Grossmont Union High School District public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is holding its annual organizational and regular meeting, which includes a closed session to discuss potential litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. The open session will include recognitions, presentations on career programs and guaranteed college admissions, and public comment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed for open session action.
- Closed session: potential litigation (two cases), employee discipline/dismissal, appointments, labor negotiations
- Open session: approval of suspended and stipulated expulsions for students in cases #6-#7 and #10-#11
- Presentation on California Partnership Academy programs at Granite Hills and Mount Miguel High Schools
- Recognition of L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at SDSU as community partner
- Presentation on college and university guaranteed admissions
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at Grossmont High School. The board will take action on a settlement agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearing case, approve student expulsions, and discuss personnel and litigation matters in closed session. The agenda also includes recognitions and presentations.
- Approval of settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2023080985 for $31,596.25 from the General Fund
- Approval of suspended expulsions for students in Cases #3-#5 and stipulated expulsion for Case #9
- Appointment of Internal Auditor effective on or about December 4, 2023
- Closed session items on potential litigation, employee discipline/appointment, and labor negotiations
- Recognition of community partner Wee Companions and presentation on California Community Schools Partnership Program
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting to interview and select one new member for the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) for Proposition U/Measure BB. The board voted to appoint Patti Maass to fill the Community Member with a Background in Finance/Accounting vacancy, with a term from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2025. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and approval of the agenda.
- Appointed Patti Maass to the CBOC finance/accounting vacancy, term Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2025
- CBOC oversees Proposition U ($417M bond, 2008) and Measure BB (2016) modernization program
- Thirteen applications received; four selected for interviews; one applicant (Manuel Posadas) withdrew
- Board rescinded Financial Executives International (FEI) appointment role in favor of community outreach
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for Nov 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will convene a special closed session meeting. The session is closed to the public and will address specific personnel matters and other closed session items.
- Public comment on closed session items
- Public employee appointment or employment matters
- Report of action taken in closed session
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 negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will vote on student disciplinary matters, including suspended and stipulated expulsions, and may amend the superintendent's employment contract. The agenda also includes recognitions and public comment procedures.
- Approval of suspended expulsions (Cases #1-#2) and stipulated expulsions (Cases #1-#8)
- Action to amend Superintendent's employment contract
- Closed session discussion on litigation: Grossmont Union High School District v. Altria (JCCP No. 5052) and OAH Case No. 2023070441
- Rejection of claims JPA 23-06009 and RM 23-029 (motions carried)
- Recognition of Mercedes-Benz of El Cajon and Ernie Serrano as CTE Community Partner
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting with closed session items including litigation, personnel matters, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will ratify a $10,630 settlement for a student case and take action to amend employment contracts for the superintendent and other executive staff. The agenda also includes recognitions, a report from the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee, and a presentation on Proposition 28.
- Ratification of settlement agreement for Student in Case No. 11 for $10,630 from General Fund - Special Education
- Approval of settlement agreement for Classified Employee #377-127
- Action to amend employment contracts for Superintendent and executive staff
- Introduction of Ryan Rossiter as Foothills Council of PTAs' representative to the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
- Presentation on Proposition 28 by Kirsten Giard, Visual and Performing Arts Teacher
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting on August 30, 2023, to consider and approve an amendment to its agreement with Wellness Together, Inc. The amendment increases funding for mental health and therapeutic services for students from $370,000 to $1,069,300 for the 2023-24 school year. The board voted 3-2 to approve the amendment, with members Chris Fite and Elva Salinas voting no.
- Approved amendment to agreement with Wellness Together, Inc. for mental health services, increasing cost from $370,000 to $1,069,300 (difference of $699,300) for 2023-24 school year.
- Vote: 3-2 (Yes: Rob Shield, Gary Woods, Jim Kelly; No: Chris Fite, Elva Salinas).
- Public comment procedures: 30-minute total, 3-minute individual limit, 20-minute per item limit.
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Grossmont High School.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting on August 14, 2023, at El Cajon Valley High School. The board ratified tentative agreements with CSEA Chapter 443 and SEIU Local 221 for an 8% salary increase effective July 1, 2023, and approved matching increases for management, supervisory, confidential, substitute, and short-term classified employees. The board also approved several other action items, including a $1,200 expense for student board member training, a policy revision, a contract amendment, and a consultant ratification.
