Fillmore Unified School District

Board Recognition
The Board of Trustees recognized the Fillmore Women’s Service Club for their work to champion and support programs and services throughout the community. The organization was started in 1964 and in that time they have donated over a half million dollars to various groups that support Fillmore residents. Fillmore youth have directly benefited from the group’s philanthropy with graduating seniors being awarded over $300,000 in educational scholarships. Thank you Fillmore Women’s Service Club for your dedicated service to enhancing the Fillmore community.

Fillmore Unified Preschool Update
The Board received an update on the Fillmore Unified Preschool program. Information was presented by Assistant Superintendent, Martha Hernandez, and Director of Child Development, Holly Harvan.

Core/Basic Materials
The Board received a report on the Core/Basic Materials pilot for grades 6-8 English Language Arts/English Language Development materials and process for public review. Information was presented by Assistant Superintendent, Martha Hernandez.

Fillmore Adult School Update
The Board received an update on Fillmore Adult School. Information was presented by Assistant Superintendent, Stefan Cvijanovich, and Director of Special Projects and Student Services, Tom Chan.

Information Only: Start and End Dates for 2017-2018
On November 15, 2016 the Board of Trustees approved the start and end dates for the 2017-2018 school year. Per the approved agenda item, “the start date for staff will be on August 14, 2017, followed by the first student day held on August 17, 2017.”
The calendar is a negotiated item for the Fillmore Unified Teachers Association (certificated bargaining unit). FUSD and Fillmore Unified Teachers Association are in negotiations on this item.

Personnel Recommendations
The Board approved all personnel recommendations including new hires, promotions, resignations and leaves.