Grossmont Union High School District public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board met on December 11, 2025, to conduct a regular meeting including closed-session legal matters and open-session actions. The board approved two settlement agreements totaling $98,100 related to Office of Administrative Hearings cases and confirmed student expulsions in open session.
- Approval of $23,100 settlement in OAH Case 2025090569 (General Fund - Special Education)
- $75,000 settlement in OAH Case 2025080138 (General Fund - Special Education)
- Expulsions of student in Case #2 and stipulated expulsions for students in Cases #5–#8
- Honoring former Superintendent Mike Fowler during awards segment
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board met on November 13, 2025, at Grossmont High School Event Center Theatre. The meeting included procedural items, closed session discussions on personnel and legal matters, and open session actions such as approving a settlement agreement and a student expulsion. The board also recognized the recent passing of former employees and provided updates on instructional progress and AI committee work.
- Approval of $1,444.32 settlement agreement for one classified employee (Case #128631)
- Approval of stipulated expulsion for student in Case #4
- Presentation on instructional progress and site learning specialists at Grossmont High School
- District AI Committee update by Executive Director Jeremy Recktenwald
- Moment of silence and recognition of former employees Alan Grulich, Pearl Iizuka, and Mike Fowler
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board will hold a special closed session meeting to discuss legal matters and public employee issues. Any actions taken during the closed session will be reported in open session.
- Discussion of existing litigation: Tagnesi v. Grossmont Union High School District (Case No. 24CU006064C)
- Discussion of one case involving significant exposure to litigation
- Discussion of two cases of anticipated litigation
- Public employee discipline, dismissal, or release matters
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board met to handle personnel matters, student expulsions, and legal settlements. The board also received a presentation on Mount Miguel Early College High School.
- Approval of a $28,800 settlement for OAH Case Number 2025060270 from the General Fund - Special Education
- Approval to reject claim RM 25-026
- Approval to release one custodial/groundsworker employee (654374)
- Approval of suspended expulsion for Case #01 and stipulated expulsions for Cases #02 - #03
- Presentation on Mount Miguel Early College High School
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2025, starting with closed session at 4:00 PM and open session at 6:00 PM. The board is deciding on a stipulated expulsion for one student (Case #1) and will report any actions taken in closed session, including personnel matters and litigation. The agenda also includes procedural items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment procedures.
- Approval of stipulated expulsion of student in Case #1
- Closed session items include personnel discipline/dismissal, release of employee #191508, superintendent evaluation, and labor negotiations
- Closed session includes anticipated litigation related to an employee complaint appeal
- No real estate items requiring action this month
- No awards/recognitions/special reports this month
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will vote on several legal settlements and personnel matters in closed session, including a $150,000 settlement with an employee and a $24,500 special education settlement. The board will also consider expulsions and lifted expulsions for multiple students in open session. Public comment is accepted on all agenda items.
- Approval of $150,000 settlement with GUHSD Employee #199415 (approved 4-0-1)
- Approval of $24,500 settlement in OAH Case No. 2025040898 (approved 5-0)
- Approval of late claim applications for M.H. and minor Myles Hedgeman (both approved 5-0)
- Approval to offer former certificated employee #536929 a temporary position as part of a settlement (approved 4-1)
- Expulsion of student in Case #11, stipulated expulsions in Cases #18 and #19, and lifted expulsions in Cases #8 to #11
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board met in a special session on June 26, 2025, to ratify and approve several new and revised job descriptions. The board approved new positions including Mental Health Case Worker, Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Supervisor of Licensed Mental Health Clinician, Cybersecurity Engineer, Position Control Analyst, and Low Voltage Technician, as well as a revised Dropout Prevention Specialist role. All positions are part of the approved 2025-26 Budget and are pending ratification by CSEA. The board also appointed three Program Coordinators for Special Education and tabled the release of one certificated employee until the next regular meeting.
