Personnel Commission

Classified, non-teaching positions are operated under the Merit System designed to ensure equal opportunity through competition for positions. The Personnel Commission oversees the administration of the Merit System.

About the Personnel Commission

The La Mesa-Spring Valley classified employees have operated under the Merit System since 1966. The Merit System is a system of rules and procedures similar to civil service. Its fundamental purpose is to ensure employees are selected, promoted, and retained without favoritism or prejudice on the basis of merit and fitness.

The Personnel Commission consists of three Commissioners, all La Mesa-Spring Valley residents (one appointed by the Board of Education, one nominated by the Employee Association, and one appointed by the other two) to oversee the administration of the Merit System. The Personnel Commission plays a crucial role in the recruitment, selection and retention of the District’s non-teaching staff. The Commissioners typically meet once a month.

The Personnel Commission’s purpose is multifaceted. In accordance with the provisions of the Education Code, the Commission establishes and amends Personnel Commission rules that are binding on the District as a whole; conducts classification studies; recommends salary adjustments; conducts all classified recruitment and selection processes; establishes procedures for transfers; interprets rules and regulations; and conducts disciplinary hearings and appeals.

The Director of Classified Personnel serves as the Secretary to the Commission. The Director and Personnel Commission staff are responsible for the preparation of Commission agendas and follow-up to all actions taken by the Commission.

Personnel Commissioners

Steve Babbitt, Chair
steve.babbitt@lmsvschools.org

Jeremy Martinson, Vice-Chair
jeremy.martinson@lmsvschools.org

Barbara Pratt, Member
barbara.pratt@lmsvschools.org

Personnel Commission Staff

Director, Classified Personnel
Andrea Rivera
(619) 668-5700
andrea.rivera@lmsvschools.org

Human Resources Analyst
Alison Junker, Classification Studies, Training & Development
(619) 668-5700 (x6376)
alison.junker@lmsvschools.org

Human Resources Specialist
Courtney Lanier, Recruitment
(619) 668-5700 (x6412)

2023 – 2024 Meetings

July 13, 2023, 3:30 pm
August 10, 2023, 3:30 pm
September 14, 2023, 3:30 pm
October 12, 2023, 3:30 pm
November 9, 2023, 3:30 pm
December 14, 2023, 3:30 pm

2022 – 2023 Meetings

July 19, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
August 16, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
September 20, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
October 18, 2022, 3:30 pmCanceledCanceled
November 15, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
December 8, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
January 12, 2023, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
February 9, 2023, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
March 1, 2023, 1:00pmSpecial Meeting
March 9, 2023, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
April 13, 2023, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
May 11, 2023, 3:30 pmAgenda
May 16, 2023, 2:30pmSpecial Meeting
June 8, 2023, 3:30 pmAgenda

2021 – 2022 Meetings

July 27, 2021, 4:00 pmCanceled
August 17, 2021, 4:00 pmAgendaMinutes
September 21, 2021, 3:00 pmAgendaMinutes
October 19, 2021, 3:00 pmAgendaMinutes
November 16, 2021, 3:00 pmAgendaMinutes
December 7, 2021, 3:00 pmAgendaMinutes
January 18, 2022, 3:00 pmAgendaMinutes
February 15, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
March 15, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
April 19, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
May 17, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes
June 14, 2022, 3:30 pmAgendaMinutes

