Cajon Valley Union School District public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss an update on the district-wide classification and compensation study, review current vacancies and recruitments, and take action on approving the November 2024 meeting minutes, the 2025 meeting schedule, and electing a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.
- Update on classification and compensation study – Phase Seven
- Approve 2025 meeting schedule (fourth Thursday each month at 4:00 p.m.)
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
- Approve minutes of November 21, 2024 regular meeting
- Report on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold public hearings on a material revision for Kidinnu Academy to add a third campus at 1460 E. Main Street, El Cajon, and on increasing school facility (developer) fees. The board will also conduct its annual reorganization, electing officers and adopting committee assignments for 2025.
- Public hearing on Kidinnu Academy's request to add a third location at 1460 E. Main Street, El Cajon, starting 2025-2026 school year
- Public hearing on increasing Level I developer fees to $5.17/sq ft residential and $0.84/sq ft commercial/industrial, with CVUSD's share at $3.21 and $0.52 respectively
- Annual reorganization: election of Board President, Vice President, and Clerk of the Board
- Student discipline action: approval of recommendations in matter of Student 24-25 - AH#06
- Ceremonial administration of Oath of Office to James P. Miller, Karen Clark-Mejia, and Emily 'Lily' Schworm
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations, discussion items, and action items. Key items include a presentation on Facilities, Maintenance and Operations, an update on a district-wide classification and compensation study, and approval of the 2023-2024 annual report. The meeting also includes swearing in a joint appointee and setting 2025 meeting dates.
- Presentation on Facilities, Maintenance and Operations by Director John Heredia
- Update on district-wide classification and compensation study (Phase Seven)
- Approve Annual Report 2023-2024
- Swearing in of Louie Michael as joint appointee for term Dec 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2027
- Discussion of 2025 Personnel Commission meeting dates
Regular Board Meeting
The board will hear presentations on Bostonia Global and Community Schools, and discuss labor negotiations and anticipated litigation in closed session. It will also vote on a student readmission matter and approve consent items including personnel actions, gifts totaling $41,715, and sale of surplus property.
- Presentation on Bostonia Global school program
- Discussion on Community Schools initiative
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for CSEA and CVEA
- Student readmission matter for Student 24-25 RH#05
- Acceptance of $41,715 in gifts from First Presbyterian Church of El Cajon and Fuerte PTA
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing on the reappointment of Louie Michael as the Joint Appointee, then vote on approving revised job titles, descriptions, and salary reallocations from Phase 6 of a classification study, effective December 1, 2024. They will also hear a presentation from Child Nutrition Services and receive updates on vacancies, recruitments, and the classification study.
- Public hearing on reappointing Louie Michael as Joint Appointee for a three-year term
- Action item to approve Phase 6 classification and compensation study recommendations, including revised job titles, descriptions, and salary reallocations effective December 1, 2024
- Presentation by Director of Child Nutrition Services on department updates
- Update on district-wide classification and compensation study (Phase 7)
- Approval of minutes from September 26, 2024 regular meeting
Special Joint Workshop of the Governing Board and Personnel Commission
The Governing Board and Personnel Commission will hear an update on a classification and compensation study for classified, confidential, supervisory, and managerial positions. The study, contracted with Eric Hall & Associates in June 2021, is nearly complete. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information item.
- Update on classification and compensation study by Eric Hall & Associates (EHA) for classified bargaining unit, confidential, supervisory, and managerial positions
- Study began in June 2021 over a three-and-a-half-year review cycle
- Presentation by Rick Labib-Wood, EHA Director Team Lead
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, starting with a closed session for legal, personnel, and student matters. In open session, the board approved recommendations for one student expulsion and four readmissions, and ratified the consent agenda including personnel items and financial warrants. The agenda also included presentations on child nutrition and Meridian Elementary, and a moment of silence for a staff member.
- Approved expulsion recommendation for Student 24-25 AH#02
- Approved readmission recommendations for Students 24-25 RH#01 through RH#04
- Ratified personnel items and warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders
- Closed session included potential litigation, existing litigation (cases DS242502 and OAH 2024080055), and labor negotiations with CSEA and CVEA
- Presentation on Child Nutrition for National School Lunch Week (Oct 14-18)
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission approved a new Safety & Security Specialist classification at salary Range 27, revised job descriptions for mechanics, and Phase 5 classification and compensation changes. Commissioners also announced an intended joint appointee for a three-year term and set a public hearing for October 24, 2024.
