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.
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Our Board of Directors
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Carlos Mariani Rosa
Community Chair
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Seated: May 2023
Term Expires: May 2026 -
Tony Aarts
Community Vice-Chair
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Seated: January 2020
Term Expires: May 2026 -
Kent Fordyce
Community Treasurer
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Seated: December 2017
Term Expires: May 2026 -
Mark Ahrens
Community Secretary
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Seated: May 2023
Term Expires: May 2026 -
Yazmin Muñoz-Vallez
Teacher
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Seated:
Term Expires: -
Dr. Ramon Vasquez
Community
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Seated: May 2023
Term Expires: May 2026 -
Tamara Ramirez-Torres
Teacher
EmailSeated: September 2016
Term Expires: May 2026 -
Niel Ritchie
Community
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Seated: July 2024
Term Expires: May 2026 -
Ann Zukoski
Community
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Seated: December 2012
Term Expires: May 2027 -
Andrea Castillo
Parent
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Seated:
Term Expires:
2025-2026
School Board Schedule
Agenda & Minutes
BOARD RETREAT
July 28, 2025
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August 13, 2025
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Location: Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center
September 10, 2025
Agenda | Minutes
Location: El Colegio High School - Cafeteria
October 8, 2025
Agenda | Minutes
Location: Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center
November 12, 2025
Agenda | Minutes
Location: El Colegio High School - Cafeteria
December 10, 2025
Agenda | Minutes
Location: Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center
January 14, 2026
Agenda | Minutes
Location: El Colegio High School - Cafeteria
February 11, 2026
Agenda | Minutes
Location: Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center
March 11, 2026
Agenda | Minutes
Location: El Colegio High School - Cafeteria
ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS
March 27, 2026
Agenda | Minutes
Location: Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center
April 15, 2026
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Location: El Colegio High School - Cafeteria
May 13, 2026
Agenda | Minutes
Location: Academia
Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center
June 17, 2026
Agenda | Minutes|
Location: El Colegio High School - Cafeteria
District Staff
Ms. Norma C. Garcés
Executive Leadership
Ms. Katie G. De Aviña
Executive Leadership
Dr. Tim Brown
Director of Specialized Services
Ms. Leah Jadoonath
District Assessment Coordinator
Ms. Yolanda Martinez Pineda
School Counselor
Ms. Melissa Elizondo
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Lucinda Costilla
Operations Assistant and MARSS Coordinator