Alta Public Schools
Minutes
Meeting of the Alta Public Schools Board
Date and Time
Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
In Person:
8001 Santa 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
Zoom: https://altaps-org.zoom.us/j/89498453252, Meeting ID: 894 9845 3252, Phone: (669) 900-6833,
Directors Present
G. Tanner (remote), L. Castellanos (remote), M. Castro (remote), M. Porras (remote), R. Carranza (remote), S. Cortez (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
N. Saenz (remote), X. Reyes (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
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| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Absent
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
IV. Action Items
A.
Approve October 2024 Financials for Academia Moderna, Prepa Tec LA and Central Office
Note: Board Member Luz Maria Castellanos signed onto the meeting at 6:29 pm.
Board Member Dr. Raul Carranza logged off at 6:28 pm, Dr. Raul Carranza reconnected at 6:40 pm.
Presentation and staff report was presented by Jim Surmeian from Charter Impact.
Approve October 2024 for Academia Moderna was moved by Sam Cortez, and seconded by Luz Maria Castellanos.
Ayes:
Dr. Raul Carranza
Greg Tanner
Samuel Cortez
Luz Maria Castellanos
Mary Porras
Mario Castro
Noes:
None
Approve October 2024 for Prepa Tec LA Middle School was moved by Mario Castro, and seconded by Greg Tanner.
Ayes:
Dr. Raul Carranza
Greg Tanner
Samuel Cortez
Luz Maria Castellanos
Mary Porras
Mario Castro
Noes:
None
Approve October 2024 for Prepa Tec LA Middle School was moved by Mario Castro, and seconded by Samuel Cortez.
Ayes:
Dr. Raul Carranza
Greg Tanner
Samuel Cortez
Luz Maria Castellanos
Mary Porras
Mario Castro
Noes:
None
Jim Surmeian from Charter Impact notified the board members that Mr. Mark Hendrie will be presented staff reports as today will be his last meeting.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
B.
AMCS & PTLA: Comprehensive Safety Plan
Staff report and presentation was provided by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Ms. Villalobos informed the board the Safety Plan differed from the Safety Plan that was filed 2 years ago which were highlighted in Ms. Villalobos such as the removal of COVID information and Independent Studies policies.
Board member Mary Porras and Ms. Villalobos ensued in brief conversation.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
C.
AMCS & PTLA: EL Master Plan
Staff report and presentation was provided by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Ms Villalobos highlighted some of the updates to the EL Plan such as more resources and SLPs for newcomers and long term English Learners to match CA Dash Board.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
D.
APS Suicide Prevention Policy
Staff report and presentation was provided by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Motion moved by Board member Greg Tanner.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Castro |
Aye
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| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Student Discipline Policy
Staff report and presentation was provided by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Motion moved by Board member Mary Porras.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
F.
Approve APS Expenditures Reimbursement Requisition #1 from 2024 Bond Revenues
Staff report was provided to the APS board members by CEO Mr. Xavier Reyes.
Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion. Dr. Raul Carranza is requesting for finance committee to report on such items. Regular quarterly Finance Committee meetings were suggested.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
G.
Approve the Reestablishment of the Hamni Bank Line of Credit for the APS SFA Central Kitchen
Staff report was provided to the APS board members by CEO Mr. Xavier Reyes.
Board members and staff members ensued in a brief discussion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
V. Academic Report
A.
Academic Report Presentation
Academic Reports for Academia Moderna and Prepa Tec LA Middle School were reported by Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.
Board members ensued in a brief discussion regarding reports.
No public speakers.