Charter Information
Helix Charter High School Governing Board
The Charter Governing Board, consisting of parents, staff, and community members, is empowered to make school wide policy decisions. School wide policy includes, but is not limited to: graduation requirements, admission standards, attendance policies, school calendar, general and fiscal oversight, and annual budget approval. Moreover, the Helix Charter Governing Board is also responsible for appointing, evaluating, compensating and, when necessary, replacing the Executive Director.
Contact Us
All Charter Board members can be contacted via email or mail.
Mailing Address:
Helix Charter High School
c/o HCHS Charter Governing Board
7323 University Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
Our Members
- Luis Altamirano - through March 2026
- Kim Carter, through March 2026
- Mark Demers
- Becky Mortier, Through March 2028
- Aleen Jendian, through March 2028
- Melanie Harrington, through March 2026
- Dave Hardenburger - through March 2027
- Valarie Littlejohn - through March 2027
- Kevin Osborn
- Rick Stack, through March 2027
- Teresa Rutherford, through March 2028
- Student Representatives
Luis Altamirano - through March 2026
Kim Carter, through March 2026
Mark Demers
Becky Mortier, Through March 2028
Aleen Jendian, through March 2028
Melanie Harrington, through March 2026
Dave Hardenburger - through March 2027
Valarie Littlejohn - through March 2027
Kevin Osborn
Rick Stack, through March 2027
Teresa Rutherford, through March 2028
Student Representatives
Meeting Information and Location:
The Helix Charter Board generally meets the third Monday of each month unless otherwise indicated. Scheduled public meeting times are from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in the Library, located in the 300 building on campus. Agendas are posted and available in the Helix Charter High School Executive Director's Office. Members of the public who wish to address the Charter Board for items on the agenda, or not on the agenda, will complete a speaker card at the beginning of the meeting, and give to the board secretary. *unless otherwise noted on the agenda
Meeting Dates:
- May 13, 2025 Special Board Meeting
- May 19, 2025
- June 23, 2025
- August 18, 2025
- September 8, 2025
- September 26, 2025 Special Board Meeting
- October 20, 2025
- November 17, 2025
- December 8, 2025
- January 26, 2026
- February 23, 2026
- March 9, 2026
- April 27, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- June 29, 2026