Cajon Valley Union School District public meetings in 2025
36 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission will reappoint Paul Stephens as CSEA appointee for a three-year term, approve the 2026 meeting schedule, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year. The meeting also includes updates on vacancies, recruitments, and personnel activity.
- Reappointment of Paul Stephens as CSEA appointee through November 30, 2028
- Approval of 2026 meeting schedule (fourth Thursday each month, with exceptions)
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
- Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025 regular meeting
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and personnel activity
Governing Board Workshop
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board will hold a workshop to discuss a General Obligation Bond update, including School Facility Improvement Districts (SFIDs) and potential financing options. The board will also review and discuss revisions to multiple board bylaws, including governance standards, meeting conduct, and board self-evaluation. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 pm at the District Office Professional Development Room 2, 750 E. Main Street, El Cajon.
- Discussion: General Obligation Bond Update, including SFIDs and financing options, presented by financial advisor Dale Scott
- Review of 11 board bylaws, including Bylaw 9005 (Governance Standards), Bylaw 9323 (Meeting Conduct), and Bylaw 9400 (Board Self-Evaluation)
- Public comment allowed with 3-minute speaker limit and 20-minute total per agenda item
Regular Board Meeting & Annual Reorganization of The Board
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board will hold its annual reorganization, electing a Board President, Vice President, and Clerk, and appointing the Superintendent as Secretary. The board will also consider a student readmission matter and hear presentations on Avocado Elementary School, PTA Reflections Awards, and LCAP Goals 2 & 3. A closed session is scheduled for a readmission hearing, legal counsel conference, labor negotiations, and public employee discipline.
- Annual reorganization: election of Board President, Vice President, and Clerk of the Board
- Student readmission matter (Student 25-26 RH#03) with a closed-session hearing and action item
- Presentation on Avocado Elementary School and PTA Reflections Awards
- Information on Williams Settlement Findings for 2025-2026 site visits, confirming all requirements met
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, personnel items, and gifts/donations
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission met on November 20, 2025, and took action on several items, including approving new job classifications for a High School Registrar and a Heavy Duty Mechanic Electric & Diesel. The commission also approved the annual report and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approved new High School Registrar classification at salary Range 24
- Approved new Heavy Duty Mechanic Electric & Diesel classification at salary Range 35
- Approved Annual Report 2024-2025
- Approved minutes of the October 16, 2025 regular meeting
- Discussed vacancies, recruitments, and a request for a classification and compensation study for Mental Health Clinician II
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with three employee organizations, and the superintendent's evaluation. In open session, the board will receive presentations on Flying Hills and an LCAP update on Goal 3, and consider a consent agenda including personnel items, gifts totaling $3,384.93, and setting December 16, 2025 as the annual organizational meeting date.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case, USDC Case No. 3:23-CV-768-BEN)
- Closed session: Labor negotiations with CSEA, CVEA, and CVAA
- Closed session: Superintendent evaluation review and goal-setting for 2025-26
- Consent item: Accept gifts totaling $3,384.93, including a $2,084.93 memorial bench at Johnson Elementary
- Consent item: Ratify warrants and wire transfers totaling over $8.4 million (item later withdrawn by staff)
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission will receive updates on current vacancies, ongoing recruitments, and eligibility lists. Commissioners will also discuss replacing BoardDocs with Diligent Community software. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from employee organizations and district staff.
- Discussion of replacing BoardDocs with Diligent Community software
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists for classified positions
- Approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 regular meeting
- Reports from CSEA Chapter 179, CVAA, and district staff
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop - Superintendent Evaluation
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board will hold a workshop to evaluate the superintendent. The board will review the recommended evaluation process and discuss goals and criteria for the 2025-26 school year. The evaluation will occur in closed session, with a report out afterward.
