Academias La Paz
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 meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of every month. 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 Cesar Chavez 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

Board of Directors

  • Carlos Mariani

    Carlos Mariani Rosa

    Community Chair
    Seated: May 2023
    Term Expires: May 2026

    MN Education Equity Partnership
    2233 University Ave W.
    St. Paul, MN 55114
    Email

  • Tony Aarts

    Tony Aarts

    Community Vice-Chair
    Seated: January 2020
    Term Expires: May 2026

    Minnesota Department of Education
    400 Stinson Blvd NE
    Minneapolis, MN 55413
    Email

  • Kent Fordyce

    Kent Fordyce

    Community Treasurer
    Seated: December 2017
    Term Expires: May 2026

    Kent’s Accounting Services, LLC
    6371 Bartlett Boulevard
    Mound, MN 55364
    Email

  • Mark Ahrens

    Community Secretary
    Seated: May 2023
    Term Expires: May 2026

    2579 Forest Street
    Maplewood, MN 55109
    651-216-9833
    Email

  • Yazmin Muñoz-Vallez

    Teacher
    Seated:
    Term Expires:

    1801 Lacrosse Ave
    Saint Paul, MN 55119
    Email

  • Dr. Ramon Vasquez

    Community
    Seated: May 2023
    Term Expires: May 2026

    125 Peik Hall
    159 Pillsbury Drive SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55455
    Email

  • Tamara Ramirez-Torres

    Tamara Ramirez-Torres

    Teacher
    Seated: September 2016
    Term Expires: May 2026

    4137 Bloomington Ave
    Minneapolis, MN 5407
    Email

  • Niel Ritchie

    Community
    Seated: July 2024
    Term Expires: May 2026

    Minneapolis, MN
    Email


  • Ann Zukoski

    Ann Zukoski

    Community
    Seated: December 2012
    Term Expires: May 2027

    MN Department of Health
    P.O. Box 64975
    St. Paul, MN 55164
    Email

  • Andrea Castillo

    Parent
    Seated:
    Term Expires:

    2025 East River Parkway
    Minneapolis, MN 55414
    Email

2025 - 2026
School Board Schedule

Board meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month, from 5pm to 7pm, in the Ramona Center of Academia Cesar Chavez or cafeteria of El Colegio High School.

Board Meeting Schedule 2025 -26 

Agenda & Minutes

BOARD RETREAT
July 28, 2025 - Agenda | Minutes
Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center

August 13, 2025 - Agenda | Minutes
Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center

September 10, 2025 - Agenda | Minutes
El Colegio High School - Cafeteria

October 8, 2025 - Agenda | Minutes
Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center

November 12, 2025 - Agenda | Minutes
El Colegio High School - Cafeteria

December 10, 2025 - Agenda | Minutes
Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center

January 14, 2026 - Agenda | MinutesEl Colegio High School - Cafeteria

February 11, 2026 - Agenda | Minutes
Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center

March 11, 2026 - Agenda | Minutes
El Colegio High School - Cafeteria

ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS
March 27, 2026 - Agenda | Minutes
Academia Cesar Chavez

April 15, 2026- Agenda | Minutes
El Colegio High School - Cafeteria

May 13, 2026 - Agenda | Minutes
Academia Cesar Chavez - Ramona Center

June 17, 2026 - Agenda | Minutes
El Colegio High School - Cafeteria

Agendas & Minutes from Previous Years

Annual Reports