10
CELEBRATING
YEARS
of Exceptional Public Schools
2014 Annual Report
DEAR FRIENDS Ten years ago, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools opened its first school in South Los Angeles. We began with a small group of teachers, staff and Board Members dedicated to proving that an exceptional education could be the rule. We have since set the standard for what a large network of public schools can do. We now serve more than 11,000 students in the most underserved areas of Los Angeles. If we were a stand alone school district, we would be larger than 75% of the districts in California. More importantly, our record of success is unmatched. Our four-year graduation rate is over 90%, and 95% of our graduates are accepted to college. Our schools have been recognized by Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, and the U.S. Department of Education as among the best in the nation. What we have accomplished in ten years is a result of the broad and diverse community that makes up Alliance — teachers and school leaders, students and parents, our board and donors, volunteers and community members. With the help of our community, we are showing that public schools can excel and do so consistently. We are proud of how far we have come, and how many of our students we have seen accepted to and
When we launched Alliance College-Ready Public Schools a decade ago, our goal was to change urban education. We set out to develop a network of high-quality public schools that could serve as a model for public education everywhere. From the opening of our first school, our growth and success have been astounding. We now have 26 schools across Los Angeles that are preparing students for success in college and in life. We owe much of that success to our founding President and CEO, Judy Ivie Burton, who has been a courageous and tireless public school leader. She has left an indelible legacy for many generations of students to come. With all that we’ve accomplished in the last ten years, we are just as excited about what the next ten years will bring. We will continue to grow and to innovate. We are on pace to reach 36 Alliance schools by 2020 that will educate more than 17,500 students. We will expand our pioneering use of technology that makes learning more personalized and relevant for our students. And we will look for new ways to attract, develop, and grow the very best talent among our teacher and principal ranks. We will continue to set the bar high for ourselves and for all public schools. Our country cannot afford putting off fixing our public schools. We cannot let down another generation by not giving them a real opportunity to be literate, to find a job, to go to college, or to have a fighting chance to compete in today’s information driven economy.
for Alliance, with many more anniversaries to come.
As we look to the next ten years, we invite you to join us in transforming public education and giving all students the opportunity to pursue the American dream.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
graduated from college. It has been an amazing ten years
Judy Burton President and CEO
Frank Baxter Co-Chair & Founding Board Member
Tony Ressler Co-Chair & Founding Board Member
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10 CELEBRATING
YEARS OF INSPIRED STUDENTS
Alliance students prove day in and day out that, if given the opportunity and support, they can achieve at high levels. Over the past 10 years, we have intentionally opened our 26 middle and high schools in Los Angeles County’s highest need communities. Alliance schools offer students a small, safe learning environment, challenging coursework with a relentless focus on college preparation, and access to the latest technology and online learning tools. In 2014, more than 1,300 students graduated from an Alliance High School and 95% of them were accepted into colleges and universities across the country. Most Alliance graduates were the first in their family to attend college, and almost certainly would not have gone without an Alliance education.
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At my old school, there were new people every day, and no one really knew you. Teachers didn’t know their students, and even classmates didn’t all know each other. I was just one of many. At Alliance, the small school and small class sizes mean that everyone knows each other and works together to lift each other up.
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- Floyd Black, Senior at Alliance Patti & Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
In 2014, more than 1,300 students graduated from an Alliance high school and 95% of them were accepted to college.
Alliance Students Rise to the Challenge Alliance students attend a total of 38 more days of school each year than students in neighboring traditional public schools. All Alliance high school graduates take and pass the A-G courses required to apply to a University of California or California State University and take at least two college level, Advanced Placement courses. 11,000 Students Of these students:
91%
Latino
7%
African American
2%
Other
94% 9% 17%
Qualify for Free/Reduced Meal Program Have Special Needs
Are English Language Learners
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YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TIMELINE
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2005
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2004
Alliance opens its first school, Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School, in South Central Los Angeles.
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2007
2006
Alliance opens two new high schools and our first middle school, Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School.
The Alliance Commitment
Alliance opens three new high schools in South and East Los Angeles.
2008
Alliance opens two new high schools and one new middle schools.
Alliance opens Christine O’Donovan Middle Academy in South Los Angeles. Alliance celebrates our first class of high school graduates from Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School.
