CAEP
CFAD
Produced: Jul 11, 2025, 05:20 PM UTC - By Van Rider
02 Antelope Valley Regional Adult Education Consortium
CERTIFIED
Allocation Amendment: 2025-26
Allocation Amendment Summary
Fiscal Declaration
The Fiscal Declaration information in this section has been provided as a courtesy. It has not been changed since CFAD has been approved by the Member Representatives.
- Consortium Name
- 02 Antelope Valley Regional Adult Education Consortium
- Funding Channel
- Direct Funded
- Narrative
- The Antelope Valley Adult Education Consortium members, including AV Adult Education and Antelope Valley College representatives, have unanimously approved a direct-funded approach for the 2025-2026 academic year. This allocation strategy directly aligns with our CAEP 3-year plan goals and supports our annual adult education priorities. Our funding distribution is strategically designed to advance the consortium's core objectives, with significant emphasis on expanding and enhancing workforce training and transition opportunities for adult learners. By investing in both digital and traditional educational resources, we aim to create flexible pathways that accommodate diverse learning needs and schedules, particularly for working adults and those with family responsibilities. A substantial portion of our allocation focuses on improving student retention and completion rates across all programs. This includes targeted interventions for students, comprehensive progress monitoring systems, and structured milestone celebrations to maintain momentum and motivation throughout the educational journey. The consortium recognizes that robust support services are fundamental to student success. Therefore, our funding plan strengthens comprehensive counseling services, expands technology access, and provides enhanced academic support. In response to evolving workforce needs, we are allocating resources to construct a workforce training center and strengthen partnerships with local employers, industry associations, and workforce development agencies. These collaborations will facilitate the development of relevant career pathways and apprenticeship opportunities aligned with regional economic demands, ensuring our adult learners gain marketable skills and credentials. Facility improvements remain a priority to create optimal learning environments. Our allocation includes funding for classroom modernization, technology infrastructure upgrades, and creating versatile learning spaces that support both traditional and innovative instructional approaches. Finally, recognizing the importance of community awareness, we have dedicated resources to enhance our outreach and marketing strategies. This includes multilingual communications, targeted digital campaigns, and community presentations to ensure all potential students and stakeholders are well-informed about available educational opportunities. This funding approach is directly aligned with our CAEP 3-year plan's vision of creating seamless educational pathways for adult learners while addressing barriers to access and completion. By investing in these strategic priorities, the consortium will continue to expand educational opportunities and strengthen workforce development in the Antelope Valley region throughout the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Changes
- No Changes
Amended Member Allocations for 2025-26
Member Agencies
Member Agency | Member Type | Contact | Phone |
---|---|---|---|
Antelope Valley Union High | High School District | Brandy Berryman | (661) 483-2309 |
Southern Kern Unified | Unified School District | n/a | |
Antelope Valley CCD | District | Van Rider | (661) 722-6707 |
Certification & Assurances
By clicking "Approve" on the approval cards below, you are certifying the CFAD as well as confirming that you and ALL consortium members agree to the Assurances listed below.
Assurances
Membership & Decision-Making
- I certify that any community college district, school district, or county office of education, or any joint powers authority consisting of community college districts, school districts, county offices of education, or a combination of these, located within the boundaries of the adult education region shall be permitted to join the consortium as a member (EC 84905 (a)(b). (See Membership Box above).
- I certify that only members as described above (and in EC 84905) are allowed to join my consortium as members and participate in decision making and approvals whether in a public meeting, or via the NOVA planning, budgeting & expense reporting system.
- I certify that as a condition of joining a consortium, as a member, I shall commit to reporting any funds (as described in EC 84916) available to that member for the purposes of education and workforce services for adults and the uses of those funds through the annual Program Area exercise in NOVA for reporting leveraged funds, and instructional hours.
- I certify that as a member of the consortium my district shall be represented only by an official designated by the governing board of the member (EC 84905 (c)).
- I certify that as a member of the consortium, I shall participate in any decision made by the consortium (EC 84905 (d)(1)(A)).
- I certify that all decision made by the consortium and its members is final (EC 84905 (d)(1)(F)).
- I certify that I will adhere to the consortium rules and procedures and, as agreed upon by the consortium members, to any additional by-laws, charters, etc.
Public Meetings
- I certify that a proposed decision is considered at an open, properly noticed public meeting of the consortium at which members of the public may comment (EC 84905 (d)(1)(B)).
- I certify that the consortium has provided the public with adequate notice of a proposed decision and considered any comments submitted by members of the public, and any comments submitted by members of the public have been distributed publicly (EC 84905 (d)(1)(C)).
- I certify that the consortium has requested comments regarding a proposed decision from other entities located in the adult education region that provide education and workforce services for adults (EC 84905 (d)(1)(D)(i)).
- I certify that the consortium has requested comments regarding a proposed decision from other entities located in the adult education region that provide education and workforce services for adults (EC 84905 (d)(1)(D)(i)).
- I certify that the consortium has considered input provided by pupils, teachers employed by local educational agencies, community college faculty, principals, administrators, classified staff, and the local bargaining units of the school districts and community college districts before it makes a decision (EC 84905 (d)(1)(E)).
- I certify that in addition to the meeting requirements listed in EC 84905, and as agreed upon by the consortium members, that I will follow the public meeting requirements listed in the Ralph M. Brown Act as the Brown Act applies to the governing body of any “local body created by state or federal statute.” (Ed. Code, section 54952.)
Reporting Requirements
- I certify that I will participate in completing and updating any consortium long range and/or short range planning efforts and/or budget work plans (EC 84906, 84914(a)).
- I certify that all CAEP expenses have been expended in the CAEP seven program areas, and services provided are consistent with the 3-year plan, the annual plan, and my district’s work plan & budget as submitted in NOVA (EC 84913 (1-7), 84906, 8914(a)).
- I certify that my expenditures of CAEP funds match the objectives/activities included in the annual plan and the member work plan (EC 84906, 84914(a)).
- I certify that my expenditures of CAEP funds adhere to the allowable uses of funds as identified in the CAEP Fiscal Management Guide.
- I certify that I will report student level enrollment data and outcomes as prescribed by the State CAEP Office (EC 84920).
- I certify that I will share financial expenditure and progress reports with the members of my regional consortium.
- I certify that I understand that as a member if I do not meet any of these items I have certified, I will be deemed an ineffective member which may result in a loss or reduction of CAEP funding (EC 84914(b)).
- I certify that all CAEP expenses have been expended only for the education of persons 18 years of age or older (EC 84901(a)).
Certification
Antelope Valley CCD - Member Representative
Van Rider - Dean of Workforce Development and Community Engagement
- vrider@avc.edu
- (661) 722-6707
Antelope Valley Union High - Member Representative
Brandy Berryman - Accounting Analyst
- bberryman@avhsd.org
- (661) 483-2309
Jo Morgan-Kim - Regional Director College/Career Prep & Adult Education
- jokim@avhsd.org
- (661) 483-2302