Grossmont Union High School District public meetings in 2024

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, starting with closed session at 3:15 PM and open session at 6:00 PM. The board will take action on several closed session items, including settling a former employee's lawsuit against a former administrator, denying appeals of two employee complaints, and approving an $8,500 settlement in a special education case. In open session, the board will ceremonially swear in newly elected trustees Chris Fite and Scott Eckert, and consider student expulsion cases.

• Approval of settlement of a former GUHSD employee lawsuit against a former administrator (motion carried 5-0)
• Denial of appeals of two employee complaints (motion carried 4-1, with Chris Fite voting no)
• Approval of $8,500 settlement agreement in Office of Administrative Hearings Case No. 2024100139 (special education)
• Appointment of Jamie Milton as Assistant Principal, Charter Schools, effective December 18, 2024
• Ceremonial administration of oath of office for reelected Trustee Chris Fite and new Trustee Scott Eckert

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will meet in closed session to discuss litigation, employee matters, and negotiations, then reconvene in open session at 6:00 PM. Key actions include approving three special education settlement agreements totaling $251,466 and appointing Dr. Amanda Durshlag as Assistant Principal at Granite Hills High School. The board will also consider student expulsions and hear public comments.

• Approval of settlement agreements in three special education cases totaling $251,466 (Cases 2024090991, 2024080929, 20244080310)
• Appointment of Dr. Amanda Durshlag as Assistant Principal at Granite Hills High School, effective November 13, 2024
• Discussion of two current lawsuits: Jane Doe vs. GUHSD and Archibald vs. GUHSD
• Recognition of the Maintenance & Operations Department and Monte Vista High School's Wellness Center
• Expulsion and stipulated expulsion actions for students in Cases #02-#05

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board approved two settlement agreements in special education cases totaling $42,000, ratified a settlement with the CSEA union, and appointed new assistant principals at Mount Miguel High School, Santana High School, and a Director II/Principal for Home Choice. The meeting also included a presentation on English Learner programs and the International Newcomers Center, and a moment of silence for two retired district employees.

• Approved settlement of $9,500 in OAH Case No. 2024060668 (General Fund - Special Education)
• Approved settlement of $32,500 in OAH Case No. 2024080021 (General Fund - Special Education)
• Ratified settlement between GUHSD and CSEA (one case)
• Appointed Kris Bucu as Assistant Principal at Mount Miguel High School, effective October 11, 2024
• Appointed Jordan Moore as Assistant Principal at Santana High School, effective October 11, 2024

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to adopt a revised 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board also approved personnel appointments in closed session, including a new principal for Mount Miguel High School and an executive director for education technology services.

• Adoption of revised 2024-2025 LCAP
• Appointment of Christina Terrones as Principal, Mount Miguel High School, effective September 13, 2024
• Appointment of Jeremy Recktenwald as Executive Director, Education Technology Services, effective September 13, 2024
• Rejected claim #RM24-047
• Presentation on GUHSD Health Pathways

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the revised Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2024-25. The LCAP outlines goals and actions to support pupil outcomes. Following the hearing, the board will consider adoption at its regular meeting on September 12, 2024.

• Public hearing on revised 2024-25 LCAP
• LCAP adoption scheduled for September 12, 2024
• Presentation on revised LCAP
• Public comment procedures (30-minute total, 3-minute per speaker)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

This is a special closed session meeting of the Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board. The board convened in closed session to discuss personnel matters, including discipline, dismissal, release, appointment, and employment of public employees. The only action taken was the appointment of Milena Aubry as Director I, Human Resources, effective on or about August 23, 2024.

• Appointment of Milena Aubry as Director I, Human Resources, effective on or about August 23, 2024
• Closed session discussion on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session discussion on public employee appointment/employment
• Public comment period for closed session items
• Next meetings: Special Board Meeting on Sept 10, 2024 and Regular Board Meeting on Sept 12, 2024

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting on August 8, 2024, to discuss and take action on several items, including approving two major software contracts totaling $1.685 million for endpoint protection and firewall systems, settling a special education case for $19,750, appointing a Director II of Special Education, and adopting revised and new charter school policies. The board also rejected two claims and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Grossmont Education Association regarding calendar changes.

