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Board approves Cardino Academy expansion after heated debate, amends proposed cap to 60%
Summary
After hours of debate and public comment, the Cajon Valley board approved a material revision allowing Cardino Academy a new campus and enrollment growth; trustees amended the staff-recommended 4% cap above baseline to 60% amid legal and bargaining concerns.
The Cajon Valley Union School District Governing Board approved a material revision for Cardino Academy that authorizes growth and a new campus after a protracted, contentious discussion over an enrollment cap.
Staff presented the material revision and a negotiated memorandum of understanding that included a 4% cap above a 400-student baseline. Cardino representatives and some community speakers urged the board to increase or remove the cap because of demand and a reported waiting list; one representative said the school wanted "no cap" or a higher percentage in order to serve parental demand. Board members who opposed changing the negotiated number said the 4% was informed…
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