Alta Public Schools
Minutes
Meeting of the Alta Public Schools Board
Date and Time
Wednesday April 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Zoom: https://altaps-org.zoom.us/j/83886747318, ID: 838 8674 7318, +16699006833,,83886747318#
In Person:
8001 Sant Fe Ave., Walnut Park, CA 90255
2410 Broadway, Walnut Park, CA 90255
2547 Flower St., Huntington Park, CA 90255
10616 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles CA 900047
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, M. Porras (remote), R. Carranza, S. Cortez (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Chavarria
Guests Present
N. Saenz
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approved the Minutes of 3/13/24
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| A. Chavarria |
Absent
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
IV. Action Items
A.
Approve Academic Report
Presentation and staff report was presented by Mr. Victor Aguirre, APS Superintendent.
Staff report for Academia Moderna was presented by Mr. Javier Alvarado, Academia Moderna Principal.
Staff report for Prepa Tec LA Middle School was presented by Ms. Cecilia Marquez, Prepa Tec Middle School Principal.
Board members ensued in a brief discussion with staff regarding presentation.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| A. Chavarria |
Absent
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Financial Report for February 2024 for AMCS, PTLAMS and APS Central Office
Presentation and Staff Report was presented by Matthew Percin, Charter Impact. Financial reports for Academia Moderna Charter School, Prepa Tec Middle School and Central Office was reported by Matthew Percin.
Board member Raul Carranza asked for Fiscal policies for APS.
Financial Report for Academia Moderna Charter Schools
Moved by Board member Mario Castro and seconded by Board Member Greg Tanner
Ayes:
Raul Carranza
Sam Cortez
Mario Castro
Mary Porras
Luz Maria Castellanos
Greg Tanner
Nay:
None
Absent:
Azucena Chavarria
Financial Report for Prepa Tec LA Middle School
Moved by Board member Mario Castro and seconded by Board Member Raul Carranza.
Ayes:
Raul Carranza
Sam Cortez
Mario Castro
Mary Porras
Luz Maria Castellanos
Greg Tanner
Nay:
None
Absent:
Azucena Chavarria
Financial Report for Central Office
Moved by Board member Mario Castro and seconded by Board Member Raul Carranza.
Ayes:
Raul Carranza
Sam Cortez
Mario Castro
Mary Porras
Luz Maria Castellanos
Greg Tanner
Nay:
None
Absent:
Azucena Chavarria
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Chavarria |
Absent
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Continuance of Contract with CLA Auditor for FY2023-2024
Staff report was presented by CEO, Xavier Reyes.
Board members ensued in a discussion regarding the agenda item.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| A. Chavarria |
Absent
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
V. Staff Reports
A.
Organization Management, Programs and Operations Report
Staff report for Central Kitchen was presented by Jesse Gutierrez after Item I, Academic Report. Board members ensued in a discussion regarding the Central Kitchen presentation.
Item V was continued by CEO, Xavier Reyes. Organization Enrollment report was presented by Xavier Reyes.
Board member Luz Maria Castellanos ensued in a discussion regarding student retention, enrollment and recruitment strategies.
VI. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session: Personnel Matter (1 Item)
No items under closed session to discuss.
No Public Speakers.