Stephen Dickinson

The Personnel Commission meeting focused primarily on ratification and establishment of various eligibility lists. Action items included approving eligibility lists for Grounds Maintenance Worker I, Custodian-Floater, School Bus Driver, Health Technician, Instructional Assistant SpEd (including Behavior Intervention), Nutrition Services Assistant I, and Instructional/Personal Care Assistant SpEd. The commission also established new six-month eligibility lists for Administrative Assistant II, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent (Confidential), Secretary, Nutrition Services Assistant -- Floater, Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic, School Plant Supervisor-Middle School, and Executive Assistant (Confidential). In discussion items, staff reported a decrease in district vacancies to 33 open positions, with notable progress in reducing bus driver vacancies to three. An update on the CSPCA Conference registration was also provided.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the ratification and approval of numerous eligibility lists across various classifications, such as Instructional Assistant SpEd, School Plant Supervisor -- Middle School, and Executive Assistant -- Human Resources. The commission also planned to establish new six-month eligibility lists for positions including Administrative Assistant I, Athletic Trainer, and Custodian-Floater. A job description revision for the Risk Manager, which incorporates the duties of the Title II Coordinator, was slated for approval. Furthermore, the agenda included a first review of the proposed 2026-27 budget, staff comments on personnel activities (including vacancy reports and the classified employee of the year nomination process), and correspondence.

The meeting covered several key items, including the confirmation of the resignation of a committee member and the presentation of the School Bond Transparency Report Card 2025, which reflected an "A-" grade from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. Staff also provided a summary of the Facilities Master Planning discussion for a potential November 2028 Bond. Project updates and budget reports were reviewed, specifically concerning completed projects at Diegueno Middle School and Oak Crest Middle School, and ongoing work at San Dieguito Academy. The committee discussed modifying the ICOC Annual Report process to align with the district's fiscal year and the upcoming Prop AA audit covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

The meeting agenda included preliminary functions such as welcoming remarks, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Information items covered staff reports, including a review of the 2024-25 Prop 39/AA Audit Report and an update on the Facility Master Plan (FMP). A project and budget report was also presented. Discussion/action items focused on the process for the ICOC Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, and determining future agenda items and dates.

The meeting agenda includes provisions for public comments, adherence to agenda posting requirements, and procedures for public inspection of documents, meeting recording, and electronic device usage. Key action items focus on the ratification and approval of numerous Continuous Filing Eligibility Lists and standard Eligibility Lists for various classified positions, including Nutrition Services Assistant I, Instructional Assistant SpEd, School Bus Driver, and Administrative Assistant II. The agenda also includes the establishment of new eligibility lists and the approval of a job description revision for Administrative Secretary -- Bilingual (Spanish) to align with the title Administrative Assistant II -- Bilingual (Spanish). Discussion items cover staff comments on personnel activities, including vacancy reports, correspondence, and scheduling the next meeting.