Produced: Apr 28, 2025, 09:57 PM UTC - By Madelyn Arballo
2025-26
Fiscal Declaration - Consortium Approved
- Consortium Name
 - 34 Mt. San Antonio Regional Consortium for Adult Education
 - Funding Channel
 - Direct Funded
 - Narrative
 - The Mt. San Antonio Regional Consortium, deeply rooted in serving the greater Pomona community, strategically utilizes meticulously crafted three-year plans to navigate the dynamic and evolving post-pandemic educational landscape. The 2022-2025 plan prioritized addressing the multifaceted needs of adult learners, with a critical focus on mitigating acute skilled worker shortages, particularly within the burgeoning healthcare sector. This sector faced significant challenges due to the surge in COVID-19-related nurse retirements, necessitating a robust response. To address these pressing needs, the plan placed a strong emphasis on expanding access to and participation in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. This was accomplished through targeted marketing campaigns, proactive community outreach initiatives, and substantial investments in enhanced online learning platforms, significantly improving accessibility for diverse student populations, including working individuals, parents, and those with transportation limitations. The demonstrable success of online learning prompted further technological investment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality distance education for both students and staff. Building upon established foundations, the Consortium strengthened its collaborative relationships with American Job Centers (AJCCs) and essential student support agencies, ensuring a cohesive network of resources. It also reactivated integrated transition counseling services, strategically deploying adjunct counselors within adult schools to facilitate seamless transitions to community college programs. CAEP Workgroups dedicated themselves to developing comprehensive career pathways and articulation agreements, streamlining student journeys and enhancing educational opportunities. The annual Mt. SAC Adult Ed Day, which witnessed a significant surge in attendance in 2025, effectively showcased diverse college pathways and vital support services, reflecting growing community engagement and interest. The newly crafted 2025-2028 plan builds upon this established momentum, further expanding CTE offerings in high-demand sectors such as healthcare and building and construction. Transition counselors will continue to provide bi-monthly, on-site support at K-12 adult schools, delivering personalized guidance through engaging presentations, targeted group counseling sessions, and individualized one-on-one appointments. Annual events such as the Annual professional development conference and Adult Ed Day continue to grow and increase collaborative efforts across the consortium. Despite persistent funding concerns stemming from potential CAEP funding model changes, economic and political uncertainties, escalating operational costs, and potential financial obligations arising from local school employee union contracts, the Consortium remains steadfast in its unwavering commitment to providing inclusive and equitable educational opportunities for adults with disabilities and all members of the community. Its paramount objective is to facilitate economic recovery for its students and the broader regional community, demonstrating its inherent resilience and adaptability in navigating the ever-evolving educational environment.
 - Changes
 - No Changes
 
Member Allocations
| Member Name | (2025-26) | (2024-25) | (2023-24) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Park Unified | $7,468,695 | $7,269,142 | $7,208,310 | 
| Bassett Unified | $3,169,717 | $3,085,026 | $3,059,209 | 
| Charter Oak Unified | $2,096,790 | $2,040,766 | $2,023,688 | 
| Covina-Valley Unified | $4,345,140 | $4,229,043 | $4,193,653 | 
| Hacienda la Puente Unified | $21,475,340 | $20,901,548 | $20,726,633 | 
| Mt. San Antonio CCD | $1,092,910 | $1,063,710 | $1,054,809 | 
| Pomona Unified | $2,547,670 | $2,479,599 | $2,458,848 | 
| Rowland Unified | $2,172,082 | $2,114,047 | $2,096,355 | 
| Total Allocated to Members | $44,368,344 | $43,182,881 | $42,821,505 | 
| Total CAEP Funds | $44,368,344 | $43,315,786 | $42,857,185 | 
| Total Remaining | $0 | $132,905 | $35,680 | 
I certify that this CFAD is true and accurate. Our consortium certifies that the allocations listed correctly represent all funded members and their respective amounts.
Carryover Threshold
Input a percentage of carryover that your consortium agrees will be considered an excessive amount.
Should a member, or members, exceed this carryover percentage upon certification of their Q4 report, they will be flagged as non-compliant with the carryover legislation (EC 84914). One year of non-compliance does not carry a penalty. However, should the same member, or members, have two consecutive years of non-compliance the consortium may agree, by majority vote, to reallocate an amount that does not exceed the carryover to other members.
A consortium does have the ability to opt-out. To do so, simply toggle the carryover threshold button to the off position.
Consortia Report on Governance Compliance of Rules and Procedures v.2
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)).
 
Baldwin Park Unified - Member Representative
Veronica Valenzuela - Director of Adult and Community Education
 - vvalenzuela144@bpusd.net
 - (626) 939-4456 ext: 85205
 
Andrew Stager - Assistant Director
 - apstager357@bpusd.net
 - (626) 939-4456 ext: 83360
 
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
 
Alayna Effinger - aeffinger@cousd.net
 
Covina-Valley Unified - Member Representative
Ryan Maddox - Principal
 - rmaddox@c-vusd.org
 - (626) 974-4205
 
Sita Rampershad - srampershad@c-vusd.org
 
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
 
Jennifer Recillas - Secretary II
 - jrecillas@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
 - (626) 933-3915
 
Nety Con - Budget Supervisor
 - necon@hlpusd.org
 - (626) 933-3881
 
Erendira Salazar - Sr. Budget Technician
 - esalazar@hlpusd.org
 - (626) 933-3888
 
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
 
Monique Cardenas - Program Administrator
 - monique.cardenas@pusd.org
 - (909) 397-4711 ext: 21500
 
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