Board Vacancy

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Governing Board announces that the following individuals submitted applications for provisional appointment to Trustee Area 1 - Santee, Winter Gardens, and Lakeside

Interviews for all verified candidates will be conducted in open session at a special public meeting of the Governing Board scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025.

 
Open session will begin at 4:15 p.m. The meeting will be held at Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, Building 60, Griffin Gate, El Cajon, CA 92020.

Each applicant has been reviewed and verified as meeting the eligibility criteria.
 
Candidates will be interviewed in the order their applications were received, as follows:
Robin Ballarin  [4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.]
Ryn Corbeil  [5:10 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.]
Steve Mull  [5:50 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.]
Lorena Nava Ruggero  [6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.]
Cindy Page  [7:10 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.]
 
Please note the following:
◈ This will be an in-person meeting.
◈ Public comment will be limited to items on the agenda; comments on items not on the agenda will not be heard at this special meeting.
◈ Written public comment received via email or delivered in person will be distributed to the board members but will not be read aloud during the meeting.
◈ A livestream will be provided as a courtesy; however, all public participation and public comment at this meeting will be in-person.
 
Listed below is the link to the published BoardDocs agenda for the meeting:
◈ BoardDocs Agenda Link:
    https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/gcccd/Board.nsf/Public

The appointed member will serve until the next regularly scheduled election for Trustee Area 1, which is November 3, 2026.

 
Please refer to BP 2200 Board Duties and Responsibilities to become familiar with board member roles and responsibilities.
 
Fact of the Vacancy
The vacancy in Trustee Area 1 arose after former Trustee Desiree Klaar relocated her primary residence outside of the Area 1 boundaries, which made her ineligible to continue serving. She officially resigned effective July 31, 2025.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Governing Board Office at (619) 644-7570.