Ensure that all students receive a rigorous college-preparatory education // Provide small, personalized learning environments where students develop quality relationships with teachers and principals // Offer more time for learning with extended school days and a longer school year // Guarantee highly effective educators for all students // Work with parents as partners in their children’s education // Embrace innovation to remain relevant to the needs of our students and the world in which they live // Operate using a financially sound business model
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Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
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- William Butler Yates
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2009
2011 2010
Alliance opens three new high schools and two new middle schools. 100% of Alliance graduates are accepted to college. Alliance receives four California Distinguished School Awards.
Alliance opens a new high school and middle school. Three Alliance schools rank in the 10 top-performing LAUSD high schools based on API scores. Alliance receives a $5 million award from the U.S. Department of Education’s highly competitive Investing in Innovation program to empower Student Technology Leaders, and pilots the BLAST blended learning initative at two high schools.
2013 2012
2014
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 opens in a record six weeks’ time!
Alliance opens two new high schools.
Alliance opens two new high schools.
Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School is the only high school in Los Angeles to be named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in recognition of superior academic performance and growth.
Alliance expands the BLAST model to a fourth high school and launches Newsweek ranks the model at three middle four Alliance schools schools. among the 25 “most transformative” high U.S. News & World schools in the nation. Report ranks six Alliance schools in the top 5% of all high schools nationwide.
Alliance is awarded $8 million by the U.S. Department of Education to open ten new Alliance schools.
Alliance opens two high schools and two middle schools. Alliance expands BLAST to all schools, offering every student a laptop or tablet and access to a broad array of digital learning tools. Alliance launches Personalized Alliance College Experience (PACE) at Alliance Alice M. Baxter CollegeReady High School. Seven Alliance schools ranked among top high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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YEARS OF EMPOWERED TEACHERS & SCHOOL LEADERS
At Alliance we know that a quality education starts with effective teachers and empowered school leaders. Our goal is to attract, retain and develop the very best teachers for our students. In 2014, every Alliance teacher received 10 days of training before the school year began and six days of professional development throughout the year. First and second year teachers received an additional 90 minutes of coaching from experienced Master Teachers each week. Alliance has well-developed career paths that compensate performance, support continued professional growth and leadership opportunities, and encourage highly effective teachers to remain in the classroom. Great teachers thrive with the support and leadership of great principals. Alliance principals are entrusted to make the key operational, instructional and budgetary decisions that best meet the needs of their school community. Through a yearlong principal residency program, Alliance has developed a pipeline of fresh and effective school leaders to take the helm when new schools open.
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As a Science Teacher for the Alliance, I am thankful for the differentiation and autonomy given to the science department during our professional development days. Giving us the freedom, tools, and time on these days has made a large impact on my teaching and a phenomenal impact on my students’ understanding of difficult science concepts.
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- Ben Noury, Teacher at Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High School
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YEARS OF COLLEGE SUCCESS
College is in our name. From day one, we work with our students and families to prepare them for college. Our goal is to ensure they have the choice to attend college and pursue their dreams.
Awareness, Exploration and Matching Beginning in middle school, Alliance introduces students to a diversity of college options through career exploration linked to educational requirements, and field trips to local universities. Middle school counselors work with students to ensure they are on track to enter high school prepared to take a full load of college preparatory courses. In high school, all students take the courses required to apply to a public, four-year university in California. A daily advisory class provides a sequence of programming to introduce students to college and career options. Field trips to out-of-town universities and the Dream Big College Day encourage students to consider the residential college experience which historically produces higher rates of college graduation. All high school students take two Advanced Placement college level classes, receive free SAT prep support, and take at least one college entrance exam. College counselors support students with college and financial aid applications, and review college acceptance letters and financial aid packages to help students select colleges that best match their needs and interests. 8
Alliance Mentoring Program Most Alliance students are the first in their families to attend college. Transitioning to a large university is often a shock, leaving many students feeling socially isolated and unsure how to navigate the college system. The Alliance Mentoring Program (AMP) matches Alliance alumni who are already thriving in college with incoming Alliance college freshman to ensure their successful integration into college life. In 2014, AMP expanded to serve more than 700 students at 13 Southern California colleges and universities.
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Because of Alliance, I was the first in my family to apply and be accepted to college. By the end of my freshman year, I was on the Dean’s list, something I would do several more times while in college. I am living proof that great things are possible for students who are surrounded by dedicated leaders invested in their success. - Marquis Williams, Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology High School, Class of 2010 California State University: Northridge, Class of 2014
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YEARS OF PARENTS AS PARTNERS
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Alliance welcomes and works with parents to ensure their child’s success. Parent liaisons at each Alliance school facilitate volunteer opportunities for parents, coordinate semi-annual parent teacher conferences, and run workshops on topics critical to student academic, social and emotional well-being. In 2014, we launched the Parent Leadership Network, training 75 parents to serve as school-based parent leaders and peer educators. High levels of engagement contribute to high levels of parent satisfaction with their Alliance school.
