Produced: Apr 30, 2025, 05:09 PM UTC - By Tina Vasconcellos
2025-26
Fiscal Declaration - Consortium Approved
- Consortium Name
- 42 Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective
- Funding Channel
- Fiscal Agent
- Fiscal Agent
- Peralta CCD
- Narrative
- The planned allocations for the Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective (NAAEC) are well-aligned with the goals and strategies outlined in the CAEP 2025–2028 Three-Year Plan and Annual Adult Education Plan. These allocations reflect a deliberate, data-driven approach to improving access, integration, and effectiveness of adult education services in the region. 1. Address Educational Needs: NAAEC is directing funds to expand access through flexible scheduling, contextualized instruction, and innovative staffing models. Planned allocations support increased evening, weekend, and online offerings, as well as investments in Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs. Resources will also back the development of partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) to extend reach into underserved communities. 2. Improve Integration of Services and Transitions: Allocations fund the implementation of Ability to Benefit (ATB) and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to help students without a high school diploma transition into credit-bearing programs. Investments will be made in utilizing structured referral systems and supporting convenings with education, workforce, and CBO partners to ensure seamless transitions for students. 3. Improve Effectiveness of Services: To create a consistent and student-centered intake process, NAAEC is investing in the selection and rollout of a shared student management system and transparent onboarding practices. Funds will support auditing current processes, piloting streamlined onboarding models, and building a shared menu of core student support services such as counseling, case management, and digital literacy. Consistency with Needs Assessment and Metrics: The consortium's allocations are a direct response to key challenges identified in the needs assessment, including: - Gaps in system navigation, - Fragmented data systems, - Insufficient outreach, - Limited program flexibility for working adults and caregivers. Targeted spending will help address these issues while supporting CAEP metrics such as increased enrollments, high school diploma/equivalency completion, postsecondary transitions, and the number of students earning credentials. Commitment to Equity and Regional Alignment: Planned investments will support equitable access and align with regional labor market demands. Allocations prioritize workforce-aligned programming (especially in high-demand sectors like healthcare), culturally responsive practices, and outreach strategies designed with input from marginalized communities. This is in keeping with NAAEC's commitment to equity-driven, collaborative, and action-oriented planning. Informed by Funds Evaluation: The consortium conducted a funds evaluation to assess the return on investment from previous years. This review guided decisions to reallocate overutilized resources (e.g., in technology and outreach) to areas with greater impact potential. Planned allocations thus emphasize infrastructure development, research, and community engagement—aligning funds spent to support measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. In summary, NAAEC’s planned allocations are intentional and integrated with the annual and three-year planning frameworks. They reflect both the strategic direction of the consortium and an understanding of local needs.
- Changes
- No Changes
Member Allocations
Member Name | (2025-26) | (2024-25) | (2023-24) |
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Alameda Co. Office of Education | $25,471 | $24,812 | $24,625 |
Alameda Unified | $1,005,592 | $977,436 | $970,064 |
Berkeley City College | $220,069 | $214,463 | $212,845 |
Berkeley Unified | $4,069,232 | $3,957,147 | $3,927,302 |
College of Alameda | $220,069 | $214,463 | $212,845 |
Laney College | $220,069 | $214,463 | $212,845 |
Merritt College | $220,069 | $214,463 | $212,845 |
Oakland Unified | $3,002,510 | $2,919,424 | $2,897,405 |
Peralta CCD | $743,750 | $731,804 | $718,092 |
Piedmont City Unified | $461,533 | $447,670 | $444,294 |
Total Allocated to Members | $10,188,364 | $9,916,145 | $9,833,162 |
Total CAEP Funds | $10,188,364 | $9,946,664 | $9,841,355 |
Total Remaining | $0 | $30,519 | $8,193 |
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 |
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Alameda Unified | Unified School District | Annabella Zazo | (510) 326-2456 |
Berkeley City College | College | Dr. Denise Richardson Ed.D. | (510) 981-2850 |
Berkeley Unified | Unified School District | Jill Hoogendyk | (510) 644-6257 |
College of Alameda | College | Melanie Dixon | (510) 522-7221 |
Laney College | College | Rebecca Opsata Dr. | (510) 464-3237 |
Merritt College | College | Dr. David Johnson | (510) 436-2501 |
Oakland Unified | Unified School District | GARY MIDDLETON | (510) 812-2081 |
Peralta CCD | District | Dr. Tina Vasconcellos | (510) 333-4199 |
Piedmont City Unified | Unified School District | Ariel Dolowich | (510) 594-2686 |
Alameda Co. Office of Education | County Office of Education (COE) | Monica Vaughan | (510) 670-4590 |
Albany City Unified | Unified School District | Shemila Johnson | (510) 466-7247 |
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)).
Alameda Co. Office of Education - Member Representative
Monica Vaughan - Chief of Schools
- mvaughan@acoe.org
- (510) 670-4590
Alameda Unified - Member Representative
Annabella Zazo - Assistant Superintendent
- kzazo@alamedaunified.org
- (510) 326-2456
Berkeley City College - Member Representative
Denise Richardson - President
- drichardson@peralta.edu
- (510) 981-2850
Berkeley Unified - Member Representative
Jill Hoogendyk - Associate Superintendent
- jillhoogendyk@berkeley.net
- (510) 644-6257
College of Alameda - Member Representative
Melanie Dixon - President
- melaniedixon@peralta.edu
- (510) 522-7221
Laney College - Member Representative
Rebecca Opsata - Acting President
- ropsata@peralta.edu
- (510) 464-3237
Merritt College - Member Representative
David Johnson - President
- dmjohnson@peralta.edu
- (510) 436-2501
Oakland Unified - Member Representative
GARY MIDDLETON - Executive Director of Alternative Education
- gary.middleton@ousd.org
- (510) 812-2081
Peralta CCD - Member Representative
Tina Vasconcellos - Vice Chancellor for Educational Services
- tvasconcellos@peralta.edu
- (510) 333-4199
Piedmont City Unified - Member Representative
Ariel Dolowich - Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
- adolowich@piedmont.k12.ca.us
- (510) 594-2686