2020-2021 Meetings

July 1, 2020, 10:00 amSpecial Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2020, 4:30 pmAgendaMinutes
August 17, 2020, 4:30 pmAgendaMinutes
September 9, 2020, 4:30 pmAgendaMinutes
October 14, 2020, 4:30 pm AgendaMinutes
October 27, 2020, 1:00 pmSpecial MeetingMinutes
November 10, 2020, 4:30 pm AgendaMinutes
November 18, 2020, 2:30 pmSpecial MeetingMinutes
December 9, 2020, 4:30 pm AgendaMinutes
January 19, 2021, 4:00 pmAgendaMinutes
February 16, 2021, 4:00 pmAgendaMinutes
March 16, 2021, 12:30 pm AgendaMinutes
April 12, 2021, 9:00 amCanceledCanceled
April 13, 2021, 9:00 amCanceledCanceled
April 14, 2021, 9:00 amCanceledCanceled
April 15, 2021, 9:00 amCanceledCanceled
April 16, 2021, 9:00 amCanceledCanceled
April 27, 2021, 4:00 pmAgendaMinutes
May 25, 2021, 4:00 pmAgendaMinutes
June 22, 2021, 4:00 pmAgenda

2019-2020 Meetings

July 12, 2019Special MeetingMinutes
August 6, 2019Special MeetingMinutes
September 12, 2019Special MeetingMinutes
September 19, 2019AgendaMinutes
October 4, 2019Special MeetingMinutes
November 25, 2019Special MeetingMinutes
December 19, 2019AgendaMinutes
January 16, 2020, 4:30 pm AgendaMinutes
January 31, 2020, 3:30 pmSpecial MeetingMinutes
February 18, 2020, 4:30 pmAgendaMinutes
March 10, 2020, 2:00 pmSpecial MeetingMinutes
March 23, 2020, 3:00 pmSpecial MeetingMinutes
April 16, 2020. 4:30 pmAgendaMinutes
May 14, 2020, 4:30 pm AgendaMinutes
June 15, 2020, 2:00 pmSpecial MeetingMinutes
June 18, 2020, 2:30 pmAgendaMinutes

2018-2019 Meetings

July 19, 2018AgendaMinutes
September 20, 2018CanceledCanceled
October 18, 2018AgendaMinutes
November 15, 2018AgendaMinutes
December 04, 2018Special Meeting AgendaMinutes
December 20, 2018AgendaMinutes
January 17, 2019AgendaMinutes
February 21, 2019AgendaMinutes
March 21, 2019AgendaMinutes
April 11, 2019AgendaMinutes
May 16, 2019Agenda Minutes
May 23, 2019Special Meeting AgendaCanceled
June 20, 2019Agenda

2017-2018 Meetings

July 20, 2017AgendaMinutes
August 17, 2017AgendaMinutes
Sept. 21, 2017AgendaMinutes
Sept. 28, 2017 Special MeetingAgendaMinutes
October – No Meeting
Nov. 2, 2017AgendaMinutes
Dec. 14, 2017, 4:30 pmAgendaMinutes
Jan. 18, 2018, 12:30 pmAgendaMinutes
Feb. 15, 2018, 12:30 pmAgendaMinutes
March 15, 2018, 12:30 pmAgendaMinutes
April 19, 2018, 4:30 pmAgendaMinutes
May 17, 2018, 12:30 pmAgendaMinutes
June 21, 2018, 12:30 pmAgendaMinutes

Helpful Documents and Links

ESSA/NCLB Interest Form

You'll Love It Here!

  • Award-Winning, Tuition-Free Neighborhood Schools
  • All-Day Kindergarten Offered at all Schools
  • Engaging Before and After School Care Offered at all Schools
  • Exemplary Staff Dedicated to Educating, Supporting, and Nurturing ALL Children
  • Innovative Educational Programs and Academies Including:
    • Arts and Music Education
    • Spanish Language Immersion
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM)
    • Online, Home School, and Blended Learning Programs
  • World-Class Physical Education Facilities

Enroll Today!

ESS+    District+

District Spotlight

Spotlight on Northmont Elementary

Check out our latest Spotlight Story showcasing what makes Northmont Elementary so special!

More

Spotlight on Maryland Ave Elementary

Check out our latest Spotlight Story showcasing what makes Maryland Ave so special! 

More

Academy Program Offerings Dazzle with Music at Spring Valley Academy

Enjoy this video about amazing students at Spring Valley Academy, an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme School.  Academy enrollment is now open until December 2.

More