- Approved new Safety & Security Specialist job description, salary Range 27
- Approved Phase 5 classification and compensation study revisions for 19 job classifications
- Approved revised job descriptions for Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic, Heavy Duty Mechanic, Mechanic, and Mechanic Assistant
- Announced intended joint appointee for Personnel Commission term expiring November 30, 2024; public hearing set for October 24
- Received presentation on Safety & Security Department classified work
Regular Board Meeting
The board will hold a closed session for an expulsion hearing, existing litigation, and labor negotiations. In open session, they will hold a public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2024-2025, and vote on a student discipline matter. The agenda also includes presentations from two elementary schools and discussion of board member onboarding practices.
- Expulsion hearing for Student 24-25 AH#01 (closed session)
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks/instructional materials for 2024-2025
- Student discipline action item for Student 24-25 AH#01
- Presentation from Vista Grande and Jamacha Elementary Schools
- Adoption of annual resolution for Gann Limit (appropriations limit)
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to review and provide feedback on a voter mailer for Measure W, a proposed bond measure. The mailer, already approved for contract with Murphy Printing, has been reviewed by legal counsel and includes the proposed bond's tax rate. The board will discuss the mailer before it goes to print.
- Review of Measure W voter mailer, approved for contract with Murphy Printing on August 13, 2024
- Mailer includes proposed bond's tax rate and has been reviewed by legal counsel
- Board to provide feedback before mailer goes to print
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to receive a presentation on Camp Cajon 2024, hear updates on vacancies, recruitments, and the classification study, and discuss commissioner terms and site visits. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. The agenda is largely informational and procedural.
- Camp Cajon 2024 presentation by Janelle Merry, Coordinator II
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists
- Classification study update (phases five, six, seven)
- Commissioner term for Louie Michael ends November 30, 2024
- Approve minutes of June 27, 2024 regular meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss several anticipated and existing lawsuits, including challenges to non-instructional books, a student retention request, and other litigation. The open session includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, personnel items, a quarterly Williams Settlement report, sale of surplus property, and a student teaching agreement with Western Governors University.
- Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation challenging non-instructional books
- Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation on a student retention request
- Closed session on existing litigation: OAH 2024040605, OAH 2024050710, and SD Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00017700-CU-PO-CTL
- Acceptance of Quarterly Williams Settlement Report for Q4 2023-24 (April–June 2024) with 0 complaints received
- Approval of sale of surplus property via auction or E-Waste recycler
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to discuss personnel matters, including vacancies, recruitments, and a classification study update. The commission will vote on approving new job classifications for Benefit Specialist, Lifeguard, and Physical Therapist, and on cancelling the July 25, 2024 regular meeting.
- Approve new Benefit Specialist classification at salary Range 31
- Approve new Lifeguard classification at salary Range 12 for Montgomery Middle School and Camp Cajon
- Approve new Physical Therapist classification at salary Range 46
- Cancel July 25, 2024 regular meeting
- Update on district-wide classification and compensation study
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan for Bostonia Global Charter School and discuss a material revision request from Kidinnu Academy to add a third site. The board will also hear a presentation on a proposed cellular tower at Los Coches Creek Middle School for emergency safety communications. Consent items include personnel actions, a $5,000 donation, and ratification of warrants and purchase orders.
- Public hearing on Bostonia Global Charter School LCAP 2024-2025
- Kidinnu Academy material revision to add third site at 892 E. Madison Avenue, El Cajon
- Presentation on cellular tower at Los Coches Creek Middle School for emergency safety
- Accept $5,000 cash donation from Hillsdale Middle PTA for umbrellas
- Ratify warrants totaling $3,277,367.74 for General Fund (May 30-June 12, 2024)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board is holding public hearings on the 2024-2025 LCAP, the proposed budgets for the district and Bostonia Global Charter School, and initial bargaining proposals from CSEA and CVEA. The board will also hear presentations on local indicators, the Governor's May budget revision, and recognize TEDx speakers. Closed session items include expulsion and readmission hearings, litigation, labor negotiations, and employee evaluations.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 LCAP (adoption scheduled for June 25, 2024)
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 proposed budgets for CVUSD and Bostonia Global Charter School
- Public hearings on 2024-2025 bargaining proposals from CSEA and CVEA
- Closed session: expulsion hearings for Students 23-24 AH#13 and AH#14, readmission hearings RH#06-09
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on litigation cases OAH 2023120109, 37-2023-00021960-CU-PO-CTL, and 37-2022-00017700-CU-PO-CTL
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to adopt the 2024-2025 budget and approve revised job descriptions and titles from Phase 4 of a classification study, effective July 1, 2024. They will also hear reports on vacancies, recruitments, and the classification study, and receive updates from union and district representatives.