Alliance Parent Satisfaction Survey Response to Statement: Alliance supports my child to graduate from high school and succeed in college.
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90.4% 80.4%
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When your kids are at Alliance, it is an awesome experience. I tell all my friends ‘You should send your student to an Alliance school!’
- Georgina Carrasco, Alliance Parent
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I can’t imagine going back to the old way of learning.
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YEARS OF INNOVATION
At Alliance we embrace innovation to provide our students with the tools they need to thrive in today’s information society and the competitive global economy. Through our nationally-recognized BLAST initiative, every student has a laptop or iPad, and the latest online learning software. Alliance schools purposefully use technology as a tool to personalize instruction, increase academic engagement, and build student ownership of learning. Every school has Student Technology Leaders, resident experts in educational technology who serve as peer leaders and teacher aides. Alliance is proud to share our success and experience with educators from around the world. Through the Gates-sponsored Communities of Innovative Practice, Alliance teachers collaborate with teachers from other schools from across the nation to strengthen blended learning instruction. In 2014, our Student Technology Leaders shared their campaign for digital citizenship with leaders from Los Angeles Unified School District, and Alliance schools hosted visits for schools from as far away as Ghana and Hong Kong.
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YEARS OF GROWTH AND SUCCESS
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Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is proving that a system of public schools serving low-income, high-need students can be successful. While getting even a single school to excel is difficult, success across 26 schools requires an education model that is reliable, replicable and sustainable. Over the last 10 years, Alliance has experienced unparalleled growth. Yet, we remain nimble, continue to learn and improve our performance. 2014 API Score Comparison*
Alliance API Score: Then and Now* 800
800
762
762
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696
700
1 140 school
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671
schools
students
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High School Graduation Rate 100
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68.1% 60
students graduated
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accepted to college
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California
Alliance
*With the transition to the new Common Core State Standards, the 2014 API scores are the most recent three-year weighted averages for years 2011 through 2013. The chart reflects three-year weighted API’s for all new Alliance schools, as well as 2013 API data for Alliance schools with less than three years of data.
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YEARS OF GENEROUS DONORS & VOLUNTEERS
Alliance’s growth and success has been fueled by a community of concerned citizens who invest their time, resources and wisdom to ensure all students have a high quality education. Our supporters provide the start-up funds to build and open new schools, as well as seed funding for innovative programming and college scholarships for Alliance graduates. Volunteers offer invaluable encouragement and motivation that help our students to excel. The Alliance Young Professionals Network has mobilized a new generation of philanthropically-minded leaders to support our students’ preparation for college and careers. In 2014, the Young Professionals raised scholarship funds and launched the Dream Big College Day to introduce Alliance students and families to a diverse array of college possibilities.
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We chose Alliance as a place to “give back”. They consistently run good schools that prepare students for college. And, there is no greater reward ing them realize their potential.
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than spending time with the students and knowing we played a part in help- Renee & Meyer Luskin
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Alliance students are the future of Los Angeles and the future of America. Volunteers getting involved now can impact tomorrow!
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Andrea John, Young Professional Board Member
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5 GOALS FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS
ext. 1036 or csuitor@laalliance.org.
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Strengthen college-readiness through increased focus on critical analysis, complex problem solving, and writing across all subjects
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Harness the power of technology to personalize instruction and increase student ownership of learning
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Build a world-class talent management system to recruit, nurture and retain highly-effective teachers and principals
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Increase college completion rates by cultivating student grit and resilience, and supporting our alumni during the transition to college
LOOKING FORWARD
Alliance Growth Chart
Alliance Enrollment 20,000
Number of students
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BUILT TO LAST
Alliance schools are built for long-term sustainability. Initial private investment proCombined Statement offor Financial Position 2014 vides seed funding development and start-up costs of new schools. After four CURRENT ASSETS on public per pupil funding. Each school years, Alliance schools are self-sustaining Assets Cash and cash equivalents 41,137,818 Grants, contributions andprovide pledges receivable, current fluctua to 1,076,666 maintains a capital and operating reserve stability to portion withstand Related party receivable, current portion 870,000
tions in state funding.
