School Board

Academias La Paz Board of Directors is responsible for the wellbeing of the school, ensuring that the mission and vision is reflected in every aspect of the organization.

Board meetings are open to the public to attend, and the meeting schedule for the school year can be viewed below. The agendas for each meeting are posted here at least three days in advance.  Meeting minutes are posted on the website after they are reviewed and approved by the board at the following meeting.

Are you an Academia In Lak’ech family member, friend, or just passionate about education?  Consider joining the Board of Directors!  Check out our board member application or reach out to any of our current board members for more information. Download Application

Our Board of Directors

  • A smiling man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a black suit and white shirt, standing indoors with a modern glass building in the background.

    Carlos Mariani Rosa

    Community Chair
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    Seated: July 2026
    Term Expires: June 2029

  • A smiling man wearing glasses, a red cap, and a dark polo shirt outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Tony Aarts

    Community
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    Seated: January 2020
    Term Expires: May 2027


  • An elderly man with long gray hair and a kind smile, wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and plaid tie, seated at a table in a well-lit indoor setting.

    Kent Fordyce

    Community Treasurer
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    Seated: July 2026
    Term Expires: June 2029

  • A smiling middle-aged woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a light gray sweater over a white shirt. She is outdoors with a blurred background.

    Ann Zukoski

    Community Secretary
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    Seated: December 2012
    Term Expires: May 2027

  • Close-up of a middle-aged man with glasses, a beard, and shoulder-length hair, wearing a blue collared shirt, in front of a green and blue classroom whiteboard with handwritten notes.

    Mark Ahrens

    Community Vice-Chair
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    Seated: July 2026
    Term Expires: June 2029

  • Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, glasses, and hoop earrings, wearing a green top, against a grey background.

    Yazmin Muñoz-Vallez

    Teacher
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    Seated: July 2025
    Term Expires: June 2028

  • Portrait of a smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, and a blue and white striped shirt outdoors.

    Tamara Ramirez-Torres

    Community
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    Seated: July 2026
    Term Expires: June 2029

  • Portrait of a middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and a patterned tie, smiling against a gray background.

    Niel Ritchie

    Community
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    Seated: July 2024
    Term Expires: June 2028

  • A smiling young woman with black hair wearing a black shirt outdoors with blurred green and yellow trees.

    Andrea Castillo

    Parent
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    Seated: April 2025
    Term Expires: June 2028

📅 October 10, 2026 Agenda | Minutes Academias in lak'ech

📅 November 18, 2026 Agenda | Minutes El Colegio HS

📅 March 17, 2027 Agenda | Minutes El Colegio HS

📅 August 19, 2026 Agenda | Minutes Academias in lak'ech

📅 December 16, 2026 Agenda | Minutes Academias in lak'ech

📅 April 21, 2027 Agenda | Minutes Academias in Lak'ech

📅 Septempber 16, 2026
Agenda | Minutes El Colegio HS

📅 January 20, 2027 Agenda | Minutes El Colegio HS

📅 May 19, 2027
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El Colegio HS

📅 October 21, 2026 Agenda | Minutes Academias in lak'ech

📅 February 17, 2027 Agenda | Minutes Academias in lak'ech

📅 June 16, 2027 Agenda | Minutes Academias in lak'ech

Board of Directors

Board Meeting Schedule 2026 - 2027 📄

Board meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month, from 5pm to 7pm, at Academia In Lak’ech or at El Colegio High School.

Annual Meeting Date TBD

Agenda & Minutes from Previous Years

July 25th, 2024
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August 14th, 2024
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September 11th, 2024
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October 9th, 2024
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November 1th, 2024
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December 11th, 2024
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January 15th, 2025
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February 12th, 2025
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March 12th, 2025
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April 9th, 2025
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May 14th, 2025
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June 18th, 2025
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July 28th, 2025
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August 13th, 2025
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September 10th, 2025
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October 8th, 2025
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November 19th, 2025
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December 10th, 2025
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January 21th, 2026
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February 11th, 2026
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March 11th, 2026
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April 15th, 2026
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May 13th, 2026
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June 17th, 2026
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District Staff

Ms. Norma C. Garcés
Executive Leadership

Ms. Katie G. De Aviña
Executive Leadership

Ms. Leah Jadoonath
District Assessment Coordinator

Ms. Yolanda Martinez Pineda
School Counselor

Ms. Melissa Elizondo
Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Ms. Lucinda Costilla de Morales
Operations Assistant and MARSS Coordinator