- Approve 2024-2025 Personnel Commission Budget
- Approve revised job descriptions and titles from Phase 4 classification study
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget (second reading)
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists
- Update on classification study phases five and six
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items including four expulsion hearings, litigation conferences, and personnel appointments. In open session, the board will hear presentations from two middle schools, recognize safety patrol winners, and discuss 2024-2025 bargaining proposals from two employee unions. The board will also vote on student discipline matters and consent items.
- Closed session: expulsion hearings for Students 23-24 AH#09 through AH#12
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on 1 existing and 2 anticipated litigation cases
- Closed session: appointment of 7 assistant principals and 1 director of educational services
- Public disclosure of 2024-2025 bargaining proposals with CSEA and CVEA; public hearing set for June 11, 2024
- Action items: approve recommendations for student discipline matters AH#09-AH#12
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to discuss personnel matters including vacancies, recruitments, and a classification study update. They will also review the proposed 2024-2025 budget for a first reading, with a public hearing scheduled for May 23, 2024.
- First reading of 2024-2025 Personnel Commission budget; public hearing set for May 23, 2024 at 4:02 p.m.
- Update on district-wide classification and compensation study (Phase Four and Five)
- Status report on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists
- Approval of minutes from February 22, 2024 regular meeting
- Recognition of Classified Employee Appreciation Week (May 19-25, 2024)
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will conduct interviews and appoint a provisional member for the Area 3 vacancy, and will vote on two construction contracts: a $4,318,800 bid for relocatable building installations at seven schools and a $699,860 re-award for a drainage upgrade at Crest Elementary. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like agenda adoption and public comment rules.
- Award Bid No. 1640 to Grace Builders and GEM Industrial for relocatable building installations at Anza, Crest, Flying Hills, Naranca, Rancho San Diego, WD Hall Elementary and Hillsdale Middle School ($4,318,800)
- Re-award Bid No. 1632 to GEM Industrial for Crest Elementary drainage upgrade ($699,860) after original bidder failed to provide insurance
- Interviews and provisional appointment to fill Area 3 Governing Board vacancy (candidates: Emily Lily Schworm, Dina Polus, Jonathan Borazjani, Lisset Gonzalez)
- Adoption of agenda and public participation rules (3-minute speaker limit, 20-minute total per item)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for a student readmission hearing and legal matters, followed by an open session. The board will discuss how to fill a governing board vacancy, hear presentations from Lexington and W.D. Hall elementary schools and TEDxKids, and vote on a student readmission recommendation. Consent items include approving minutes, personnel actions, Williams Settlement reports, and warrants totaling over $3.9 million.
- Discussion on filling a Governing Board vacancy
- Student readmission hearing and action for Student 23-24 - RH#02
- Approval of warrants and wire transfers totaling $3,904,776.41 (General Fund)
- Acceptance of two Williams Settlement quarterly reports (0 complaints each)
- Presentations from Lexington Elementary, W.D. Hall Elementary, and TEDxKids
Board Workshop
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board is holding a workshop to receive a General Obligation Bond update, including voter survey results and a discussion of facilities master plan project priorities. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal action items beyond adopting the agenda.
- General Obligation Bond survey results review by Dale Scott & Company
- Discussion of facilities master plan project prioritization
- Funding summary and FMP priority cost estimates presented
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per item
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a special meeting on February 23, 2024, and approved a resolution to authorize the use of administrative hearing panels for student expulsion hearings and to delegate subpoena issuance to the Superintendent. The vote was 3-1, with Anthony Carnevale dissenting. The rest of the agenda was procedural, including call to order, announcements, pledge, and agenda adoption.
