLA Suspension/Expulsions report was presented by Head of Schools Ms. Evans for Academia Moderna and Dr. Newell for Prepa Tec Los Angeles.
- IB MYP Update was presented by Head of School Dr. Newell for Prepa Tec Los Angeles.
- Student and staff of the month report was presented by Head of Schools. Head of School Ms. Evans reported for Academia Moderna and Head of School Dr. Newell reported for Prepa Tec Los Angeles.
- Enrichment Activities report was presented by EXL Director, Ms. Rascon.
B.
AB 1234 - Brown Act and Ethics Training Due January 1, 2026
Staff report was provided by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos. Board members were reminded that Brown Act & Ethics Training is due by January 1, 2026.
V. Action Items
A.
Approve Vended Meals Contract with Revolution Foods
Staff report and presentation was presented by Dr. Jesse Gutierrez and Dr. Glenda Aleman.
Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Absent
|
B.
Compliance Monitoring Board Certification
Staff report and presentation was presented by Superintendent, Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Absent
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
C.
Review & Approve Financials Update including the Check Register for Academia Moderna, Prepa Tec - Los Angeles, Central Office
Staff presentation and reporting was presented by Marie Arce from Charter Impact.
Board members and staff ensued in brief discussions regarding reports and presentation.
Approval of Prepa Tec Los Angeles November Financials was
Moved by Dr. Raul Carranza
Seconded by Mario Castro
Ayes:
Greg Tanner
Dr. Raul Carranza
Mario Castro
Noes:
None
Approval of Academia Moderna November Financials was
Moved by Dr. Raul Carranza
Seconded by Mario Castro
Ayes:
Greg Tanner
Dr. Raul Carranza
Mario Castro
Noes:
None
Approval of Central Office November Financials was
Moved by Dr. Raul Carranza
Seconded by Mario Castro
Ayes:
Greg Tanner
Dr. Raul Carranza
Mario Castro
Noes:
None
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Cortez |
Absent
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Absent
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
D.
2024-25 Audited Financial Statements
VI. Organization Management, Programs and Operations Report
A.
OMPO Report
No OMPO report.
B.
Meal Program Update
Meal Program and SFA kitchen updated report was presented by Dr. Jesse Gutierrez and Dr. Glenda Aleman.
Dr. Raul Carranza requested that for the next board meeting if Meal Program to provide a final breakdown on the total spent on the renovation project for the kitchen from beginning to end.
C.
Human Resources Update
No HR Update.
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 moved to closed session at 7:23 pm and returned from closed session at 8:50 pm.
Board member Mario Castro reported no action was taken.
1 public speaker
Maribel Gonzalez