FUSD Superintendent, Dr. Adrian Palazuelos, PhD.

The Fillmore Unified School District Board of Trustees and Fillmore Superintendent Dr. Adrian E. Palazuelos entered into a mutual separation agreement. Dr. Palazuelos left the District at the end of business on March 5, 2021.

The District appreciates Dr. Palazuelos’ seven years of service leading our collective efforts on behalf of all District students.

During that time, Fillmore Unified has: increased student access to Advanced Placement courses at the high school level; broadened the K-12 music program; worked with the local community colleges to introduce college classes within the school day on the high school campus; implemented a high quality preschool program; introduced the Fillmore Adult School funded by an annual Adult Education Block grant of $500,000.00; received community support for and approval of Measure V, a $35 Million general obligation bond to improve District schools and facilities and received $6 million in matching state dollars for the construction of a new Career Technical Education facility slated for completion in summer 2021. Dr. Palazuelos provided vigilant leadership during the Thomas Fire, the Maria Fire, multiple public safety power shutoffs, and the current pandemic. His dedication is deeply appreciated.

The Board of Education wishes Dr. Palazuelos the best as he moves forward with his career.

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After a mutual separation agreement Former FUSD Superintendent Adrian E. Palazuelos, PhD left Fillmore Unified on March 5th. After a special Board meeting on March 11th Fillmore Unified approved contracts for Ms. Andrea McNeill and W. Charles "Chuck" Weis III as Co-Interim-Superintendent for the period of April 6, 2021-June 30, 2021.