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Board renews College Prep Middle School charter after parent testimony; trustee recusal noted
Summary
The board voted to renew College Prep Middle School's charter; a trustee recused themself because they are a parent of a College Prep student, and public speakers testified to the school’s academic gains and supports.
The La Mesa‑Spring Valley School District board voted to renew the charter for College Prep Middle School during its Dec. 16 meeting after a public hearing that included parental testimony about the school’s academic benefits and supports.
Cameron Wheeler (speaker 16) told trustees his daughter improved dramatically after enrolling at College Prep, describing accelerated reading gains and the school’s after‑school tutorials and academic interventions. “I urge you to renew College Prep Middle School's charter, so that the administration and staff can continue this amazing work and support,” Wheeler said.
A board member recused themself from the discussion and vote because of a personal conflict — they are a parent of a current College Prep student — and the recusal was announced before the board considered the motion. Other trustees acknowledged legal obligations around charter renewal review and noted the school’s performance record as part of the motion to renew.
The board approved the renewal by voice vote after discussion and seconding the motion. Trustees said they would continue to monitor outcomes across district schools and stressed transparency in the renewal process.
Next steps: the district will follow statutory charter renewal procedures and continue oversight of charter performance as part of regular educational services monitoring.
