Cajon Valley Union School District public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Annual Organizational Meeting
This is the annual organizational meeting of the Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board. The board will elect its president, vice president, and clerk for 2021, appoint the superintendent as secretary, and adopt committee assignments. It will also hold a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, COVID-19, and potential litigation, and consider consent items including warrants, purchase orders, and gifts.
- Elected Tamara Otero as Board President, Jim Miller as Vice President, and Karen Mejia as Clerk for 2021
- Ratified warrants and wire transfers totaling over $6.2 million for November 5–December 2, 2020
- Approved purchase orders totaling over $2.2 million for the same period
- Accepted gifts and donations totaling $2,275
- Discussed Board meetings via Zoom and Beable World of Work development update
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, COVID-19, and potential litigation, followed by an open session. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes ratifying financial transactions, accepting gifts, and approving university agreements. Most items are routine approvals, but the financial ratification involves significant dollar amounts.
- Ratify warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders totaling over $15.8 million, including $11.59 million in payroll warrants
- Accept gifts and donations totaling $32,820, including $23,800 from Cajon Valley Education Foundation and $8,000 in computers from Cox Communications
- Approve agreement with University of San Diego for practicum field experience
- Approve agreement with Cal State San Marcos for Special Education Interns
- Renew El Cajon Collaborative support services agreement for $25,000
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board held a special meeting on November 10, 2020, primarily to adjourn into closed session. The board adopted the agenda and then convened in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. No other substantive actions, contracts, or ordinances were decided or discussed in the public portion of the agenda.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding case Jilanne D.Barto v David Miyashiro, et al (Case Number: 19CV2261 WQHKSC)
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board approved routine consent items, including personnel actions and financial reports. The board ratified five consultant agreements totaling $167,200 and renewed a bid for Chromebook parts and repairs valued at approximately $190,000. The meeting also included a report on employee engagement survey results and closed session discussions regarding a new fiscal director and anticipated litigation.
- Ratified consultant agreements totaling $167,200, including $20,000 for legal services from Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP and $64,200 for GLAD training from San Diego County Office of Education
- Renewed Bid 1519 for Lenovo and HP Chromebook parts and repairs with AssetGenie, Inc. and Mobile Defenders, LLC for an estimated $190,000
- Approved warrants and wire transfers totaling approximately $2.4 million for the period of October 1-15, 2020
- Reported results from the third annual Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement Survey administered during school closures
- Held closed session discussions on the appointment of a Director of Fiscal Services and one anticipated litigation case
Board Workshop
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a workshop to discuss competency-based learning, focusing on instructional planning for a new charter high school. The agenda included procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adoption of the agenda, which was approved. The main discussion was an informational presentation on shifting to a competency-based system.
- Discussion of competency-based learning for CVUSD Charter High School instructional planning
- Adoption of agenda approved (motion carried 3-0, two members not present)
- Public participation rules outlined: 3-minute speaker limit, 20-minute total per item
- Board member intends to record meetings independently
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District held a special meeting to interview and select a Personnel Commission Representative. The board voted to select Terina Brooms for formal appointment at the October 13, 2020 regular meeting. The agenda also included a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel.
- Selection of Terina Brooms as Personnel Commission Representative
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one anticipated litigation case
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a virtual meeting to approve routine financial documents, including $12,655,077.60 in payroll warrants and $2,033,537.21 in General Fund purchase orders. The board also discussed the 2020-2021 Learning Continuity Plan, which outlines how student learning will be delivered during the pandemic. Additionally, the board reviewed citizen requests regarding Proposition 15 and the playing of patriotic songs during meetings.
- Ratification of $12,655,077.60 in payroll warrants for August 13-26, 2020
- Approval of $2,033,537.21 in General Fund purchase orders
- Ratification of consultant agreements totaling $99,000, including $40,000 for Ginger Joyce and $24,000 for smART Exploration
- Public hearing on the 2020-2021 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
- Discussion of citizen request for a neutral stance on Proposition 15
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a virtual meeting with a closed session for litigation, appointments, and COVID-19 discussion, followed by an open session. The board will review the 2021 meeting schedule and vote on a consent agenda that includes approving consultant agreements totaling $67,500, ratifying warrants, wire transfers, and purchase orders, and renewing agreements with Point Loma Nazarene University and SDCOE.
- Consultant agreements: Insights to Behavior ($45,000), Relationships At Work ($15,000), Miles McPherson Media ($7,500)
- Ratify warrants and wire transfers: $1,252,836.16 commercial warrants, $2,424,972.44 payroll, $1,299,884.70 solar lease payment
- Renew intern agreement with Point Loma Nazarene University for special education hiring
- Renew San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative (SDQPI) agreement with SDCOE
- Review 2021 board meeting schedule (2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a special virtual meeting and voted to adopt a resolution placing a $125 million General Obligation Bond measure on the November 2020 ballot. The bond would fund facility improvements with no tax increase above current levels. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and heard public comments.