- Ratified 8% salary increase for CSEA Chapter 443 and SEIU Local 221, retroactive to July 1, 2023
- Approved 8% increase for management, supervisory, confidential, substitute, and short-term classified employees
- Approved $1,200 for two student board members to attend CSBA Virtual Student Board Member Training
- Approved first reading and waiver of second reading of BP 3400 - Management of District Assets/Accounts
- Approved $153,900 contract amendment with Eric Hall & Associates for classification study
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on July 20, 2023, addressing closed session items, including litigation settlements and personnel matters, followed by open session actions. The board approved a $9,210 settlement for an OAH case and stipulated expulsions, but failed to approve appointments for assistant principals at Santana and Valhalla High Schools.
- Approved amended settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2021100133 for $9,210 from General Fund - Special Education
- Approved stipulated expulsions of students in Cases #28-#30 and lifted expulsions in Cases #8-#19
- Failed to approve appointment of Assistant Principal at Santana High School (effective July 21, 2023)
- Failed to approve appointment of Assistant Principal at Valhalla High School (effective July 21, 2023)
- Closed session included potential litigation and public employee discipline/appointment matters
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting on July 13, 2023, to consider and approve a tentative agreement with the Grossmont Education Association (GEA). The agreement includes an 8% increase to the salary schedule retroactive to July 1, 2023, and contract language provisions. The board voted to ratify the agreement, with three members voting yes and two not present.
- Ratified tentative agreement with Grossmont Education Association (GEA) for 8% salary increase effective July 1, 2023
- Approved contract language provisions as outlined in the tentative agreement
- Agenda included public comment procedures (30-minute total, 3-minute per speaker limit)
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023 at Grossmont High School
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting to adopt the 2023-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the official budget for the fiscal year. The board approved a General Fund budget of $308.8 million and the LCAP, both of which had been the subject of a public hearing on June 12, 2023. The board also made appointments to the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee for Proposition U/Measure BB, filling four vacancies. The meeting included a closed session for potential litigation and public employee matters.
- Approved 2023-2024 LCAP and authorized superintendent to execute it
- Adopted Resolution 2023-48 approving $308.8 million General Fund budget for 2023-24
- Appointed David Suter (parent/guardian), James Sly, Cody Haizlip, and Lynn Minor to Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee; Valli Lopez's appointment failed twice
- Closed session for potential litigation (one case) and public employee appointment/employment and superintendent's evaluation
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 the East County Education Alliance (ECEA). The board heard a presentation on the alliance, reviewed joint priorities, and voted to renew the ECEA Partnership Agreement, which aims to create seamless pathways from high school to community college. The motion carried unanimously.
- Approval to renew the East County Education Alliance Partnership Agreement between Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, Grossmont Union High School District, and Mountain Empire Unified School District (motion carried, 5-0)
- East County Education Alliance Presentation (informational)
- Review of Joint Board Priorities for the Alliance (discussion)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting in regular session, with closed-session items including litigation settlements and personnel matters. In open session, the board approved a settlement agreement in the district's lawsuit against Juul Labs, approved two student resolution agreements totaling $10,000, and approved a 3-day unpaid suspension for a classified employee. The agenda also includes recognitions of student athletes and school staff, and public comment procedures.
- Approved settlement agreement in Grossmont Union High School District v. Juul Labs, Inc. (JCCP No. 5052)
- Approved resolution agreement for Student Case No. 9 for $4,500 from General Fund - Special Education
- Approved resolution agreement for Student Case No. 10 for $5,500 from General Fund - Special Education
- Approved 3-day unpaid suspension for Classified Employee #528-314
- Recognized student athletes and teams, including CIF-SDS champions in soccer, wrestling, and cheerleading
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting on March 13, 2023, to approve the Second Interim Certification of Fiscal Solvency, confirming a positive financial status for the current and next two fiscal years. The board also approved stipulated expulsions for two students and handled routine procedural items including public comment and closed session reports.
- Approved FY 2022-2023 Second Interim Certification of Fiscal Solvency (positive certification)
- Approved stipulated expulsions of students in Cases #19 and #20
- Public comment limited to 30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for March 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.