Grossmont Union High School District public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a regular/annual organizational meeting virtually via Zoom. The board approved a settlement agreement in the lawsuit Roe vs. GUHSD, rejected a claim, ratified a settlement for a classified employee, and conducted ceremonial oaths for two trustees. The meeting also included recognitions and public comment procedures.
- Approved settlement agreement in Roe vs. GUHSD, et al. (U.S. District Court, Southern District of CA, Case No. 19-CV-1966 CAB BGS)
- Rejected claim # RM15-130
- Ratified settlement agreement for Classified Employee #167962
- Ceremonial oath of office for Trustees Chris Fite and Elva Salinas
- Introduced new members to the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a virtual meeting, approving the appointment of Collin McGlashen as Director of Public Affairs and Legislative Relations, effective December 1, 2020. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the October 8, 2020 meeting, and received reports on district investments and Measure BB/Prop U status. No action was taken on real estate or student matters, as no items were listed.
- Appointment of Collin McGlashen as Director, Public Affairs and Legislative Relations, effective on or about December 1, 2020
- Approval of the minutes of the Regular Governing Board Meeting of October 8, 2020
- Report on Measure BB and Prop U status by Executive Director, Facilities Management, Katy Wright
- Quarterly report of district investments for period ending September 30, 2020
- Closed session items included litigation (Roe vs. GUHSD) and public employee matters
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a regular meeting via Zoom, primarily conducting routine business. The board approved the appointment of Daniel Root as Interim Assistant Principal at El Capitan High School, effective October 12, 2020. Other actions included adopting a resolution on bond oversight standards and accepting a bid for surplus property. The meeting also included recognitions, reports, and public comment procedures.
- Appointment of Daniel Root as Interim Assistant Principal, El Capitan High School, effective on or about October 12, 2020
- Adoption of Resolution (2021-15) to adopt San Diego County Taxpayers Association Oversight Committee standards for performance audits
- Acceptance of bids and adoption of Resolution (2021-16) for sale of surplus property (Milden Street)
- Recognition of GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (10th consecutive year)
- Presentation on COVID-19 Prevention Plans
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a virtual meeting, approving a settlement agreement for an administrative hearing case, appointing an interim director, and approving a stipulated student expulsion. The board also received updates on distance learning and bond oversight.
- Ratified settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2020040121
- Appointed Joann Dufloth-Johnson as Interim Director II, College & Career Readiness
- Approved stipulated expulsion for Student Case #38
- Approved minutes from July and August meetings
- Received reports on Measure BB and Prop U bond oversight
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss and receive public comment on the 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, which outlines how student learning will continue during the COVID-19 crisis. The board will also consider several action items, including a resolution reaffirming its commitment to fight racism, approval of change orders for construction projects, and a request to lift student expulsions. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, personnel, and labor negotiations.
- Public hearing for the 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
- Adoption of Resolution (2021-06) Reaffirming Commitment to Fight Racism
- Approval of change orders for construction projects (e.g., Grossmont High School New Event Center, El Cajon Valley High School)
- Consideration of requests to lift expulsions for students in Cases #48-#50
- Appointment of Audrey Maas as Executive Director, Fiscal Services
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
This is a special closed-session meeting of the Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board, held virtually via Zoom. The board will hear public comments, then adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and negotiations. In closed session, the board approved two appointments: Eileen Bagg-Rizzo as Interim Director I, College and Career Readiness, and Savannah Sturges as Director II, Special Education, both effective on or about August 1, 2020.
- Appointment of Eileen Bagg-Rizzo as Interim Director I, College and Career Readiness, effective on or about August 1, 2020
- Appointment of Savannah Sturges as Director II, Special Education, effective on or about August 1, 2020
- Closed session items include potential litigation and public employee matters
- Public comment limited to agenda items, with speaker cards due one hour before meeting
- Next special board meeting scheduled for August 20, 2020, via Zoom
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. The board took action on several personnel matters, including appointing a new superintendent and an interim assistant superintendent, and ratified a settlement agreement for an administrative hearing case. The board also approved lifting expulsions for students in cases #32-#47 and approved the meeting agenda and minutes from prior meetings.
- Appointment of Theresa Kemper as Superintendent, effective on or about July 1, 2020
- Appointment of Dr. Paul Dautremont as Interim Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, effective on or about July 1, 2020
- Ratification and approval of settlement agreement for Office of Administrative Hearing Case No. 2020040747
- Ratification of settlement agreement for Classified Employee #529-696
- Approval to lift expulsions of students in cases #32-#47
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board convened a special meeting on July 6, 2020, held virtually via Zoom in response to state executive orders regarding public gatherings. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items and closed session matters, with no public action items listed. The board adjourned to a closed session to discuss public employee appointments, the Superintendent, and other confidential topics, with actions to be read into the public record.
