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San Diego Union-Tribune
‘Ghost’ candidates, pay-to-play accusations: Grossmont school board critics say messages suggest ‘wildly unethical’ campaign efforts
"Trustees’ text messages and emails obtained by The San Diego Union-Tribune via public record request last month revealed the private plotting by an inner circle of select board trustees and their allies..."
San Diego Union-Tribune
Public anger boils over at Grossmont school board, again, as trustees pledge to follow the law
"In the weeks since The San Diego Union-Tribune first reported on the conservative board majority’s private communications, some trustees have faced accusations of violating the open meetings law, as well as growing calls by teachers and community members for their resignation or recall..."
Ed Source
Grossmont Union board critics raise concerns over fake candidates
"Members of the [GUHSD] community are sounding alarms over records that they claim were manipulated during the last election cycle by some school board members and their supporters...They have alleged that the records include a pay-to-play transaction as well as an effort to introduce fake candidates that would steer votes away from their opposition."
Voice of San Diego
Grossmont Board Gives Final ‘Yes,’ to Layoffs, Inks Six Figure Resignation Settlement with Chief of Staff
"'I think it’s been established that there are other motives than saving money, and I think it’s only fair to ask, what is that? What is the vision? What’s the direction? ' Trustee Chris Fite said during the meeting..."
Voice of San Diego
Enrollment at San Diego's District-Run Schools Dropped But Shot Up at Charters
"As enrollment has declined, school districts have been squeezed by funding declines. The growth of charters, which compete with district-run schools for students and funding, has only added to the pressure..."