Public funding receivables, current portion Asset limited as to use, current portion Prepaid expenses and other current assets
21,062,096 31,925,426 2,122,719
Total current assets 98,194,724 1,026,486 Grants, contributions and pledges receivable, net of current portion 560,870 Related party receivable, net of current portion 22,765,589 Note receivable, net of current portion 692,970 Deferred rent receivable 9,339,090 Assets limited as to use, net of current portion 482,656 Other long-term assets 6,523,771 Deferred financing costs 180,500,006 Property and equipment, net Total assets 320,086,163 LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses 12,664,477 Deferred revenue 7,825,840 Due to beneficiary 3,000 Related party loan payable, portion current 137,021 Long-term capital lease obligation, current portion 2,714,683 Long-term debt, current portion 1,444,397
Liabilities Net Assets
Total current liabilities 24,789,418 Long-term capital lease obligation, net of current 2,763,548 Long-term debt, net of current 193,172,251 Liability for asset retirement obligation 281,295 Deferred rent liability 155,689 Total liabilities 221,162,201 Total net assets 98,923,962 Total liabilities and net assets 320,086,163
Historical Revenue and Expenses $120,000,000
Alliance schools are built for long-term sustainability. Each school maintains a facilities and operating reserve to provide stability to withstand fluctuations in state funding.
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2007
Total Expenses
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Total Revenue
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Fiscal 2014 Income & Expenses
77.1% 13.6%
Revenue & Support $116,033,977
Expenses $99,570,577
Federal Funding $15,752,841
6.8%
Private Contributions $7,846,680
2.5%
Other Revenue $2,909,530
73.9%
Instruction (Program) 73,104,189
12.6%
Operations and Administration $12,454,421
$6,000,000 $6,000,000
0.6%
$6,000,000
Public State & Local Funding $89,524,925
Fundraising $552,664
5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000
4,000,000 4,000,000
12.9%
4,000,000
3,000,000 3,000,000
Facilities and Interest $12,812,688
3,000,000
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$6,000,000
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Alliance schools are self-sustaining on public revenue after four years.
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Alliance Donors $1,000,000+
$25,000+
Resnick Family Foundation
Kathy and Frank Baxter
Canyon Partners
Brenda and Virgil Roberts
Patti and Peter Neuwirth
Edison International
Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine
Michelle and Cyrus Hadidi
Ressler/Gertz Family Foundation
Rabbi and Mrs. Hersher
The Walton Family Foundation
Meredith and David Kaplan Martha and Bruce Karsh
$500,000+ The Ahmanson Foundation Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation The Broad Foundation Marianna and David Fisher
Gayle Miller
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
EDUCAUSE/Next Generation
Valerie and Ron Sugar
Learning Challenge
Superior Grocers
The Green Foundation
Amanda and Paul Attanasio Mark Attanasio
Maggie and Joe Drake
The Carol and James Collins Foundation
Kissick Family Foundation
CIM Group
Renee and Meyer Luskin
Deutsche Bank
Dr. Richard Merkin
Laurie and Scott Dubchansky
Susan and Eric Smidt
Jane B. and Michael D. Eisner
Eva and Marc Stern
Goldman Sachs & Co. Maryann and Irwin Gold
The Kotick Family Dr. Olga Mohan and Fred Simmons Frank McHugh-O’Donovan Foundation Ayako and Dale Okuno Alison and Richard Ressler Cindy and Sheldon Stone Stuart Foundation Whittier Trust Company
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Chevron Mark Dalzell Patricia and William Flumenbaum
Mary Ellen and Christopher Kanoff
Capital Group
K & F Baxter Family Foundation
Seth Brufsky
AECOM
Confidence Foundation
Joseph Drown Foundation
Susan and Bill Bloomfield
Joanne and Jim Hunter
Drs. Rebeka and Arie Belldegrun
Jefferies & Company, Inc.
