Health Sciences High and Middle College
Minutes
HSHMC Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Location
Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
Executive Suite - 3rd Floor; Executive Conf Rm 323
Directors Present
A. Carpenter, B. Steineckert, D. Gross, F. Johnson, J. Kramer (remote), S. Evans
Directors Absent
D. White, J. Broad, M. Byrd
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Smith, I. Pumpian, S. Johnson
Non Voting Members Present
D. Smith, I. Pumpian, S. Johnson
Guests Present
G. Ottinger, Oscar Corrigan, Rita Essaian, S. Burton
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
F. Johnson called a meeting of the board of directors of Health Sciences High and Middle College to order on Monday Aug 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Gross made a motion to approve the minutes from HSHMC Board Meeting on 05-27-25.
A. Carpenter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Carpenter |
Aye
|
| B. Steineckert |
Aye
|
| S. Evans |
Aye
|
| J. Kramer |
Abstain
|
| D. White |
Absent
|
| F. Johnson |
Aye
|
| J. Broad |
Absent
|
| D. Gross |
Aye
|
| M. Byrd |
Absent
|
D.
Public Comment
II. Information Items
A.
Student Report
D. Smith shared with the board that student board representative, Dea Milkani, could not make the meeting due to her need to attend her college math class. In her absence, D. Smith shared some of the highlights from the school's opening week of events.
B.
CEO's Comments
I. Pumpian noted the following:
- Welcomed the board to the 25-26 school year and thanked them for their continued service.
- Welcomed Rita Essaian as a prospective new board member.
- Expressed the staff and students' excitement over the beginning of the new year even though the school opened "in the dust" in some areas due to the delayed timelines with the construction completion of the entire building, and commended the staff for their ability to make things run smoothly despite the "dust."
- We have unofficially heard that monies for Phase II of our renovation appear likely. In this phase our request would be used to add a garden space to the 3rd floor roof area, create a large theater space, and to open up three lower classrooms into an indoor cafeteria with access to outdoor space.
- Financial reserves previously approved by the board to pay 2024-2025 expenses will not be expended for this year. Instead, grant monies were pushed out another year to cover expenses. The reserves will now be held for use in 2025-2026. (G. Ottinger will provide a full budget update as part of the action items.)
- Student internship preparation is going strong and thanked Sharp for their ongoing support of the program. Sharp is coming to HSHMC this week to provide TB testing and flu shots to students preparing for health pathway internships. S. Evans offered to mitigate any hiccups that may arise as part of this process.
- This year, approximately 16 new mental health spots will open for students at Mesa Vista thanks to the hard work of A. Carpenter and D. Smith.
- The early childhood education pathway has been reinstated this year, which will include college coursework leading to certification. With the programs return this year, 10th graders will be able to be certified before graduation, however 11th and 12th graders will still need a few classes for certification after graduation. Although this program is in partnership with Cuyamaca Community College, future partnerships with other community colleges is also in development.
III. Action Items
A.
2024-2025 Unaudited Actuals
Greg reviewed the unaudited actuals with the board for approval.
D. Gross made a motion to approve the 24-25 Unaudited Actuals.
B. Steineckert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Broad |
Absent
|
| M. Byrd |
Absent
|
| D. White |
Absent
|
| F. Johnson |
Aye
|
| J. Kramer |
Aye
|
| B. Steineckert |
Aye
|
| S. Evans |
Aye
|
| D. Gross |
Aye
|
| A. Carpenter |
Aye
|
B.
New Board Members Nomination Confirmation
D. Gross made a motion to confirm the nomination of Rita Essaian to serve as a member as part of the HSHMC Board of Directors.
S. Evans seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Steineckert |
Aye
|
| F. Johnson |
Aye
|
| J. Kramer |
Aye
|
| A. Carpenter |
Aye
|
| D. Gross |
Aye
|
| J. Broad |
Absent
|
| M. Byrd |
Absent
|
| D. White |
Absent
|
| S. Evans |
Aye
|
F. Johnson and D. Smith updated the board regarding the nomination of Chief Lorraine Hutchinson. The confirmation of Lorraine Hutchinson to the board was tabled.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
2025-2026 Admission Policy
B.
