Integrity is an
action, not a
resolution.

I believe transparency starts with holding yourself to the same standard you ask of others. This page is proof of that belief.

Est. 1920 · Grossmont Union High School District · Area 3

A Foundation of Trust

A mistake was made.
I reported it. I corrected it.
That’s what accountability looks like.

To lead with integrity, I am choosing to be fully transparent about my own professional experience. Recently, I worked with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to resolve errors in disclosure filings from my previous tenure as an administrator in San Mateo County.

This matter involved a conflict-of-interest finding related to a planning process connected to my company and resulted in an $8,000 administrative fine. While the arrangement was developed in consultation with legal counsel and Northern California district leadership, I take full responsibility for ensuring my disclosures met every requirement.

The FPPC reviewed the matter fully. Here is what they concluded:

FPPC Official Findings · Case #2023-00386

On intent

“Innocent errors” and “not an attempt to conceal” any financial interests

On cooperation

“Cooperated with the Enforcement Division”

On financial benefit

“Did not receive or seek a financial benefit”

On services rendered

Company provided services to that district “free of charge”

Accountability means owning a mistake and correcting it in the light of day. That is what I did. That is what I will do as your board trustee.

“I just want to make it crystal clear that neither I nor the county office has violated any law or policy — but also that I understand the board’s concerns and questions and their expressed desire to have more information in these very rare situations.”

Nancy Magee

Superintendent of Schools
County of San Mateo

What the full record shows

The San Mateo County Superintendent confirmed the arrangement was reviewed by attorneys throughout and followed county protocols
Camp LEAD and Unity Days were funded by targeted mental health and social-emotional learning grants — not general district funds
Jeneé’s company Real Matters provided program materials at no cost to the district under the agreement
The disclosure errors were administrative in nature — the FPPC’s own conclusion was that no financial benefit was sought or received

Why This Matters

Three things a disclosure error and a school board trustee have in common.

The same principles that guided how Jeneé handled this situation are the ones she will bring to the boardroom.

Disclose everything. Even when it’s uncomfortable.

The filing error happened because the disclosure process was not followed completely. Jeneé’s response was to engage fully with the FPPC, not to hide or minimize. That’s the standard she will hold herself to as a trustee.

Own it. Don’t spin it. Don’t hide it.

This page exists because Jeneé chose to publish it. She wasn’t required to. She chose to — because she believes voters deserve to make informed decisions, and because she would expect the same of any board member she voted for.

Governing in the light means all of the light.

The current board majority has been reported to conduct business via private text threads outside public meetings. Jeneé is committed to a different standard — every vote, every discussion, every decision in full public view.

The Credibility Gap in Our District

The district she wants to serve is facing its own transparency crisis.

At its March 10 meeting, the GUHSD Board adopted an “Open Door Policy” resolution stating that “no employee shall face retaliation” for communicating with board members. These commitments must be reflected in conduct.

Public reporting of private texts and emails discussing district business outside of public meetings raises serious concerns about whether decisions are being made behind closed doors instead of in full view of the community that funds these schools.

A resolution alone cannot close this gap. It requires leadership that understands transparency is a duty, not an option. In 2026, we have an opportunity to restore trust and bring forward leadership that models integrity in actions, not just words.

Jeneé Littrell

Candidate, Grossmont Union High School District Board of Trustees, Area 3

Transparency in Practice

Two candidates. Two different records on transparency.

The contrast isn’t partisan. It’s practical. One candidate published this page voluntarily. The other has been the subject of a Union-Tribune investigation into private texts about district business.

CandidateJeneé Littrell

IncumbentGary Woods

Published this page voluntarily — disclosed FPPC matter before being asked

SD Union-Tribune investigation revealed private texts conducting board business outside public meetings

FPPC finding: innocent errors, no financial benefit, cooperated fully, services provided free of charge

Board majority subject to recall effort by parents, teachers, and community members citing lack of transparency

Committed to governing in public view — every vote, every discussion, no secret agendas

Voted to create Chief of Staff position by bypassing standard hiring policies and board bylaws

25 years of documented public service in this community and in these schools

Adopted “Open Door Policy” resolution while conducting business privately — words without conduct

Sources

East County Californian — Integrity Is an Action SM Daily Journal — Superintendent Statement Recall the Trustees East County Magazine — GUHSD Coverage

Questions? Ask directly.

Jeneé believes in open dialogue. If you have questions about her record or this disclosure, she welcomes the conversation.

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