- Ratified revised job description for Dropout Prevention Specialist
- Approved new job descriptions for Mental Health Case Worker, Licensed Mental Health Clinician, and Supervisor, Licensed Mental Health Clinician
- Approved new job descriptions for Cybersecurity Engineer, Position Control Analyst, and Low Voltage Technician
- Appointed Ashtyn Faucher, Mia Martinez, and Sabrina Brooks as Program Coordinators for Special Education
- Tabled the release of one GUHSD certificated employee until the next regular meeting
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special meeting to adopt the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and a $321.0 million General Fund budget. The LCAP outlines goals and actions for all student subgroups, including pupils with disabilities. The budget adoption resolution (2025-43) was approved 4-0, and the LCAP was approved 3-1. A public hearing on both items was held on June 10, 2025.
- Approved $321.0 million General Fund budget for 2025-2026 via Resolution 2025-43 (4-0 vote).
- Approved the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) (3-1 vote).
- Received a presentation on Local Indicators and California Dashboards from Assistant Superintendent Dr. Paul Dautremont.
- Discussed threats to public services or facilities from the Division of the State Architect (DSA) in closed session.
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2025, starting with closed session at 3:30 PM and open session at 6:00 PM. In closed session, the board voted to appoint Kirsten Vital Brulte as Superintendent, effective on or about July 1, 2025, and Carrie Gaeir as Principal of El Capitan High School. The board also approved a $126,000 settlement agreement in an Office of Administrative Hearings case. The open session includes recognition of student board members, athletic champions, and a moment of silence for former staff.
- Appointment of Kirsten Vital Brulte as Superintendent, effective July 1, 2025
- Approval of $126,000 settlement in OAH case #2025030999
- Appointment of Carrie Gaeir as Principal of El Capitan High School
- Recognition of outgoing and incoming co-student board members
- Recognition of CIF-SDS championship teams from Valhalla, Granite Hills, and Steele Canyon high schools
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a special closed meeting regarding the Superintendent. The agenda includes discussion of public employee matters specifically related to the appointment or employment of the Superintendent.
- Public Employee Appointment/Employment: Superintendent
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board will meet in a special closed session to conduct superintendent interviews. The board will also discuss three cases involving significant exposure to litigation.
- Superintendent appointment, employment, or evaluation interviews
- Discussion of three cases regarding significant exposure to litigation
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will meet in closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations, then reconvene in open session at 6:00 PM. The board approved five settlement agreements in Office of Administrative Hearings cases totaling $102,890, all paid from the General Fund – Special Education. The board also rejected one claim and approved the release of a certificated management administrator.
- Approved settlement agreements in five OAH cases totaling $102,890 (General Fund – Special Education)
- Rejected claim RM 25-010
- Approved release of a certificated management administrator
- Recognized El Capitan High School's V Crew Program and Mount Miguel High School's Filipino Club
- Approved expulsions and stipulated expulsions for students in cases #7–#8 and #12–#13
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, employment, and evaluation of a superintendent. Public comment will be taken before the board adjourns to closed session. No action will be taken in open session, but a public report of any action taken in closed session will be provided.
- Public comment on closed session items before adjourning
- Closed session discussion of public employee appointment/employment/evaluation: Superintendent
- Closed session discussion of Superintendent (Government Code Section 54957)
- Public report of action taken in closed session (if any)
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board is meeting to approve legal settlements, appoint new district administrators, and recognize student and teacher achievements. The session includes closed discussions on litigation, personnel matters, and threats to public services.
- Settlement of OAH Case No. 2024110342 for $39,500 from General Fund - Special Education
- Settlement of OAH Case No. 2024120278 for $17,190 from General Fund - Special Education
- Settlement of OAH Case No. 2024110755 for $25,000 from General Fund - Special Education
- Appointment of Dr. Ryan Burke as Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
- Appointment of Dean Darley as Director II, College and Career Readiness
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to launch the superintendent search process. The board will meet with Leadership Associates search firm advisors to discuss the search process, position description, and timeline. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the superintendent appointment.