• Approved $895,000 contract with Sophos, LTD. for endpoint protection software licenses and hardware
• Approved $790,000 contract with Palo Alto Networks, Inc. for firewall and threat analysis software and hardware
• Approved $19,750 settlement agreement in Office of Administrative Hearings Case No. 2024040924
• Appointed Kimberly Guthrie as Director II, Special Education effective August 9, 2024
• Approved second reading of revised and new charter school policies (BP 0420.4, 0420.42, 0420.41, 0420.43)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on July 18, 2024, at Grossmont High School. The board took action on several personnel appointments, including a new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, a Director of College and Career Readiness, a Principal for Granite Hills High School, and an Assistant Principal for Santana High School. The board also addressed closed session items such as litigation, employee matters, and student expulsions, and received a report from the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.

• Appointed Dr. Roberta Burkett as Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, effective August 1, 2024
• Appointed Jake Gaeir as Director I, College and Career Readiness, effective July 19, 2024
• Appointed Eric Jesperson as Principal, Granite Hills High School, effective July 19, 2024
• Appointed Lindsay Abbott as Assistant Principal, Santana High School, effective July 19, 2024
• Rejected claim # RM 24-040 (motion carried 3-1-1)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Governing Board held a special closed session to conduct personnel matters. The board voted to appoint Jessica Merschtina as the Director I, Human Resources, effective on or about July 19, 2024.

• Appointment of Jessica Merschtina as Director I, Human Resources

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting to adopt the 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the official budget for the fiscal year. The board approved a $316.9 million General Fund budget and the LCAP, both of which had been presented at a public hearing on June 11, 2024. The meeting also included presentations on the Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS) program and local indicators from the California Dashboards, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.

• Adoption of Resolution (2024-47) approving the $316.9 million General Fund budget for 2024-25
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Presentation on Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS) program
• Presentation on Local Indicators and California Dashboards
• Closed session items: public employee appointment, superintendent's evaluation, and assistant superintendent of human resources

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2024, at Grossmont High School. The board will take action on several items, including approving settlement agreements for two special education cases totaling $72,750, appointing new administrators, and authorizing an appeal in a lawsuit. The agenda also includes recognitions of student board members and athletic champions.

• Approval of settlement agreements for OAH cases 2024040080 ($32,750) and 2024020021 ($40,000) from General Fund - Special Education
• Appointment of Dr. Paul Dautremont as Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services (effective July 1, 2024)
• Appointment of Kurt Trower as Assistant Principal at Santana High School and Alysia Spivey as Assistant Principal at Valhalla High School
• Authorized filing of appeal in Cajon Valley Union School District v. Tracy Sandoval case
• Recognition of outgoing and incoming co-student board members

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

This is a special closed session meeting of the Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board. The board voted to reject a cure and correct allegation in an existing litigation case and then adjourned to closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters. The public portion is limited to comments on closed session items and a report of any actions taken.

• Motion carried to reject cure and correct allegation in Case No. 37-2024-00018883-CU-MC-CTL (vote: 4 yes, 1 abstain)
• Closed session items include existing litigation, public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Next regular board meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Grossmont High School
• Special board meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. for LCAP and budget adoption

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board. The board took action on a personnel appointment and a student disciplinary matter, then reconvened in open session to report actions. The meeting is followed by a regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m.

• Appointed Brian Wilbur as Principal of Santana High School, effective on or about June 1, 2024
• Considered revocation of involuntary transfer for Student A; motion failed (2 yes, 3 no)
• Closed session included public employee appointment/employment matters and student discipline discussion

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Governing Board met to conduct personnel actions including the appointment of Mike Fowler as Superintendent and Ami Shackelford as Deputy Superintendent, Business Services. The meeting also addressed the release of temporary certificated employees and the reassignment of seven certificated administrators.