- Closed session to evaluate the superintendent
- Review of CSBA's recommended superintendent evaluation process and format
- Discussion and development of goals and evaluation criteria for the 2025-26 school year
Governing Board Workshop
The Governing Board held a workshop to review the November 2024 Measure W General Obligation Bond ($280 million) election results and discuss School Facility Improvement Districts (SFIDs). District staff presented prioritized facilities projects from the facilities master plan within potential SFID boundaries. The Board may discuss establishing one or more SFIDs and the potential use for November 2026 school improvement measures with no tax rate increase. The agenda also included procedural items such as call to order, public comment rules, pledge of allegiance, and adoption of the agenda.
- Review of November 2024 Measure W General Obligation Bond ($280 million) election results
- Discussion of School Facility Improvement Districts (SFIDs)
- Presentation of prioritized facilities projects from the facilities master plan
- Potential establishment of one or more SFIDs
- Potential use for November 2026 school improvement measures with no tax rate increase
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation (case #25CU010642C), four student expulsion hearings, and labor negotiations with employee organizations. The open session includes a public hearing on textbook sufficiency, an LCAP update, and action on student discipline matters. The agenda is largely procedural with several items handled in closed session.
- Closed session conference on existing litigation, Civil Court case #25CU010642C
- Four expulsion hearings for students 25-26 AH#01 through AH#04
- Conference with labor negotiators for CSEA and CVEA employee organizations
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks/instructional materials for 2025-2026
- Consent agenda includes $11,321.60 in gifts and donations from PTAs
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on risk management activities. Commissioners will also receive updates on vacancies, recruitments, and requests for new job classifications. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from employee unions and district staff.
- Risk Management presentation by Manager Roy Handal
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists
- Discussion of requests for new job classifications
- Approval of minutes from August 28, 2025 regular meeting
- Reports from CSEA Chapter 179 and CVAA
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop - Governing Board Self Evaluation
The Governing Board will hold a workshop to conduct a self-evaluation, facilitated by a representative from the California School Board Association (CSBA). The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, public comment, pledge of allegiance, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment.
- Governing Board Self Evaluation facilitated by CSBA representative
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaker limit and 20-minute total per item
- Adoption of the agenda as an action item
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for existing litigation (case OAH 2025041256). The main discussion item is a presentation on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update for Goals 2 and 3. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes ratification of personnel items, sale of two surplus vehicles, and approval of warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders totaling millions of dollars.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (case OAH 2025041256)
- Presentation and discussion of LCAP update on Goals 2 & 3
- Ratification of personnel recommendations (details in attached PDF)
- Approval of sale of two surplus 2007 Chevrolet HHR vehicles via public auction
- Ratification of warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders including $8.4M in commercial warrants and $18.6M in payroll warrants
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items: adopting the agenda, approving prior minutes, and receiving reports. The main substantive item is a presentation on Camp Cajon 2025, plus updates on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists. The commission will also discuss the 2026 CSPCA conference registration and replacing BoardDocs with Diligent Community.
- Presentation on Camp Cajon 2025 by Janelle Merry
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists
- Discussion of 2026 CSPCA Annual Conference registration
- Discussion of replacing BoardDocs with Diligent Community
- Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025 regular meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Workshop - Board Study Session
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board will hold a study session to discuss the general board governance calendar, including public relations, legislative updates, and financial overview. The board will also discuss the attorney evaluation process and conduct a first reading of multiple board policy updates covering topics such as visitor access control, student records, immigration enforcement, discipline, sexual health instruction, and artificial intelligence.
- First reading of Board Policy 0441 on Artificial Intelligence
- First reading of Board Policy & AR 5145.13 on Immigration Enforcement Response
- First reading of Board Policy & AR 5144 on Discipline
- First reading of Board Policy & AR 5145.7 on Sexual Harassment
- Discussion on general board governance calendar including financial overview and legislative updates
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on AI in education, approve consent items including personnel actions, sale of surplus vehicles, and ratification of warrants and purchase orders totaling over $13M for the new fiscal year. The meeting also includes closed session for anticipated litigation and public comment periods.
