Grossmont Union High School District public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held its annual organizational and regular meeting, addressing closed-session items including litigation, personnel, and student matters. In open session, the board ratified a $15,650 resolution agreement for a student case and authorized a settlement with MMJ Construction related to the Gym HVAC Project (CN-2370), with assignment agreements to be ratified later. The agenda also included recognitions, presentations, and procedural items.
- Ratified resolution agreement for Student Case #6 with $15,650 fiscal impact
- Authorized settlement with MMJ Construction for Gym HVAC Project (CN-2370) and assignment agreements with EMCOR, Mac Electric, HSCC, Time and Alarm, Balance America, Sylvester Roofing, R&R Controls
- Rejected claims #21-05634 and #20-05595
- Approved suspended expulsions for students in Cases #9-#10 and stipulated expulsions for Cases #6-#11
- Presented College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) agreement with Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College District (Jan 31, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting in regular session. The board will hear presentations on the draft redistricting plan and the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant, and will take action on closed-session items including litigation and student discipline matters. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.
- Presentation on draft redistricting plan; no map adoption at this meeting
- Educator Effectiveness Block Grant: $3,698,032 allocation, plan adoption scheduled for Dec 13, 2021
- Closed session: potential litigation (2 cases), resolution agreements for students in cases #4 and #5
- Student matters: expulsion, suspended expulsions, stipulated expulsions (cases #1, #4-#8)
- Recognition of Tiffany Jokerst, 2022 California Teacher of the Year
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on October 7, 2021, addressing closed session items including litigation, employee matters, and student expulsions. In open session, the board approved suspended and stipulated expulsions for students in cases #1-3, a resignation agreement for a certificated employee, and rejected a claim. The agenda also included recognitions and presentations on community partners and district energy awareness.
- Rejected claim #RM21-152 (motion carried, 4-0-1)
- Approved resignation agreement for Certificated Employee #329-683
- Approved suspended and stipulated expulsions for students in cases #1-3
- Approved corrected agenda item S.1 (i) changing presenter to Katie Anderson from Conscious Teaching LLC
- Recognized Kitchens for Good as community partner for Adult Education
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on a settlement agreement in a federal court case, approve personnel matters including a suspension and resignation agreement, and discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations. The board will also receive presentations on re-engagement, human resources, and the 2021-2022 thematic goal, and honor the district's centennial.
- Approval of settlement agreement in U.S. District Court Case # 3:21-cv-00456-W-MDD
- Approval of 1-day suspension for Classified Employee # 211146
- Approval of resignation agreement for Classified Employee # 135651
- Presentation from Congressman Darrell Issa's office honoring district's centennial
- Presentation on Roadmap to Re-engagement
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Board held a special meeting to discuss litigation, personnel appointments, and district policies. Key actions included approving an easement for SDG&E at Valhalla High School and ratifying various educational service contracts.
- Approved easement to allow SDG&E to construct and maintain facilities at Valhalla High School
- Appointed Mario Ramirez as Assistant Principal of Grossmont High School
- Ratified $209,337.19 in educational consultant contracts for various services
- Approved the Chargers Champions Grant of $70,000.00 for athletic turf replacement at Valhalla High School
- First reading of Board Policy 6158 regarding Independent Study and Home Choice Programs
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting on July 27, 2021, to approve several action items, including a $25.1 million bond issuance, a community survey contract, and personnel appointments. The board also approved change orders for construction projects and a salary increase for substitute employees. All votes were carried with three yes votes; two members were not present.
- Approved Resolution 2022-01 authorizing up to $25,100,000 in Proposition U Capital Appreciation Bonds (Series K) and reallocating ~$42M new high school project budget to other projects
- Approved $53,750 agreement with 1892, LLC to conduct a GUHSD Community Survey
- Approved change orders totaling over $530,000 for construction projects (GHHS Black Box, WHHS Science, Transportation/Bus Yard, Tennis Courts)
- Approved appointments: Donald Carroll as Director II, Extended Curricular Programs; Dr. Chukwuka Bandele as Director II, Special Education
- Approved stipulated expulsions for students in Cases #5-#6
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District governing board met in regular session, handling closed-session legal and personnel matters before reconvening publicly. The board approved several assistant principal appointments, settled or ratified legal cases, and recognized championship sports teams and community partners.
