CAEP
CFAD

Produced: Aug 22, 2024, 11:02 PM UTC - By Angel Villalon

34 Mt. San Antonio Regional Consortium for Adult Education
CERTIFIED

Allocation Amendment: 2024-25

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
34 Mt. San Antonio Regional Consortium for Adult Education
Funding Channel
Direct Funded
Narrative
The Mt. San Antonio Regional Consortium focuses on resource allocation and utilization in yearly and 3-Year Plans. Members of the Consortium collaborated on the 3-Year Plan with a primary aim to cater to the needs of current and prospective students, within an educational landscape reshaped by statewide COVID-19 responses and protocols. As we navigate the post-pandemic era, the Consortium is strategically addressing adult education priorities in the region, particularly in areas experiencing current and burgeoning shortages of skilled workers. The 2022 3-Year Plan particularly targets healthcare workforce demands exacerbated by COVID-19-related nurse retirements in addition to expanding Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies to raise awareness among potential students about our diverse programs and instructional methods. To bridge these gaps, the Consortium actively reconnects with former students and recruits new adult learners through targeted marketing, outreach, and partnerships. Additionally, investments in technology enhance online learning experiences, benefiting employed individuals, parents, and those with transportation limitations. The surge in online learning has improved student outcomes, benefiting the employed, parents, and those with limited access to transportation. Recognizing this trend, the 3-Year Plan prioritizes investments in technology to enhance distance learning experiences for both students and staff, ensuring access to high-quality instruction from the comfort of their homes. The consortium continues efforts to foster interaction and collaboration with American Job Centers (AJCCs) and related student support agencies remain integral, as outlined in the June 2019 3-Year Plan. Furthermore, the 2022 3-Year Plan carries over a previously paused goal: the establishment of integrated transition counseling services across adult schools and college programs. Progress has been made with the hiring of adjunct counselors stationed at each adult school within the Consortium. These counselors facilitate the transition process to community colleges and provide vital support services, fostering a seamless transition for students. CAEP Workgroups are developing materials to promote career pathways and smooth transitions, including articulation agreements between member institutions and the college. These efforts are complemented by events like the annual Mt. SAC Adult Ed Day aimed at promoting pathways to college programs and showcasing the array of student services available to support this transition, which saw a significant increase in attendance in 2024 over 2023. This success shows the growing interest and engagement within the community, with expectations of even greater participation in the coming years. The Consortium remains steadfast in its commitment to providing inclusive education and services to adults with disabilities, reflected in budget allocations and expenditures. However, concerns persist regarding future funding, driven by proposed fiscal changes to CAEP funding, economic uncertainties, operational costs, and potential financial obligations stemming from local school employee union contracts. Despite these challenges, the Consortium's objectives remain centered on facilitating economic recovery for both its students and the broader region, underscoring its resilience and determination in navigating evolving educational landscapes.
Changes
No Changes

Amended Member Allocations for 2024-25

Type of allocation amendment

May revise

May Revise COLA increased our consortium member allocations by $132,905. Member amounts are determi Office.

Member AgencyAmended AllocationAdjustment Made
Baldwin Park Unified$7,291,514$22,372
Bassett Unified$3,094,521$9,495
Charter Oak Unified$2,047,047$6,281
Covina-Valley Unified$4,242,059$13,016
Hacienda la Puente Unified$20,965,877$64,329
Mt. San Antonio CCD$1,066,984$3,274
Pomona Unified$2,487,231$7,632
Rowland Unified$2,120,553$6,506
Total Allocated to Members$43,315,786
Total CAEP Funds$43,315,786
Total Remaining (Must be $0) $0

Member Agencies

Member AgencyMember TypeContactPhone
Baldwin Park UnifiedUnified School DistrictDr. Veronica Valenzuela(626) 939-4456 ext: 85205
Bassett UnifiedUnified School DistrictMr. Adder Argueta(626) 931-3129
Charter Oak UnifiedUnified School DistrictIvan Ayro Ed.D.(626) 938-0280
Covina-Valley UnifiedUnified School DistrictRyan Maddox(626) 974-4205
Hacienda la Puente UnifiedUnified School DistrictDr. Greg Buckner Ed.D(626) 933-3915
Mt. San Antonio CCDDistrictDr. Madelyn Arballo Dr.(909) 274-5228
Pomona UnifiedUnified School DistrictSusan Pua Gonzales(909) 397-4800 ext: 23869
Rowland UnifiedUnified School DistrictCorrie Duran
San Gabriel Valley ROPRegional Occupation Center/Program (ROC/P)Dr. Madelyn Arballo Dr.(909) 274-5228

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

Baldwin Park Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Dr. Veronica Valenzuela

08/19/2024 12:05 PM PDT

Bassett Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Angel Villalon

08/22/2024 04:02 PM PDT

Charter Oak Unified - Member Representative

  • Director of Adult & Career Technical Education
  • IAyro@cousd.net
  • (626) 938-0280
Approved by Ivan Ayro Ed.D.

08/19/2024 11:47 AM PDT

Covina-Valley Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Ryan Maddox

08/16/2024 02:09 PM PDT

Mt. San Antonio CCD - Member Representative

Approved by Dr. Madelyn Arballo Dr.

08/16/2024 10:04 PM PDT

Pomona Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Miguel Hurtado

08/16/2024 10:36 AM PDT

Hacienda la Puente Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Dr. Greg Buckner Ed.D

08/19/2024 12:44 PM PDT

Rowland Unified - Member Representative

Approved by Dr. LaToya Brown

08/19/2024 10:11 AM PDT