- Presentation on AI in Education
- Ratification of personnel items
- Sale of two surplus vehicles: 2005 Ford F350 and 2007 Chevrolet HHR
- Ratification of warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders: $21,619,707.94 in payroll warrants, $7,335,100.77 in commercial warrants, and $13,007,287.98 in purchase orders for 25/26 fiscal year
- Closed session for anticipated litigation (1 case)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
The board voted down a proposal to create an Assistant Superintendent for Educational Excellence and Innovation. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on a lawsuit settlement, a pending litigation case, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Motion to approve new Assistant Superintendent, Educational Excellence and Innovation job description failed 2-2
- Closed session to consider settlement in Evan Collins et al v. Cajon Valley USD (Case No. 37-2020-00027110-CU-PO-CTL)
- Closed session on pending litigation (Case No. 25CU010642C)
- Closed session on anticipated litigation regarding a student promotion request
- Closed session for public employee appointment of one assistant principal
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on June 24, 2025, with a closed session for readmission hearings and personnel appointments. The board approved recommendations for five student readmission matters and tabled one for amendment. Consent items included ratification of personnel items and renewal of the fingerprint clearinghouse agreement.
- Approved readmission for Student 24-25 RH#07, RH#08, RH#09, RH#10, RH#13; tabled RH#12 for amendment
- Closed session included readmission hearings for six students and public employee appointments for a principal, assistant principal, and Chief Innovation & Engagement Officer
- Ratified personnel items as part of consent agenda
- Renewed agreement with San Diego County Schools Fingerprinting Clearinghouse
- Pulled items 11:E and 11:H from consent agenda for separate discussion
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive an update on current vacancies, ongoing recruitments, and eligibility lists. Commissioners will also vote to approve the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists (June 2025)
- Approve minutes of the May 22, 2025 regular meeting
- Reports from CSEA Chapter 179, CVAA, district, and classified personnel director
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
This special meeting is primarily a closed-session meeting to discuss personnel matters: the appointment of two assistant principals and a chief innovation & engagement officer, and the evaluation of the superintendent. The board will also adopt the agenda and later report out any action taken in closed session.
- Public employee appointment: Assistant Principal (2 positions)
- Public employee evaluation: Superintendent
- Public employee appointment: Chief Innovation & Engagement Officer
- Adoption of agenda (procedural)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 proposed budgets for CVUSD and Bostonia Global Charter School, the Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs), and initial bargaining proposals from the Cajon Valley Education Association and California School Employees Association. The board will also receive presentations on the Governor's May Revise state budget and local indicator progress.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 proposed adopted budgets for CVUSD and Bostonia Global Charter School
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) for CVUSD and Bostonia Global
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 bargaining proposals from CVEA and CSEA Chapter 179
- Presentation on Governor's May Revise of the 2025-26 California state budget
- Closed session items include superintendent evaluation, anticipated litigation, and appointment of Chief Innovation & Engagement Officer
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing and second reading on the proposed 2025-2026 budget, then vote on adoption. They will also consider a second reading to revise Rule 20.200.1, changing regular meeting start time from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Other items include approval of prior meeting minutes and updates on vacancies and recruitments.
- Second reading and public hearing for the 2025-2026 Personnel Commission Budget
- Proposed adoption of the 2025-2026 budget
- Second reading to revise Rule 20.200.1 meeting times from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2025 regular meeting
- Update on vacancies, recruitments, and eligibility lists
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal matters, student expulsion, and employee evaluations. In open session, they will vote on a student discipline action, approve consent items including personnel and donations, and discuss bargaining proposals with CSEA for 2025-2026. The agenda also includes presentations, recognitions, and public comments.
- Student Discipline Matter: Student 24-25 AH#15 - approve recommendations of Administrative Hearing Panel
- 2025-2026 Bargaining Proposals with CSEA Chapter 179 - public hearing set for June 10, 2025
- Gifts and Donations totaling $17,382.39 from PTAs for Jamacha, Magnolia, and Crest schools
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 case), existing litigation (OAH 2025030603), expulsion hearing, and employee evaluations
- Recognition of Safety Patrol Winners for Colonel of San Diego County Schools Safety Patrols
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will review the proposed 2025-2026 budget for the first time, with a public hearing scheduled for May 22, 2025. The commission also approved a rule change to start meetings at 4:15 p.m. and revised the 2025 meeting calendar, including canceling the July meeting.