- Approved Resolution 2-24-1454 DM authorizing administrative hearing panels for expulsion hearings and delegating subpoena authority to the Superintendent (vote 3-1, Carnevale no).
- Adopted the meeting agenda (motion by Clark-Mejia, second by Jirjees).
- Meeting held at 750 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020.
- Public comment rules: 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per agenda item.
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to discuss personnel matters, including vacancies, recruitments, and a classification study update. The commission will vote on approving revised job descriptions, including for Van Driver-Student Transportation, and the Phase 3 classification and compensation study recommendations, which include revised job titles and salary reallocations effective April 1, 2024.
- Approve revised job description for Van Driver-Student Transportation, adding a medical exam requirement every two years per Senate Bill 88
- Approve Phase 3 classification and compensation study: revised job descriptions, titles, new classifications, and salary reallocations effective April 1, 2024
- Update on district-wide classification and compensation study (Phase Four and Five)
- Approve minutes of January 25, 2024 regular meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for a student expulsion hearing, existing litigation, and an assistant principal appointment. The open session includes reports on the LCAP mid-year update and school presentations, followed by action on a student discipline matter and a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, personnel, and financial approvals.
- Ratify warrants and wire transfers totaling $6,453,441.26 for General Fund, plus other funds
- Ratify purchase orders totaling $1,373,899.47 for General Fund and other funds
- Approve sale of surplus property via auction or E-Waste recycler
- Renew CalState TEACH student teacher agreement
- Approve student discipline recommendations for Student 2023/2024 - AH#06
Regular Board Meeting
The regular board meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024, has been cancelled. Details regarding the cancellation are contained in a memo attached to item A of the agenda.
- Meeting cancellation notice
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a large set of updated board policies, developed with the California School Boards Association, covering areas from vision and safety to personnel and finance. The board may waive the second reading and adopt the policies in one action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, announcements, pledge, public participation, and adoption of the agenda.
- Adoption of updated board policies (first reading/adoption) covering philosophy, community relations, administration, business operations, and personnel
- Policy 0430: Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education (Option 2 recommended)
- Policy 0450: Comprehensive Safety Plan (Option 1 recommended)
- Policy 3515.3: District Police/Security Department (Option 1 recommended)
- Policy 3100: Budget (Option 1 recommended)
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to discuss personnel matters, including a presentation on the Personnel Services Coordinator's work, vacancies and recruitments, and an update on the district-wide classification study. The Commission approved the minutes from the December 14, 2023 meeting and approved a new Safety & Security Supervisor classification at salary Range 9.
- Approved new Safety & Security Supervisor classification at salary Range 9 of the Classified Supervisors' Salary Schedule
- Approved minutes of December 14, 2023 regular meeting
- Presentation on Personnel Services Coordinator work summary
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists
- Update on classification and compensation study (Phase Three & Four)
Board Workshop
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board is holding a workshop to discuss the Facilities Master Plan. Staff, along with Ruhnau Clarke Architects and Dale Scott & Company, will review facility needs, priorities, cost estimates, and funding options. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering standard items like call to order, public participation rules, and agenda adoption.
- Facilities Master Plan review with Ruhnau Clarke Architects and Dale Scott & Company
- Discussion of facility needs assessments, priorities, and cost estimates
- Review of available funding options for facilities
- Public participation rules: 3-minute speaker limit, 20-minute total per agenda item
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a regular meeting with a closed session for anticipated litigation. They approved the consent agenda, which included accepting gifts and donations totaling $29,289.20, ratifying personnel items, renewing interdistrict attendance agreements, and approving warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders. The board also recognized students for the PTA Reflections program and heard parent council reports.
- Accepted gifts and donations totaling $29,289.20, including $13,450 in gift cards from East County Posse for families in need.
- Ratified warrants and wire transfers including $16,062,589.98 in payroll warrants and $3,101,174.42 in commercial warrants for the General Fund.
- Renewed Master Interdistrict Attendance Agreements with multiple districts and the San Diego County Office of Education for 2024/2025.
- Approved minutes from the December 12, 2023 Annual Organization Meeting and November 14, 2023 Regular Board Meeting.
- Recognized 7 students from Avocado and Hillsdale for the annual PTA Reflections program.