- Closed session discussion of public employee appointment/employment
- Closed session discussion regarding the Superintendent
- Virtual meeting format mandated by California Governor's Executive Order on public gatherings
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special virtual meeting to adopt the COVID-19 Operations Written Report and the official 2020-21 budget. The board also approved travel expenses for trustees to attend a conference and several consent items, including a Medi-Cal administrative agreement and scholarships.
- Approved Operations Written Report for school closures due to COVID-19
- Adopted Resolution 2020-46 approving $241.5 million General Fund budget for 2020-21
- Approved up to $6,886 for four trustees to attend CSBA conference in Anaheim, Dec 2-5, 2020
- Approved agreement with Orange County Superintendent of Schools for Medi-Cal administrative activities
- Authorized $4,000 in Richard Ridgway Memorial Scholarships
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board is meeting virtually to hold a public hearing on the district's response to COVID-19 school closures and the 2020-2021 budget. The board will also receive updates on the re-opening process, Measure BB and Prop U status, and the aquatics and energy programs. Several closed-session actions are reported, including rejecting a claim, approving a settlement, and releasing temporary adult education employees.
- Public hearing on COVID-19 Operations Written Report 2019-20 and 2020-2021 budget
- Rejected claim #RM-15-121
- Ratified settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2020010255
- Non-reelected/released temporary adult education employees per Resolution 2020-45
- Update on school re-opening process
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a special virtual meeting on May 21, 2020, to consider and approve several construction contracts and a change order. The board awarded contracts for the Valhalla Locker Room Modernization, Steele Canyon Tennis Court Repair, and West Hills Roof Replacement, and approved a change order for El Capitan High School. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Awarded $8,069,658 in multi-prime contracts for Valhalla Locker Room Modernization to eight contractors
- Awarded $148,900 contract to Ferandell Tennis Courts, Inc. for Steele Canyon Tennis Court Repair
- Awarded $1,240,000 contract to Sylvester Roofing for West Hills Campuswide Roof Replacement
- Approved change order of $100,722 for Scott Michael Plumbing at El Capitan High School
- Board authorized filing a cross complaint in Roe vs. GUHSD litigation
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. They appointed Nick Williams as Principal of El Cajon Valley High School, effective July 1, 2020, and adopted a resolution supporting federal funding for education in light of the pandemic. The board also approved a first reading of a revised board bylaw on remuneration and received informational reports on Measure BB/Prop U status, legal costs, and investments.
- Appointment of Nick Williams as Principal, El Cajon Valley High School, effective July 1, 2020
- Adoption of Resolution (2020-36) in support of federal funding for education due to COVID-19
- Approval of first reading and waiver of second reading of revised Board Bylaw 9250 on remuneration and reimbursement
- Recognition of 17 students completing the 2019-2020 Borrego Health Clinic Internship Program
- Report on Measure BB and Prop U status by Executive Director Katy Wright
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board held a virtual meeting on April 23, 2020, to address legal matters, student discipline, and policy updates. The board authorized legal counsel to initiate one new lawsuit and approved a settlement for an existing case in San Diego Superior Court. Additionally, the board approved revisions to Board Policy 5131.2 regarding bullying and approved the stipulated expulsions of students in cases #36 and #37.
- Authorization for Legal Counsel to Initiate Litigation (one potential case)
- Approval of Settlement Agreement for San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2017-00041453-CU-WM-CTL
- Approval of First Reading and Waiver of Second Reading for Board Policy 5131.2: Bullying
- Approval of Stipulated Expulsions for Students in Cases #36 - #37
- Approval of Career Technical Education Industry Sector Advisory Members
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, recognitions, and a COVID-19 update. Key actions include voting on refunding Proposition U bonds, approving a suspended expulsion for a student, and approving corrected agenda items for student travel. Several informational reports, including the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee's annual report, were canceled.
- Vote on refunding Proposition U bonds (Item P.1)
- Approval of suspended expulsion of Student in Case #7
- Approval of corrected agenda adding Valhalla HS and Granite Hills HS overnight student travel
- Rejected claims No. 20-05302 and No. 20-05419 in closed session
- Recognition of Academic League champions and CIF soccer champions
Imported Governing Board Meetings: 2011- 2025
The Grossmont Union High School District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on February 13, 2020, starting with closed session for litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations, then reconvening in open session for public comment, recognitions, and action items. Key actions include approving a settlement agreement for a certificated employee, approving 33 atypical expulsion lifts, and re-appointing members to the bond oversight committee. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and informational reports on district investments and bond projects.
- Approval of settlement agreement for Certificated Employee # 473-679 (motion carried 5-0)
- Approval of atypical expulsion lifts for students in Cases #1 - #33 (motion carried 4-0, Woods absent)
- Re-appointment of Daniel Johnson and George Tockstein to the Prop U/Measure BB Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee for terms ending Jan 31, 2022
- Public disclosure of district investments for period ending Dec 31, 2019 (no fiscal impact)
- Recognition of students and staff, including CTE Student Ambassadors and West Hills High School Guitar Construction program