- Discussion of superintendent search process with Leadership Associates search firm advisors Rich Thome and Bill Banning
- Review of position description and draft timeline for the search
- Closed session to discuss public employee appointment/employment of superintendent
- Public comment period for agenda items limited to 30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board is managing a leadership transition, including the retirement of Superintendent Fowler and the appointment of an interim successor. The board is also settling legal claims and addressing student disciplinary actions.
- Appointment of Sandra C. Huezo as Superintendent from March 13, 2025, through June 30, 2025
- Contract with Leadership and Associates for a Superintendent search not to exceed $21,500
- Settlement agreement for Office of Administrative Hearings Case No 2024110513 for $62,250.00
- Settlement agreement for Office of Administrative Hearings Case No 2024110813 for $19,804.80
- Approval of stipulated expulsions for students in Cases #8 - #9 and lifted expulsion for Case #5
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board will meet in a special closed session to discuss confidential personnel and labor matters. These items are closed to the public, though any actions taken will be reported in open session.
- Public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
- Superintendent appointment, employment, or evaluation
- Conference with labor negotiators
- Negotiations regarding the unrepresented employee (Superintendent)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board voted to eliminate 49.2 full-time equivalent certificated (teaching/administrative) positions and 12.3 classified (support) positions for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also adopted a seniority list and tie-breaking criteria for layoffs, and voted to end a contract with the JW Howard Attorneys law firm. The meeting was a special session held at El Cajon Valley High School.
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-28 to terminate services of 49.2 FTE certificated employees due to reduction or discontinuation of particular kinds of service.
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-29 to reduce or eliminate 12.3437 FTE classified positions.
- Adoption of a certificated seniority list and tie-breaking criteria (Resolution 2025-30) for employees with the same date of first paid service.
- Appointment of the Board President as the sole member authorized to confer with legal counsel (Board Bylaw 9124).
- Authorization to terminate legal services with JW Howard Attorneys law firm, with the intent of reducing legal expenses.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board met to finalize personnel changes and review student matters. The session included decisions on non-reelecting temporary and probationary staff, as well as the appointment of a new director for state and federal programs.
- Release of 29 non-relect temporary certificated employees effective end of 2024-2025 school year
- Release of 1 non-relect probationary certificated employee effective end of 2024-2025 school year
- Appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Rackliffe as Director II, Accountability, State and Federal Programs
- Approval of stipulated expulsions and atypical lifted expulsions for various students
- Review of the 2024 CBOC Annual Report
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Board held a budget workshop to review the Governor's proposed FY 2025-26 state budget. The Board also took action on several personnel-related items, including the appointment of a Chief of Staff.
- Appointment of Chief of Staff effective approximately February 7, 2025
- Approval of new job description for Chief of Staff
- Approval of waiver for Board Policy 4111 regarding Chief of Staff selection
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-22 for short-term employment of a Credential Analyst
- Approval of new job description for Credential Analyst (Confidential)
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board is meeting to address personnel matters, student disciplinary actions, and legal claims. The board approved three separate settlement agreements totaling $253,305. They are also discussing the employment contract for an Acting Superintendent.
- Approval of $180,000 settlement for OAH Case No. 2024060974
- Approval of $47,975 informal settlement for Student 'A'
- Approval of $25,330 settlement for OAH Case No. 2024090196
- Stipulated expulsion of one student and lifted expulsions for four students
- Discussion of Acting Superintendent employment contract
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Governing Board met for a special session to approve new administrative roles and personnel appointments. The board decided on the appointment of an Acting Superintendent and several director and principal positions.
- Appointment of Sandra Huezo as Acting Superintendent
- Appointment of Sapna Iyer as Director II, Special Education
- Appointment of Jerry Hobbs as Director I, Student and Family Engagement, Learning and Innovation
- Appointment of Mike Dotson as Assistant Principal, El Capitan High School
- Approval of a new job description and policy waiver for the Director I, Student and Family Engagement, Learning and Innovation position
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a special closed session meeting to discuss the appointment of a superintendent. Public comment will be taken on closed session items before the board adjourns. Any action taken will be reported in open session.
- Closed session discussion of public employee appointment/employment: Superintendent
- Public comment period for items on the closed session agenda
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.