- First reading of 2025-2026 Personnel Commission budget; public hearing set for May 22, 2025 at 4:17 p.m.
- Rule revision 20.200.1 changes regular meeting time from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Revised 2025 meeting calendar: June 26 moved to June 18, October 23 moved to October 16, July 24 meeting canceled.
- Approved minutes from March 27, 2025 regular meeting.
- Information on vacancies, recruitments, and personnel activity.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for pending litigation, anticipated litigation, and a student expulsion hearing. The board failed to adopt the agenda on a 2-2 vote, so the meeting may proceed without an adopted agenda. The open session includes reports, a student discipline action item, and a consent agenda with financial and personnel items.
- Agenda adoption failed (2-2 vote)
- Closed session: expulsion hearing for Student 24-25 AH#15
- Ratify warrants/wire transfers: $17.4M payroll, $2.8M commercial
- Ratify concrete projects bid: $126,490 total
- Accept gifts: $17,382.39 total
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to approve personnel actions, including a new Grounds Crew Leader classification and the Phase 7 classification and compensation study. They will also hear a presentation on the Extended Day Program and discuss vacancies, recruitments, and 2025 meeting dates. The commission approved the agenda and minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting.
- Approved new Grounds Crew Leader classification at salary Range 28
- Approved Phase 7 classification and compensation study, effective May 1, 2025
- Presentation on Extended Day Program activities
- Discussion of vacancies, recruitments, and personnel activity
- Review of 2025 meeting dates to ensure quorum
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on March 25, 2025, addressing a student expulsion hearing, a safety update, and a nondiscrimination policy discussion. The board approved the student discipline recommendation, the consent agenda (with several items pulled for separate votes), and a new Grounds Crew Leader position with a $95,000 fiscal impact. The meeting also included reports on staff deaths, retirements, and public comments.
- Approved student discipline matter Student 24-25 AH#16
- Approved new Grounds Crew Leader position ($95,000)
- Ratified warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders totaling over $17 million in payroll and $1.5 million in commercial warrants
- Discussed AR 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment policy
- Received Safety & Security Update presentation
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will meet in closed session to discuss student readmission and grade acceleration appeals, multiple existing litigation cases, and labor negotiations with employee organizations. The open session includes a presentation from Cajon Valley Middle School, information from the Stop Cottonwood Sand Mine Committee, and approval of consent items including personnel and financial reports.
- Closed session: Readmission hearing for Student 24-25 RH#06 and grade acceleration appeal for Student 24-25 Appeal #01
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on four existing litigation cases (OCR 09-24-1660, OAH 2024120174, California Department of Education vs CVUSD, case 37-2019-00066058-CU-MC-CTL)
- Closed session: Labor negotiations with CVEA, CVAA, and unrepresented employees
- Information: Presentation from Cajon Valley Middle School and update from Stop Cottonwood Sand Mine Committee
- Consent agenda: Ratification of personnel items and warrants/wire transfers/purchase orders
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission will vote on reclassifying a Mental Health Clinician I to a Mental Health Clinician II, effective March 1, 2025. They will also receive a presentation from Fiscal Services and an update on the district-wide classification and compensation study. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as adopting the agenda and approving prior meeting minutes.
- Reclassification of employee #605224 from Mental Health Clinician I (Range 40) to Mental Health Clinician II (Range 46) effective March 1, 2025
- Presentation by Director of Fiscal Services Miranda Durning on department activities
- Update on Phase Seven of the district-wide classification and compensation study
- Report on current vacancies, recruitments, and personnel activity
- Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2025 regular meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, at 750 E. Main Street, El Cajon. The board voted unanimously to approve recommendations from administrative hearing panels in six student discipline matters (cases 24-25 AH#07, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13). The board also approved a settlement agreement in existing litigation (case OAH 2024120373) and appointed Neil Saffer and Edward Jones as assistant principals at Lexington Elementary School.
