Alta Public Schools
Minutes
Meeting of the Alta Public Schools Board
Date and Time
Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Zoom Meeting: https://altaps-org.zoom.us/j/83886747318, Meeting ID: 838 8674 7318, Call: +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, L. Castellanos (remote), M. Castro (remote), M. Porras (remote), R. Carranza, S. Cortez (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
N. Saenz
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
Presentation and staff report was issued by Superintendent Victor Aguirre.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Tanner |
Absent
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approved the Changes to the Minutes of 8/9/23
B.
Approve minutes of April 10, 2024
IV. Action Items
A.
Approve Academic Report
Staff report and presentation was presented by Superintendent Victor Aguirre.
Academia Moderna Head of School, Javier Alvarado reported on item A. "Approve IB Policies for AMCS."
Item A votes are as follows:
Moved By Mary Porras
Seconded by Dr. Raul Carranza
Ayes:
Luz Maria Castellanos
Dr. Raul Carranza
Sam Cortez
Mary Porras
Absent:
Mario Castro
Greg Tanner
Item B votes are as follows:
Moved By Mary Porras
Seconded by Samuel Cortez
Ayes:
Luz Maria Castellanos
Dr. Raul Carranza
Sam Cortez
Mary Porras
Absent:
Mario Castro
Greg Tanner
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Castro |
Absent
|
| G. Tanner |
Absent
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Financial Report for March 2024 for AMCS, PTLAMS and APS Central Office
Item B tabled due to presenter not available.
C.
Approve a Draw from the Hamni Bank SFA Credit Account
Presentation and staff report was issued by Jesse Gutierrez and Xavier Reyes from Alta Public Schools.
Board members and APS ensued in a brief discussion. Board member Samuel Cortez requested for APS to re-negotiate payment terms with vendors.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Tanner |
Absent
|
| M. Castro |
Absent
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Authorizing the Pursuit of Bond ReFinancing/School Project and Intent to Reimburse Expenditures
Presentation and staff report was issued by John Phan from Companile Group.
Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion.
Board member Dr. Raul Carranza requested to have the item table for a future meeting when the board president was present for the meeting. Dr. Raul Carranza is requesting for a full board to be present.
Item was tabled.
E.
Approve Application for CSFA Grant to Cover Bond Issuance Costs
Presentation and staff report was presented by John Phan from Companile Group.
Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Absent
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Abstain
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
F.
Approve Declaration of Need Permiting Issuance of Emergency Teacher Permits and EDCode 44258.7(c)(d)
V. Staff Reports
A.
Organization Management, Programs and Operations Report
Staff report and presentation was tabled by Mr. Xavier Reyes.
Closed session was requested for 1 item by Mr. Reyes.
VI. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session: Personnel Matter (1 Item)
Board returned from closed session at 7:50 pm.
Dr Raul Carranza reported no actions taken during closed session.
No public speakers.