Grossmont Union High School District public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold its annual organizational and regular meeting, including a closed session for legal, personnel, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will ceremonially swear in reelected trustees, recognize community and business partners, and consider stipulated and lifted student expulsions.
- Ceremonial oath of office for Trustees Robert Shield, Jim Kelly, and Dr. Gary Woods
- Recognition of El Cajon Valley High School administration and community partners (Feeding San Diego, Berry Good Food Foundation, Kaiser Permanente)
- Approval of stipulated expulsions (Cases #7-#9) and lifted expulsions (Cases #1-#2)
- Closed session: existing litigation E.V.E. v. GUHSD (Case #3:22-cv-00941-MMA-BGS)
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release and appointment/employment
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting in regular session to take action on several items, including approving a settlement agreement for a classified employee, releasing temporary adult education teachers, and approving student expulsions. The board will also hear public comments and receive presentations recognizing Valhalla High School staff and community partners.
- Approval of Settlement Agreement for Classified Employee #234-884
- Non-Reelect and/or Release temporary Adult Education Teachers per Resolution #2023-18, effective November 16, 2022
- Approval of Suspended Expulsion (Case #2) and Stipulated Expulsions (Cases #4-#6)
- Closed session on litigation E.V.E. v. GUHSD (Case # 3:22-cv-00941-MMA-BGS)
- Recognition of Valhalla High School Administration Team and Community Partner Don De Mars Photography
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, personnel, and labor matters, followed by an open session. The open session includes presentations on the new $24 million Transportation Center and enrollment projections, recognitions for Mount Miguel High School staff and a community partner, and action on student expulsion cases. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.
- Presentation on GUHSD Enrollment Projections
- Presentation on the new $24 Million Transportation Center
- Recognition of Mount Miguel High School Administration Team
- Approval of suspended expulsion (Case #1) and stipulated expulsions (Cases #1-#3)
- Closed session: litigation, employee discipline/appointment, labor negotiations
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting on September 28, 2022, primarily to act on personnel appointments and adopt a resolution. The board appointed Eric Jesperson as Interim Principal of El Capitan High School and Jay Farrington as Director of School Safety. It also adopted Resolution 2023-15, which calls for action to address human trafficking. The meeting included closed session items and public comment periods.
- Appointed Eric Jesperson as Interim Principal, El Capitan High School, effective September 19, 2022
- Appointed Jay Farrington as Director, School Safety, effective on or about September 28, 2022
- Adopted Resolution 2023-15 calling for swift action to save children from human trafficking
- Introduction of new Director of School Safety and presentation of safety priorities
- Public comment procedures and closed session matters
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will vote on authorizing an appeal in a lawsuit and approving an employment contract, and will also recognize staff and community partners.
- Authorization to appeal trial court decision in Cajon Valley USD v. Tracy Sandoval (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2018-80002921-CU-WM-GDS)
- Rejection of claim #RM22-192
- Approval of employment contract for Executive Director, Communications
- Public comment procedures with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Recognition of Grossmont High School administration and community partners
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting to approve several personnel appointments, a litigation settlement, and policy updates. The board also ratified an amendment to a special education hearing case and approved travel expenses for trustees.
- Approved resolution agreement in Roe v. GUHSD, case no. 37-2022-00002569-CU-CR-CTL
- Ratified amendment to OAH Case No. 2021100133 with $45,500 from General Fund - Special Education
- Appointed Tenzin Peling as Director II, Special Education; Robin Ballarin as Director I, HR; April Baker as Principal, West Hills High School; Tina Smith as Assistant Principal, El Capitan High School
- Approved first reading of new Board Policy BP 5142.1 on identification and reporting of missing children
- Approved $5,595 for trustee travel to CSBA Annual Education Conference
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting to handle routine business, including closed-session legal and personnel matters, public comments, and approvals. The board approved the appointment of Lindsey Danner as Executive Director of Facilities Management, effective August 1, 2022, and approved stipulated expulsions and lifted expulsions for students. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Appointment of Lindsey Danner as Executive Director, Facilities Management, effective on or about August 1, 2022
- Approval of stipulated expulsions of students in Cases #36-#39 and lifted expulsions in Cases #1-#9
- Closed session items include existing litigation: Roe v. GUHSD et al. (Superior Court Case No. 37-2022-00002569-CU-CR-CTL) and E.V.E. v. GUHSD (U.S. District Court Case No. 22CV0941-MMA-BGS)
- Public comment procedures: 30-minute total, 3-minute per speaker (6 with interpreter), 20-minute per item
- Recognition of NatSweets as Community Partner for Special Education Department
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting to adopt the 2022-2023 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the district's official budget. The board also approved a resolution authorizing the sale of up to $39,439,919.55 in Proposition U bonds, which would exhaust the district's remaining bond authority. Several consent agenda items were approved, including new job descriptions and a software subscription.
- Adopted 2022-2023 LCAP
- Adopted $281.9 million General Fund budget for FY 2022-23 (Resolution 2022-47)
- Authorized sale of up to $39,439,919.55 in Proposition U bonds (Series L), final issuance under Prop U
- Approved MOU with CSEA Chapter 443 for 7-hour bus driver schedule
- Approved $25,365.48 annual subscription for Frontline Technologies substitute software
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting that includes public hearings for the 2022-2023 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget. The board will also take action on several personnel appointments, a legal settlement, and student disciplinary matters. The meeting includes closed session items for litigation and employee negotiations.