- Rejected claim #21-05573
- Approved resolution agreement for student in Case #2
- Ratified settlement for OAH Case No. 2020120841
- Appointed 6 assistant principals (Grossmont, Mount Miguel, Granite Hills, Valhalla, West Hills high schools)
- Recognized CIF champion teams and community partners
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting to adopt the 2021-2022 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the district's official budget for the fiscal year. The board approved the LCAP and adopted Resolution 2021-59, which approves a $273.1 million General Fund budget for 2021/22. The meeting also included a consent agenda approving routine items such as consultant employment and memberships.
- Approval of 2021-2022 LCAP
- Adoption of Resolution 2021-59 approving $273.1 million budget for 2021/22
- Approval of $785.00 for CLIMB-IT rock climbing services at El Cajon Valley High School
- Approval of $1,500.00 for Coalition for Career Technical Education in California membership
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting in regular session, with a closed session for litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations, followed by an open public session. The board approved two settlement agreements for special education administrative hearing cases, totaling $48,155, and took action on temporary certificated employee releases. The agenda also includes recognitions, a student mental health presentation, and public comment procedures.
- Approved settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2021010610 for $20,220 from General Fund - Special Ed
- Approved settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2021030085 for $27,935 from General Fund - Special Ed
- Approved non-reelect/release of temporary certificated employees per Resolution #2021-53
- Introduction of Linda Jennings and Dick Hoy to the Prop U/Measure BB Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
- Presentation on student mental health support
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District held a joint meeting with Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Mountain Empire Unified School District. The boards met to review alliance priorities and formalize a partnership agreement intended to create pathways from high school to community college.
- Approval of the East County Education Alliance Partnership Agreement between GCCCD, GUHSD, and MEUSD
- Presentation regarding the East County Education Alliance
- Review of joint priorities for the Alliance
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board met to approve several personnel appointments and resignations. The session also addressed closed session matters including litigation and employee discipline.
- Appointment of Christina Terrones as Assistant Principal, Mount Miguel High School
- Appointment of Brianne Froumis as Principal, Valhalla High School
- Approval of resignation agreement for Certificated Employee #504-601
- Approval of resignation agreement for Classified Employee #477-230
- Discussion of existing litigation: Grossmont et al. v. Julian Union School District et al.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including closed session actions on personnel and legal matters, followed by an open session with presentations and public comment. Key decisions include ratifying a mediation agreement for an OAH case and appointing a new assistant superintendent.
- Ratified mediation agreement for OAH Case No. 2021010829 with $6,460 fiscal impact from General Fund - Special Ed
- Appointed Mary Beth Kastan as Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, effective on or about March 29, 2021
- Issued release notice to certificated administrative employee No. 495-221 effective end of 2020-21 school year
- Presentations on Santana High School centennial, custodial services during pandemic, and professional learning
- Public comment procedures outlined for in-person and virtual attendance
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is holding a regular meeting with a closed session covering potential litigation, employee discipline/appointment, and labor negotiations, followed by an open public session. The open session includes presentations on school programs and community outreach, but no major action items are listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no rezonings, contracts, or fee changes.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on claims and potential litigation
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release and appointment
- Closed session: labor negotiations with agency negotiator Robert Shield
- Presentation: Monte Vista High School centennial celebration video
- Presentation: RULER program at Grossmont High School
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
This is a special Governing Board meeting dedicated to a Board Budget Workshop, with no specific budget items or decisions listed in the agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, covering public comment rules, a closed session for personnel matters, and scheduling the next regular meeting.
- Board Budget Workshop (discussion/information only)
- Closed session for public employee appointment/employment and superintendent's evaluation
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for February 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board met virtually on January 21, 2021. The board approved settlement agreements for two Office of Administrative Hearing cases, a settlement in lieu of litigation against a service provider, and action on existing litigation. It also approved the non-reelect/release of temporary Adult Education teachers and lifted expulsions for students in multiple cases. The meeting included presentations on Granite Hills High School's centennial and ETS support for reopening.
- Approved settlement agreements for OAH Case Nos. 2020110446 and 2020110689
- Approved settlement in lieu of litigation against a GUHSD service provider
- Non-reelected/released temporary Adult Education teachers per Resolution #2021-27, effective Feb 5, 2021
- Lifted expulsions for students in Cases #5-#15 and atypical lifts in Cases #1-#43
- Heard presentation on ETS support for reopening