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Meeting of the Alta Public Schools Board

Date and Time

Wednesday February 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

Zoom: https://altaps-org.zoom.us/j/82927652767, Meeting ID: 829 2765 2767, Phone: (669) 900 6833 US
 

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 

 

Directors Present

G. Tanner (remote), M. Castro (remote), M. Porras (remote), R. Carranza (remote), S. Cortez (remote)

Directors Absent

L. Castellanos

Guests Present

G. Mendez, N. Saenz, R. Villalobos, X. Reyes

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

X. Reyes called a meeting of the board of directors of Alta Public Schools to order on Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM.

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No Speakers.

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes of the January 8, 2025 Board Meeting

G. Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes from January 8, 2025 Meeting of the Alta Public Schools Board on 01-08-25.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.

Consent agenda approved.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Carranza
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
G. Tanner
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
M. Castro
Aye
M. Porras
Aye

B.

Approve minutes of the January 30, 2025 Board Meeting

G. Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes from January 30, 2025 Meeting of the Alta Public Schools Board on 01-30-25.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.

Consent agenda approved.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Tanner
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
R. Carranza
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
L. Castellanos
Absent
M. Porras
Aye

C.

Approve New Hires

G. Tanner made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
R. Carranza seconded the motion.

Consent agenda approved.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Carranza
Aye
G. Tanner
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
S. Cortez
Absent
M. Porras
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent

IV. Academic Report

A.

Academic Report Presentation

Presentation and staff report was presented by APS Superintendent Ms. Rachel Villalobos.  

Report included employee recognition for the month, iReady data comparison between 1st and 2nd administration for Academia Moderna Charter School and Prepatec LA Middle School, updates on Community Schools Grant, WASC Accreditation, and Charter Renewal.   

 

Staff and board members ensued in a brief discussion regarding staff report.  

V. Action Items

A.

Approve January 2024 Financials for Academia Moderna, Prepa Tec LA and Central Office

Update Information:  No Vote Required.

 

Presentation and staff report was presented by Mark Hendrie from Charter Impact.  

 

Staff members and board members ensued in a discussion regarding staff report.  

B.

Approve and/or Update the Alta Public Schools Fiscal Policies and Procedures

Presentation and staff report was presented by APS CEO, Mr. Xavier Reyes. Staff recommendation is to move item to Budget Committee for review.  

C.

Approve and/or Update the MOUs for CMO Management Fees

Presentation and staff report was presented by APS CEO, Mr. Xavier Reyes. Staff recommendation is to move item to Budget Committee for review.  

D.

Approve and/or Update the Facility Lease Agreements for Academia Moderna, PTLAMS, Central Office, Parent Center and Central Kitchen

Presentation and staff report was presented by APS CEO, Mr. Xavier Reyes. Staff recommendation is to move item to Budget Committee for review.  

E.

Approve to Extend Annual Audit Services by CliftonLarsenAllen

R. Carranza made a motion to Approve an extension for annual audit services with CliftonLarsenAllen.
G. Tanner seconded the motion.

Staff report and presentation were presented by Mr. Xavier Reyes.  

 

Staff and board members ensued in a brief discussion regarding staff report.  

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Tanner
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
M. Porras
Aye
R. Carranza
Aye
S. Cortez
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent

F.

Approve the Opening of an Investment Money Market Account at Hanmi Bank with Unrestricted Funds

Staff Report was presented by Mr. Xavier Reyes.  

Staff and board members ensued in a discussion regarding staff report.  

 

G.

Approve - Academia Moderna LCAP Mid Year Review

R. Carranza made a motion to Approve Academia Moderna Charter School LCAP Mid Year Review.
S. Cortez seconded the motion.

Staff Report and presentation was issued by Dr. Newell and Ms. Rachel Villalobos.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Porras
Aye
G. Tanner
Aye
S. Cortez
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
R. Carranza
Aye
M. Castro
Aye

H.

Approve - Prepa Tec LCAP Mid Year Review

M. Castro made a motion to Approve Prepatec LA Middle School LCAP Mid Year Review.
S. Cortez seconded the motion.

Staff report and presentation was presented by Dr. Newell and Ms Rachel Villalobos.

 

 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Tanner
Aye
M. Castro
Aye
S. Cortez
Aye
R. Carranza
Aye
L. Castellanos
Absent
M. Porras
Aye

VI. Organization Management, Programs and Operations Report

A.

CEO Report

CEO staff report was presented by Mr. Xavier Reyes.

 

Board members and CEO ensued in a brief discussion.

Bond Facilities update was presented to the board.

 

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Carranza

B.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: Mach 12, 2025