- Adopted resolution to place $125 million General Obligation Bond on November 2020 ballot (Resolution #07-21-1292-DM)
- Bond would fund upgrades to electrical wiring, internet access, classroom technology, ADA accessibility, fire alarms, and emergency communication systems
- Potential access to ~$50 million in state matching funds
- Fiscal impact of $40,000 for election costs, budgeted from Unrestricted General Fund Reserves or bond funds if approved
- Motion carried 4-1 (Jill Barto voted no)
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board held a virtual special meeting on June 11, 2020, to approve the Reopening of Schools Strategic Plan. The board voted 4-1 to approve the plan, including language revisions suggested by Trustee Miller. The agenda also included procedural updates regarding the return to in-person meetings for board members only, with no audience permitted.
- Approval of the Reopening of Schools Strategic Plan (4 aye, 1 no)
- Update on new board meeting process: in-person for board only, no audience, live stream provided
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District board held a virtual meeting to review the impact of the Governor's May 2020 state budget revision on district finances. The board approved a consent agenda that included ratifying an $843,391 contract for HVAC replacement at Avocado Elementary School and approving $60,399.60 in consultant agreements. Routine items such as personnel ratifications and financial warrants were also approved.
- Ratified Bid No. 1540 for HVAC Replacement at Avocado Elementary School to SWCS, Inc. for $843,391.00
- Approved consultant agreements totaling $60,399.60, including $40,000 for Young, Minney & Corr, LLP and $20,000 for Adams Silva & McNally, LLP
- Reviewed the impact of the Governor's May 2020 California State Budget revision on the district
- Ratified warrants and purchase orders totaling approximately $3.6 million across various funds
- Renewed student teaching agreement with California State University, San Marcos
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District board held a virtual meeting to discuss installing battery storage systems at eight sites to reduce energy costs. The district plans to apply for California Public Utilities Commission incentives starting April 1, 2020, which would cover most of the project costs. Routine items included approving minutes, ratifying personnel actions, and processing financial warrants and purchase orders.
- Public hearing on energy storage systems at eight sites under California Government Code 4217.12
- Application for SGIP incentives to cover battery storage costs, with deadline April 1, 2020
- Ratification of warrants and wire transfers totaling approximately $2.7 million across various funds
- Renewal of agreement with La Maestra Community Health Centers for oral health services at state preschool sites
- Approval of sale of surplus property including a truck and school bus
Special Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District board held a special meeting and voted unanimously to adopt a resolution declaring emergency conditions due to COVID-19. The resolution authorizes the superintendent to take necessary actions to prepare and respond to the pandemic, including designating employees as disaster service workers. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Adopted resolution declaring emergency conditions and granting authorization to respond to COVID-19
- Resolution allows superintendent to designate employees as disaster service workers per Government Code 3100
- Unanimous vote: Aye — Jo Alegria, Tamara Otero, James Miller, Karen Clark-Mejia
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss potential litigation against JUUL Labs, expulsion and readmission hearings, and other legal matters. In open session, they will vote on student discipline actions and approve a consent agenda that includes a $57,300 contract for reading intervention services.
- Closed session: vote to initiate litigation against JUUL Labs, Inc. and retain Baron & Budd as co-counsel
- Expulsion hearings for students AH# 14 and AH# 15; readmission hearing for RH# 06
- Approve $57,300 renewal contract with Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE) for reading services
- Ratify warrants and wire transfers totaling over $3.9 million, including $1,699,831.10 for VEBA medical premiums
- Ratify overnight field trip for 36 Hillsdale Middle School drama students to Disneyland, $335 per student
Regular Board Meeting
The Cajon Valley Union School District Board held a regular meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations, expulsion hearings, and legal matters. In open session, the board approved three student discipline recommendations and a consent agenda that included personnel items, a $59,000 gift from Fuerte PTA, a $14,137.50 LinkedIn renewal, and $89,635 in consultant agreements. The agenda also included an information update on safety and security topics.
- Approved student discipline actions for AH# 11, 12, and 13
- Accepted $59,000 cash donation from Fuerte PTA for instructional supplies and programs
- Renewed LinkedIn recruiting services for $14,137.50
- Approved consultant agreements totaling $89,635, including $30,000 for Adams Silva & McNally legal services and $20,000 for Blindspot Collective performances
- Approved overnight field trips costing $3,900 from district grant funds