Alliance Judy Burton Tech describes community‑schools model, workforce and wellness partnerships
May 15, 2026 | Los Angeles Unified, School Districts, California
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Rogelio Sanchez Jr., principal of Alliance Judy Burton Technology Academy, and Greg Perez, the school’s community schools coordinator, presented Burton Tech’s community‑schools work to the charter committee, describing how grant funds and local partnerships are used to expand academic supports, family services and workforce pathways.
Sanchez told the committee that Burton Tech serves roughly 1,200 students and that the school uses community partnerships to help students arrive prepared for college and careers. "We prepare our scholars for college and beyond by providing rigorous and joyful learning experiences," he said.
Perez described a community‑first approach that looks for existing neighborhood assets and aligns school programs with partner capacity. He said partnerships include family‑resource centers, Boys and Girls Club Metro, LA County Department of Mental Health for on‑site SEI (social‑emotional) presentations, a recent lifeguard training partnership with LA City Aquatics aimed at local workforce gaps, and collaboration with local theaters, Google Code Next and other community partners to expand internships and dual‑enrollment options.
Perez said the role requires asset mapping, participation in neighborhood advisory boards and coordination across agencies to convert community resources into sustainable school offerings. The presenters highlighted an annual community 5K, a planned mural funded by a nonprofit, and student leadership efforts that include preregistration and voter‑engagement drives for seniors.
Board members praised the model and asked about how the charter management organization supports site leadership; presenters said the network office provides staffing, codified processes and MOU support for partnerships.
Next steps: presenters said they will continue to build regional partnerships, expand dual‑enrollment and workforce grants, and work with LAUSD and community partners to sustain successful programs.
Sanchez told the committee that Burton Tech serves roughly 1,200 students and that the school uses community partnerships to help students arrive prepared for college and careers. "We prepare our scholars for college and beyond by providing rigorous and joyful learning experiences," he said.
Perez described a community‑first approach that looks for existing neighborhood assets and aligns school programs with partner capacity. He said partnerships include family‑resource centers, Boys and Girls Club Metro, LA County Department of Mental Health for on‑site SEI (social‑emotional) presentations, a recent lifeguard training partnership with LA City Aquatics aimed at local workforce gaps, and collaboration with local theaters, Google Code Next and other community partners to expand internships and dual‑enrollment options.
Perez said the role requires asset mapping, participation in neighborhood advisory boards and coordination across agencies to convert community resources into sustainable school offerings. The presenters highlighted an annual community 5K, a planned mural funded by a nonprofit, and student leadership efforts that include preregistration and voter‑engagement drives for seniors.
Board members praised the model and asked about how the charter management organization supports site leadership; presenters said the network office provides staffing, codified processes and MOU support for partnerships.
Next steps: presenters said they will continue to build regional partnerships, expand dual‑enrollment and workforce grants, and work with LAUSD and community partners to sustain successful programs.
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