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
Member Agencies
| Member Agency | Member Type | Contact | Phone | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Park Unified | Unified School District | Dr. Veronica Valenzuela | (626) 939-4456 ext: 85205 | 
| Bassett Unified | Unified School District | Mr. Adder Argueta | (626) 931-3129 | 
| Charter Oak Unified | Unified School District | Ivan Ayro Ed.D. | (626) 938-0280 | 
| Covina-Valley Unified | Unified School District | Ryan Maddox | (626) 974-4205 | 
| Hacienda la Puente Unified | Unified School District | Dr. Greg Buckner Ed.D | (626) 933-3915 | 
| Mt. San Antonio CCD | District | Dr. Madelyn Arballo Dr. | (909) 274-5228 | 
| Pomona Unified | Unified School District | Susan Pua Gonzales | (909) 397-4800 ext: 23869 | 
| Rowland Unified | Unified School District | Corrie Duran | |
| San Gabriel Valley ROP | Regional 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
Veronica Valenzuela - Director of Adult and Community Education
 - vvalenzuela144@bpusd.net
 - (626) 939-4456 ext: 85205
 
Bassett Unified - Member Representative
Adder Argueta - Principal
 - aargueta@bassettusd.org
 - (626) 931-3129
 
Angel Villalon - angel.villalon@bassettusd.org
 - (626) 931-3129
 
Charter Oak Unified - Member Representative
Ivan Ayro - Director of Adult & Career Technical Education
 - IAyro@cousd.net
 - (626) 938-0280
 
Covina-Valley Unified - Member Representative
Ryan Maddox - Principal
 - rmaddox@c-vusd.org
 - (626) 974-4205
 
Mt. San Antonio CCD - Member Representative
Madelyn Arballo - Vice President, SCE
 - marballo@mtsac.edu
 - (909) 274-5228
 
Pomona Unified - Member Representative
Susan Pua Gonzales - Fiscal Services Analyst
 - susan.puagonzales@pusd.org
 - (909) 397-4800 ext: 23869
 
Miguel Hurtado - Principal
 - miguel.hurtado@pusd.org
 - (909) 469-2333 ext: 24352
 
Hacienda la Puente Unified - Member Representative
Greg Buckner - Executive Director
 - gbuckner@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
 - (626) 933-3915
 
Micah Goins - pgoins@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
 
Lorraine Molina - Budgeting Supervisor
 - lmolina@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
 - (626) 933-3866
 
Jennifer Recillas - Secretary II
 - jrecillas@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
 - (626) 933-3915
 
Rowland Unified - Member Representative
Corrie Duran - Director of Fiscal Services
 - corrieduran@rowlandschools.org
 
LaToya Brown - Administrator
 - latoya.brown@rowlandschools.org
 - (626) 965-5975 ext: 1570