• Appointment of Mike Fowler as Superintendent, effective July 1, 2024
• Appointment of Ami Shackelford as Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, effective July 1, 2024
• Release of 49 temporary certificated employees at the end of the 2023-2024 school year
• Reassignment of seven certificated administrators within their credential authorizations
• Recognition of retiring Deputy Superintendent Scott Patterson

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a mediation agreement in a lawsuit, settling two special education cases, and appointing a new Director of Special Education. The board will also recognize community partners and academic teams, and hear public comments.

• Approved mediation agreement in Hernandez vs. GUHSD, S.D. Superior Court Case # 37-2022-00007443-CU-PO-CTL
• Approved resolution agreement for OAH Case # 2023120627 with $26,470 from General Fund - Special Education
• Approved resolution agreement for OAH Case No. 2023120500 with $40,950 from General Fund - Special Education
• Appointed Edward Baisley as Director I, Special Education, effective on or about July 1, 2024
• Recognized CTE Business Partner of the Year Anthony Aris and Academic League champions Santana High School and Helix Charter High School

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss the appointment or employment of the Superintendent. The meeting is closed to the public, but any action taken will be reported in open session. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2024.

• Closed session item: Public Employee Appointment/Employment: Superintendent
• Public comment period for closed session items
• Next regular board meeting: April 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at Grossmont High School

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting in special closed session to discuss the appointment or employment of a superintendent. The meeting is closed to the public, but any action taken will be reported in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment allowed before the closed session begins.

• Closed session item: Public Employee Appointment/Employment: Superintendent
• Public comment period before closed session
• Next meetings: Special Closed Session April 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.; Regular Board Meeting April 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District board met in regular session, handling closed-session items including a $28,000 settlement agreement, potential litigation, and employee matters. In open session, they recognized athletic champions and community partners, and heard a report from the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee chair. The agenda also included standard procedural items like public comment rules and the pledge of allegiance.

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting to handle routine business, including closed-session items on litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board approved a resolution agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearing case and rejected a claim, both related to legal matters. The agenda also includes presentations on school programs and recognitions, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the open agenda.

• Rejected Claim #24-001
• Approved Resolution Agreement for Office of Administrative Hearing Case #2023100776 (General Fund - Special Education)
• Approved student expulsion matters (suspended, stipulated, lifted expulsions)
• Recognized Ben Upham as High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
• Presented mid-year LCAP update

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special budget workshop meeting. The board received a presentation on the Governor's proposed FY 2024-25 state budget and the district's budget development process. The board also approved a contract with Leadership Associates to assist in recruiting a new superintendent, following the announced retirement of Superintendent Mary Beth Kastan.

• Board approved contract with Leadership Associates for superintendent recruitment
• Budget workshop presentation on Governor's proposed FY 2024-25 state budget
• Closed session on public employee appointment/employment: Superintendent
• Public comment procedures for agenda items (30-minute total limit, 3 minutes per speaker)

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting in regular session, with actions taken in closed session to be read out in open session. The board voted to release four administrative employees and reassign them to the classroom, approved a settlement agreement for an Office of Administrative Hearing case, and rejected two claims. The open session also includes recognitions and public comment.

• Rejected claims #23-050 and #23-051
• Approved settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2023120451 (General Fund - Special Education)
• Released 4 administrative employees (Principal, Assistant Principal, Director I, Director II) effective end of 2023-24 school year
• Approved stipulated expulsion of student in Case #12 and lifted expulsions for Cases #1-#9
• Recognized student athletes and teams, including CIF-SDS champions

Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025

This is a special closed session meeting of the Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board. The board will hear public comment on closed session items, then adjourn to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, negotiations, and student discipline. Any action taken will be reported in open session at a later date.

• Public comment on closed session items
• Closed session on public employee appointment/employment
• Closed session on pending litigation and negotiations
• Public report of action taken in closed session
• Next regular meeting: January 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at Grossmont High School