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Source: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
August 20, 2025 (El Cajon) - The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District (District), which includes Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges, is inviting community members to apply to serve in the position of Board Member of the Board of Trustees in Trustee Area 1, which comprises the cities and communities of Santee, Winter Gardens, and Lakeside. Once an individual is appointed to the position, they would serve until the next regularly scheduled Governing Board election in November 2026, and continue until their successor qualifies for office.
The position became vacant in July 2025, when former Trustee Desiree Klaar, a Grossmont College alumna and San Diego county native, stepped down after moving out of Trustee Area 1. Klaar, a former educator and human resources specialist with experience in private industry and non-profit organizations within the San Diego County area, had served as a Trustee since 2022.
Responsibilities of the position include a commitment to the mission and functions of the community colleges, and the ability to participate fully in the work of the Board, including attending monthly Board meetings. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable about the communities served by the District, engage in participatory governance, balance the needs of diverse groups, contribute to and build consensus, and support the Board as a whole.
Interested applicants should visit www.gcccd.edu/governing-board/boardvacancy for information, qualifications, application materials, and submission instructions. Completed applications should be submitted to the District Governing Board Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025. For questions, please contact the Board Office at (619) 644-7570.
About the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
As the largest institution of higher education in East County, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, has enhanced the quality of life in East County for over 65 years by providing top notch, affordable education and workforce training. The 1,138-square-mile District includes communities such as El Cajon, Santee, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, San Diego, and the unincorporated County. Our institutions offer a variety of convenient online and in-person classes, along with competitive degree and certificate programs.
The District, which includes Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, serves over 24,000 students annually, and awards over 5,000 degrees and certificates each year. The colleges are consistently ranked as top transfer institutions to SDSU. Grossmont College first convened classes in 1961 and serves over 15,000 students every year. Cuyamaca College was built in 1978, and enrolls nearly 9,000 students yearly. The colleges lead the way in developing educational programs, classes, and services that meet the diverse needs of East County's student population.
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