- Approved expulsion hearing recommendations for six students (cases 24-25 AH#07, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- Approved settlement agreement in litigation case OAH 2024120373
- Appointed Neil Saffer and Edward Jones as assistant principals at Lexington Elementary School
- Received LCAP mid-year update for CVUSD and Bostonia Global High School
- Heard presentations from Madison Elementary School and PTA Reflections Awards
Governing Board Governance Workshop
The Governing Board is meeting for a governance workshop focused on board roles, culture, policies, and strategies for cohesive, student-focused governance. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is discussion-only.
- Workshop on governance roles, board culture, and relevant laws (Board Bylaws 9000 series)
- Discussion of norms, best practices, and strategies for student-focused governance
Special Board Meeting
The board voted on three action items: a withdrawn SARC report, travel and conference approvals, and revisions to the sexual health curriculum. The curriculum revisions failed 1-3, and travel approvals saw split votes before one conference was approved.
- Revised sexual health curriculum rejected 1-3; board must address CDE corrective actions
- National Conference on Education travel approved 4-0 after initial failure and rescission
- League of Innovative Schools Conference travel failed 2-2
- Bostonia Charter SARC item withdrawn by staff before vote
Special Board Meeting - Canceled
The January 30, 2025, 6:00 PM special board meeting of the Cajon Valley Union School District has been canceled. The agenda contains only a single item noting the cancellation, with a memo attached for reference. No business items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting cancellation notice for January 30, 2025 special board meeting
- Attachment: Special Board Meeting 1.30.25 Cancelation Memo.pdf (328 KB)
Governing Board Governance Workshop
The Governing Board is conducting a governance workshop focused on administrative roles, culture, infrastructure, relevant laws, board bylaws, norms, and best practices. The goal is to develop strategies for cohesive and student-focused governance. No specific decisions or actions are scheduled beyond adopting the agenda.
- Governance workshop on board roles, culture, infrastructure, and best practices
- Discussion of Board Bylaws (9000 series) and relevant laws
- Development of strategies for cohesive and student-focused governance
- Public comment allowed with 3-minute speaker limit and 20-minute total per item
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a special meeting to discuss updates to the CVUSD sexual health curriculum, which are required to meet state law and address corrective actions from the California Department of Education. The Board did not vote on the curriculum at this meeting but scheduled a future meeting later this week to take action. The agenda was otherwise procedural, including call to order, public comment rules, pledge of allegiance, and adoption of the agenda.
- Discussion of CVUSD School Sexual Health Curriculum updates to meet California Healthy Youth Act and CDE corrective actions
- Curriculum reviewed by Sexual Health Committee on January 23, 2025
- CDE requires final board action by January 31, 2025
- Families may opt children out of sexual health instruction
- Board scheduled a meeting later this week to vote on the curriculum
Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Personnel Commission will meet to receive a presentation on print shop/duplicating services, an update on the district-wide classification and compensation study (Phase Seven), and a report on vacancies and recruitments. The commission will also vote on minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting and adjourn to executive session for a performance evaluation.
- Print Shop / Duplicating Services presentation by Supervisor Ruben Peña
- Classification Study Update - Phase Seven from the Director
- Vacancies/Recruitments/Personnel Activity report from the Personnel Analyst
- Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024 Regular Meeting
- Executive session for performance evaluation of Director-Classified Personnel
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a public hearing on dedicating an easement on Avocado Elementary School property to San Diego County for accessibility and safety improvements at Fury Lane and Avocado School Road. The board will also consider consent items including personnel actions, a $9,750 gift card donation, and ratification of warrants and purchase orders. The meeting includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations, potential litigation, and employee dismissal.
- Public hearing on County easement at Avocado Elementary for pedestrian and traffic safety at Fury Lane and Avocado School Road
- Ratification of personnel items
- Acceptance of $9,750 gift card donation from East County Posse to support families in need
- Ratification of warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders totaling over $21 million
- Closed session on labor negotiations with CSEA and CVEA