- Public hearings for 2022-2023 LCAP and budget
- Approval of Resolution Agreement for OAH Case Nos. 2022010597 and 2022020018 ($173,410 from General Fund - Special Education)
- Appointment of Dr. Christina Wilde as Principal, Granite Hills High School
- Appointment of Dawn Cuizon as Director II, College & Career Readiness
- Appointment of Steven Bailey as Director II, Adult Education - CTE
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board met to finalize various administrative appointments and address legal matters. The session included decisions on litigation, employee releases, and the appointment of new district leaders.
- Appointment of Mike Fowler as Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
- Appointment of Joshua Reiderer as Director II, Student Support Services
- Appointment of Jennifer Dozens as Director II, Adult Education - ESL
- Authorization of legal counsel for Roe v. GUHSD et al. litigation
- Rejection of Claim # RM22-175
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on April 26, 2022, at Grossmont High School. The board is expected to take action on several personnel appointments, including a new superintendent, and will discuss or act on litigation, student expulsions, and other matters. The agenda also includes recognitions and public comment periods.
- Appointment of Mary Beth Kastan as Superintendent, effective on or about July 1, 2022
- Appointment of Joshua Johnson as Principal, Valhalla High School, effective on or about May 2, 2022
- Appointment of Kathleen (Kat) Shaw as Principal, Special Education (REACH Academy), effective on or about February 22, 2022
- Ratification and approval of amendment to OAH Case No. 2021010829, with fiscal impact of $2,750 from General Fund - Special Education
- Approval of stipulated expulsions of students in cases #27-#30
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special joint meeting with Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Mountain Empire Unified School District to discuss and act on the East County Education Alliance (ECEA). The board approved renewing the ECEA partnership agreement, which aims to create seamless pathways from high school to community college. The meeting also included a presentation on the alliance and a review of joint board priorities, followed by a closed session on superintendent employment.
- Approval to renew the East County Education Alliance Partnership Agreement between GCCCD, GUHSD, and MEUSD (motion carried, 5-0)
- East County Education Alliance Presentation
- Review of Joint Board Priorities for the Alliance
- Closed session on public employee appointment/employment: Superintendent
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss and potentially act on the appointment or employment of a superintendent. The agenda includes public comment on closed session items and a report of any action taken in closed session. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no open-session action items.
- Public Employee Appointment/Employment: Superintendent (closed session action item)
- Public comment opportunity on closed session items
- Report of action taken in closed session (if any)
- Next meetings: Special Joint Board Meeting April 19, 2022; Regular Board Meeting April 26, 2022
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss personnel matters, including the appointment/employment of a superintendent. The board will also hear public comment on closed session items and report any actions taken in open session. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the substantive discussion occurring behind closed doors.
- Public Employee Appointment/Employment: Superintendent
- Public comment on closed session items
- Public report of action taken in closed session
- Next meetings: April 19 special joint meeting and April 26 regular board meeting
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting to approve long-distance student travel. The board voted to allow five students from Monte Vista High School to travel to Ontario, CA, for the Skills USA Auto Skills Test. No other significant policy or budget decisions were made.
- Approval of long-distance/overnight travel for five Monte Vista High School students to Ontario, CA, for the Skills USA competition (April 21-24, 2022)
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Notice of next meetings: Special Joint GUHSD/GCCCD/MEUSD Board Meeting on April 19 and Regular Board Meeting on April 26
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board met to conduct closed session business regarding litigation and personnel matters. The agenda also included student expulsions, employee releases, and various community recognitions.
- Authorized legal counsel to file an appeal for Grossmont et al. v. Julian Union School District et al.
- Issued notices to certificated employees for release from positions effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year
- Approved a settlement agreement for classified employee #477105
- Approved suspended expulsions for students in cases #13-#16 and stipulated expulsions for cases #17-#26
- Recognized several athletic champions including Steele Canyon, Monte Vista, and Mount Miguel high schools
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board met for a special budget workshop to review the Governor's proposed FY 2022-23 state budget. The Board also discussed personnel matters in closed session and approved a teacher internship agreement with San Diego State University.
- Review of the Governor's proposed FY 2022-23 state budget and district budget development process
- Approval of a settlement agreement regarding a facilities request
- Approval of a Teacher Internship Agreement with San Diego State University
- Discussion of Superintendent's evaluation in closed session
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Board held a special closed session meeting. The agenda focused on public employee matters, specifically the appointment or employment of the Superintendent.
- Public Employee Appointment/Employment: Superintendent
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on January 20, 2022, starting with closed session at 3:30 PM and reconvening publicly at 6:00 PM. In closed session, the board approved several items, including authorizing the district to be a petitioner in anticipated federal court litigation, approving a resolution agreement for a student case, a mediation agreement for an OAH case, and a settlement agreement for a classified employee. The public session included recognitions of athletic teams and community partners, and the board acknowledged receiving a financial reporting award.
- Authorized district to be petitioner in anticipated federal court mandate litigation (motion carried 5-0)
- Approved resolution agreement for Student Case #7 for $7,500 from General Fund - Special Education
- Approved mediation agreement for OAH Case #2021060238 for $11,688 from General Fund - Special Education
- Approved settlement agreement for Classified Employee #125-717
- Recognized CIF-SDS champions in volleyball, cross country, football, and cheerleading