HSHMC Bylaws
C.
2025-2026 School-Site Safety Plan
D.
2025-2026 Emergency Action Plan (Athletics)
E.
2025-2026 Enrollment Process
F.
2025-2026 Fiscal Control Policy
G.
2025-2026 General Complaint Policy and Complaint Form
H.
2025-2026 Graduation Requirements
I.
Human Trafficking Prevention
J.
2025-2026 Independent Study Policy
K.
2025-2026 Parent and Family Engagement Policy
L.
2025-2026 Parent-School Compact
M.
2025-2026 HSHMC Employee Handbook
N.
2025-2026 Student Handbook
O.
2025-2026 Student Discipline Policy
P.
2025-2026 Uniform Complaint Policy and Uniform Complaint Form
Q.
2025-2026 Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
R.
Music and Arts Reporting Annual Certification
S.
Williams Act Board Sufficiency Resolution
T.
Amended Instructional Minutes and Academic Calendar
U.
Consent Agenda
D. Smith shared items A-T on the Consent Agenda with the Board.
D. Gross made a motion to approve Items A-T on the Consent Agenda.
S. Evans seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Broad |
Absent
|
| B. Steineckert |
Aye
|
| S. Evans |
Aye
|
| D. White |
Absent
|
| A. Carpenter |
Aye
|
| F. Johnson |
Aye
|
| M. Byrd |
Absent
|
| J. Kramer |
Aye
|
| D. Gross |
Aye
|
V. CLOSED SESSION
A.
Closed session
D. Gross made a motion to approve the Principal's recommendation for a student expulsion.
S. Evans seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Carpenter |
Aye
|
| B. Steineckert |
Aye
|
| J. Broad |
Absent
|
| M. Byrd |
Absent
|
| F. Johnson |
Aye
|
| D. Gross |
Aye
|
| S. Evans |
Aye
|
| D. White |
Absent
|
| J. Kramer |
Aye
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:22 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Johnson
Documents used during the meeting
- A -2024-25 Unaudited Actuals.pdf
- Rita Essaian Exec Bio.docx
- Lorraines bio condensed updated 05 12 2025.pdf
- A - Admissions Policy 2025 - For BOARD APPROVAL 8-18-2025.pdf
- B - Bylaws for approval on 8:18:2025.pdf
- C - Safety Plan 25-26.docx.pdf
- D - Emergency Action Plan Athletics - Park De La Cruz - (25-26).pdf
- D - Emergency Action Plan Athletics Kippy's 25-26.pdf
- E - Enrollment Process 2025 - FOR BOARD APPROVAL 8-18-2025.pdf
- F - Fiscal Control Policy - 2022-2023 - FOR BOARD APPROVAL 8-18-25.pdf
- G - General Complaint Form.pdf
- G - General Complaint Policy.pdf
- H - A-G Graduation Requirements (2).pdf
- I - Human Trafficking Prevention.pdf
- J - HSHMC _ Independent Study Policy For Board Approval 8-18-2025.pdf
- K - Parent and Family Engagement Policy For Board Approval 8-18-25.pdf
- L - Parent-School Compact For Board Approval.pdf
- M - Employee Handbook 2025-2026.pdf
- N - Student Handbook 2025-2026.docx.pdf
- O - Suspension_Expulsion Policy 8_18_25.pdf
- P - Uniform_Complaint_Form - FOR BOARD APPROVAL 8_18_2025.pdf
- P - Uniform Complaint Procedures_Policy.rev5.24 (2).pdf
- Q - 25_26 Workforce Violence Prevention Plan.pdf
- R - Prop 28 - A&M Report.pdf
- S - HSHMC Sufficiency of Materials for Board Meeting August 18 2025.pdf
- S - Instructional Materials.pdf
- T - 2025-2026 Instructional Minutes. copy.pdf
- T - 2025-2026 School Year Calendar (Part 1).xlsx
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