Bank of the West
$10,000+
$100,000+
California Community Foundation
Patricia Artigas
Brad Freeman
Robert Barth
Willow Bay and Robert Iger
Kirsten Woo
Anonymous
Proskauer Rose
Cindy and Bill Simon
$50,000+
Wells Fargo
$5,000+
Carol and James Collins
Weingart Foundation
Candie and Richard Weitz
Musick, Peeler & Garrett, LLP
Sempra Energy
The Riordan Foundation
Susan and Frederick Wehba
Bill and Carol Ouchi
$250,000+
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Rachel Kaganoff Stern and Eric Stern
Julie and Ken Moelis
Allison and Bennett Rosenthal
John W. Carson Foundation
David and Linda Shaheen
Good Universe Farah and Steve Gozini Heidi and David Haddad Priscilla and James Halper Ellen and Andrew Hauptman Lisa and Dustin Hoffman
Kinky Curly Hair Products Robert Landes Lionsgate Entertainment Joanne and Navid Mahmoodzadegan Nicole and Allan Mutchnik NBC Entertainment Lee Neibart Peggy and Charles Norris George Novogroder Susan and Gary Polson Jeanne and Anthony Pritzker Robin and Jeff Raich Georgia and Ronald Spogli Marilyn and Eugene Stein Toyota Financial Services Stephani & Andrew Whittaker Harold Williams
Houlihan Lokey The James Irvine Foundation
$1,000+
Jewish Communal Fund
Page and Lou Adler
Suzanne and Ric Kayne Patricia and Michael Klowden Heidi and Richard Landers EJ and Gregory Milken Moelis & Company John Nickoll
Richard Agabs Nancy Aossey Alan Arkatov Bank of America Charitable Foundation Michelle and Todd Beiley
Leah and Gregory Bergman
William Wardlaw
Nancy Eisenstadt
Carol and Frank Biondi
Women in Recovery, Inc.
Sandra Espino
Melissa Bomes
Anne and Hank Wright
Arash Farin
Catherine and Michael Bauer Capital Impact Partners Cox, Castle & Nicholson
Kathy Franklin $500+
Ingrid Garces Ruben Garcia
William Craig
Janis G. Adams
Rahwa Gebretnsaie
Greg Custer
Dominique Akens
Julie Gerchik
Warren Dern
Jeffrey Bluestone
Kristi Haas
Lynne and James DeWitt
David Cunningham
Lemar Hight
Ranney Draper
Casey and Marta Harmon
Stephanie Jacques
The Education Trust
Jeffrey Heath
Jackson Johnson
Joanne Freed and Richard Mendelson
HMC Architects
Mimi Johnson
The Ginger Murchison Foundation
Andrea John
Tessa Kaganoff
Hagopian Family Foundation
Bryan Kenny
Victor Kang
Jimmy Horowitz
LLBH Private Wealth Management
Mohsen Khan
David Howard
Mary and Jonathan Lischke
Law Offices of Stephen A. King
Colleen and Matt Karis
Paula and Barry Litt
Silvia Kodzhikian
Kayne Anderson Rudnick
Marilyn and John Mohan
John Kronstadt
Investment Management, LLC
Sinthuja Nagalingam
Jessica Kronstadt-Turner
Sage and Christina Kelly
Betsy and Charles Oakley
Shilpa Kumar
Erik Kronstadt
Kimberly O’Leary
Diva Liu
Stewart Kwoh
Krystal O’Leary Flores
Elizabeth Marshall
Larry & Eris Field Family Foundation
Priscilla and Edward Simmons
Brian Manning
Ellen and Harry Levitt
Tracy Moritz Sykes and Gene T. Sykes
Maureen Mclaren
Liberty Hill Foundation
Variant Partners
Allison Musante
Jody and David Lippman
Chris Weber
Jun and Art Nakagawa
Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities Cara and David Luse Lisa and Jesse Mark Milken Family Foundation Neal Millard Marianne and Lance Miller Thomas Newlin Jennifer Ann Okin & Jon E. Santemma Robert Pambello Greg Penske Kelly and David Pokress Darline Robles Laura and Kenny Rogers Kristy Jorgensen Schaffer & Patrick Schaffer Donna and Peter Schlessel Catherine Suitor and Jorge Ramirez Allison and John Tibe Kathleen and Steven Tricarico Sarah Ouchi Tsai and Vince Tsai Angelle Grace and Roger Wacker Cynthia and James Walsh
Romasha Nath UP TO $499 Rebecca Agonafir Brittany Allen Amilburn Inc. Eden Andu Arthur Baptist Kamala and Marvin Avila-Salmon Adam Bright Eric Bright Monica Briseño Tristan Brown Everis Carruyo Mary Chambers Lisa Chevalier Laura Cohen Cameron Coleman Connie Collingwood Jon Dearing Jelena Dobic Kathy Dominguez
Jennifer Ouchi Emi Preiser Rhoda Rahaii Carissa Requejo Shawn Ricketts Kristin Salaya Wreta Salmon Ibiere Seck Katharine Simmons Edward Simpson Cameron Smalls Al Smith Stacey Staples Stephanie Sweigart Jordan Teti Craig Thrasher Steven Truong Charlene Usher Elisabeth Welch Chris Yontez
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Board of Directors Judy Burton President & CEO Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Alan Arkatov Rossier School of Education – USC Frank E. Baxter (Co-Chair)* Jefferies & Company, Inc. David Cunningham, III Los Angeles Superior Court
Young Professionals Board Virgil Roberts* Bobbitt & Roberts Darline P. Robles, Ph.D Rossier School of Education – USC Araceli Ruano Sothebys Fred Simmons Freeman Spogli & Co Eva Stern
Joseph Drake Good Universe David Fisher Capital Group International Erik Kronstadt Wilson Perumal &Company Stewart Kwoh Asian Americans Advancing Justice - LA Meyer Luskin Scope Industries
Rachel Kaganoff Stern The Junior Statesmen Foundation Ronald D. Sugar Northrop Grumman Corporation C. Frederick Wehba BentleyForbes Harold Williams (Vice Chair)* The J. Paul Getty Trust
Senior Advisors:
Dr. Richard Merkin Heritage Provider Network Gayle Miller (Secretary)* Go Alongside Foundation Dale Okuno Okuno Associates, Inc. William Ouchi* UCLA Anderson School of Management Tony Ressler (Co-Chair)* Ares
Luis de la Fuente The Broad Foundation Antonia Hernandez California Community Foundation Paul C. Hudson Broadway Federal Dan Katzir The Broad Foundation Robert Wycoff Arco
Richard Riordan* Riordan Foundation
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Kamala Avila-Salmon NBC Universal Todd Beiley Kayne Anderson Rudnick Nicole Bennett Boston Consulting Group Monica R. Briseño Cox, Castle & Nicholson Hannah Cannom Walker Stevens Cannom LLP Will Craig Capital Group Jon Dearing AECOM Grayce Frink U.S. District Court Andrea John Goldman Sachs & Co. Shilpa Kumar KPMG Krystal O’Leary Flores College Spring Sarah Ouchi Stacy Blackman Consulting Kelly Pokress Independent Consultant Kristin Salaya PwC
Almuhtada Smith Abaco Partners
I am honored to be part of an organization that is committed to truly valuing each and every student that walks through its doors as a unique individual. Alliance teachers and staff are trained to seek out and nurture their students’ inherent talents and abilities, preparing them for success in college and good careers.
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Rebecca Agonafir Munchkin
Kristy Schaffer International Creative Content
* Founding Alliance Board Member
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Erik Kronstadt, Board Chair Wilson Perumal & Company
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- Joe Drake, Alliance Board Member
Darin Smith-Gaddis AFT Intercultural Programs USA Chris Weber UCLA Anderson School of Management
Alliance High Schools Alliance Alice M. Baxter College-Ready High School 461 West 9th Street San Pedro, CA 90731
Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School 2050 North San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90065
Alliance Cindy & Bill Simon Technology Academy High School 10720 Wilmington Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90059
Alliance William & Carol Ouchi High School 5356 South 5th Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043
Alliance College-Ready Academy High School 16 1575 West 2nd Street Los Angeles, CA 90026 Alliance Collins Family College-Ready High School 2071 Saturn Avenue Huntington Park, CA 90255 Alliance Dr. Olga Mohan High School 644 West 17th Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School 2930 Fletcher Drive Los Angeles, CA 90065 Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School 2023 South Union Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007 Alliance Health Services Academy High School 10616 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School 10101 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90003 Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield High School 7907 Santa Fe Avenue Huntington Park, CA 90255 Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science High School 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 Alliance Media Arts and Entertainment Design High School 113 South Rowan Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063 Alliance Patti & Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy 4610 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90037 Alliance Renee & Meyer Luskin Academy High School 2941 West 70th Street Los Angeles, CA 90043 Alliance Susan & Eric Smidt Technology High School 211 Avenue 20 Los Angeles, CA 90031
Alliance Middle Schools Alliance Christine O’Donovan Middle Academy 5355 South 4th Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90043 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 9719 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90003 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 5 211 Avenue 20 Los Angeles, CA 90031 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 7 2941 West 70th Street Los Angeles, CA 90043 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 3651 East 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90063 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 9 5886 Compton Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90001 Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 100 E. 49th Street Los Angeles, CA 90011 Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School 603 East 115th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 Alliance Richard Merkin Middle School 2023 South Union Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007
The mission of Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, a nonprofit charter management organization, is to open and operate a network of small, high performing high schools and middle schools in low-income communities in California with historically under-performing schools, that will annually demonstrate student academic achievement growth, and graduate students ready for success in college.
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