CAEP
CFAD
Produced: Aug 15, 2025, 12:17 AM UTC - By Kawanna Rollins
42 Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective
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
- 42 Northern Alameda Adult Education Collective
- Funding Channel
- Fiscal Agent
- Fiscal Agent
- Not Selected
- 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
Amended Member Allocations for 2025-26
Member Agencies
Member Agency | Member Type | Contact | Phone |
---|---|---|---|
Alameda Unified | Unified School District | Joy Chua | (510) 522-3858 ext: 758807 |
Berkeley City College | College | Midhun Joseph | (510) 990-0255 |
Berkeley Unified | Unified School District | Mr. Russel Marcayda | (510) 644-8914 |
College of Alameda | College | Kawanna Rollins | (510) 748-5256 |
Laney College | College | Elizabeth Maher | (510) 917-1919 |
Merritt College | College | Victor Littles | (510) 434-3994 |
Oakland Unified | Unified School District | Kim Jones | (510) 879-1400 |
Peralta CCD | District | Shemila Johnson | (510) 466-7247 |
Piedmont City Unified | Unified School District | Ms. Shannon Fierro | (510) 594-2791 |
Alameda Co. Office of Education | County Office of Education (COE) | Tracey Burns | |
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)).
Certification
Peralta CCD - Member Representative
Shemila Johnson - srjohnson@peralta.edu
- (510) 466-7247
Tina Vasconcellos - Vice Chancellor for Educational Services
- tvasconcellos@peralta.edu
- (510) 333-4199
Fareha Bakre - Principal Budget Finance Analyst
- fbakre@peralta.edu
- (408) 398-1044
College of Alameda - Member Representative
Kawanna Rollins - Project Manager, Transitions Liaison, Adult Ed
- krollins@peralta.edu
- (510) 748-5256
Eva Jennings - Dean of Career and Workforce Education
- ejennings@peralta.edu
- (510) 748-2318
Melanie Dixon - President
- melaniedixon@peralta.edu
- (510) 522-7221
Laney College - Member Representative
Elizabeth Maher - Dean of Liberal Arts
- emaher@peralta.edu
- (510) 917-1919
Nik Howell - nhowell@peralta.edu
Rebecca Opsata - Acting President
- ropsata@peralta.edu
- (510) 464-3237
Merritt College - Member Representative
Victor Littles - Transitions Liaison
- vlittles@peralta.edu
- (510) 434-3994
David Johnson - President
- dmjohnson@peralta.edu
- (510) 436-2501
Lisa Cook - Vice President of Instruction
- lrcook@peralta.edu
- (510) 436-2411
Berkeley City College - Member Representative
Midhun Joseph - Project Manager/Transitions Liaison
- mjoseph@peralta.edu
- (510) 990-0255
Mozell Person - Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- mperson@peralta.edu
- (510) 981-2939
Denise Richardson - President
- drichardson@peralta.edu
- (510) 981-2850
Alameda Co. Office of Education - Member Representative
Tracey Burns - tburns@acoe.org
Alameda Unified - Member Representative
Joy Chua - Principal Alameda Adult School
- jchua@alamedaunified.org
- (510) 522-3858 ext: 758807
Annabella Zazo - Assistant Superintendent
- kzazo@alamedaunified.org
- (510) 326-2456
Berkeley Unified - Member Representative
Russel Marcayda - Budget Analyst
- russelmarcayda@berkeley.net
- (510) 644-8914
Thomas Reid - Priincipal
- thomasreid@berkeley.net
- (510) 644-6130
Jill Hoogendyk - Associate Superintendent
- jillhoogendyk@berkeley.net
- (510) 644-6257
Oakland Unified - Member Representative
Kim Jones - Director
- kim.jones1@ousd.org
- (510) 879-1400
Piedmont City Unified - Member Representative
Shannon Fierro - Director of Adult Piedmont Adult School
- sfierro@piedmont.k12.ca.us
- (510) 594-2791
Ariel Dolowich - Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
- adolowich@piedmont.k12.ca.us
- (510) 594-2686