Alta Public Schools
Minutes
Meeting of the APS Board
Date and Time
Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
Zoom: https://altaps-org.zoom.us/j/83280986858, Meeting ID: 832 8098 6858, Phone: (669)900-6833
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), L. Castellanos (remote), M. Castro (remote), R. Carranza, S. Cortez (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Porras
Guests Present
G. Mendez, N. Saenz, R. Villalobos, 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 February 12, 2025 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
B.
Approve New Hires
Motion was made to approve consent agenda.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
IV. Closed Session
A.
Personnel Matters (2 Items)
No action was taken.
V. Academic Report
A.
Academic Report Presentation
Motion to table Item V Academic Report
Action Item VI - Item A, B, and C tabled until the March 26. 2025.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
VI. Action Items
A.
Approve February 2024 Financials for Academia Moderna, Prepa Tec LA and Central Office
Item was Tabled.
B.
Approve Fiscal Recovery Plan for Alta Public Schools
Item was tabled.
C.
Approve the New Alta Public Schools Organizational Chart
Item was tabled.
D.
APS Special Education Compliance Policy
Staff report was presented by Superintendent Rachel Villalobos.
Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
E.
LAUSD Compliance Monitoring & Certification of Board Compliance Review
Staff report was presented by Superintendent Rachel Villalobos
Motion: Approve LAUSD Certification of Compliance Monitoring and Certification of Board Plans Review for Academia Moderna Charter School 2024-2025.
Moved: Greg Tanner
Seconded by Dr. Raul Carranza
Ayes:
Mario Castro
Luz Maria Castellanos
Sam Cortes
Greg Tanner
Dr. Raul Carranza
Noes:
None
Absent:
Mary Porras
Motion: Approve LAUSD Certification of Compliance Monitoring and Certification of Board Plans Review for Prepatec LA Middle School 2024-225
Moved by Mario Castro
Seconded by Sam Cortez
Ayes:
Mario Castro
Luz Maria Castellanos
Sam Cortes
Greg Tanner
Dr. Raul Carranza
Noes:
None
Absent:
Mary Porras
Motion: Approve Master Plan for English Learners Certification.
Motion by Dr. Raul Carranza
Seconded by Mario Castro
Ayes:
Mario Castro
Luz Maria Castellanos
Sam Cortes
Greg Tanner
Dr. Raul Carranza
Noes:
None
Absent:
Mary Porras
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
F.
APS Immigration Policy
Presentation and staff report was presented by Superintendent Rachel Villalobos.
Board members and staff ensued in a brief discussion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Castro |
Aye
|
| G. Tanner |
Aye
|
| R. Carranza |
Aye
|
| L. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| S. Cortez |
Aye
|
| M. Porras |
Absent
|
No Public Speakers.