The Alumni "Flashbacks" were sent out last Friday, so by the time you read this, you should have your copy in your hot little hand. If not, let the alumni office know at 524-0416. 960 copies were labeled, stamped and stuffed in envelopes by the hard working crew of Joyce Basolo, Margaret Haskell, Jayne Johnson, Maxine Merry, Ellyn Mosbarger, Joleen Stethem and Em Wendell, and it took them only one and a half hours, one pot of coffee and half a dozen donuts. Good work, people. Kathleen Penrod McCreary did another great job of putting the information together that was sent in by many different people. There are letters from alumni members about many different things, reminiscences from Marion Reed, class of '42 about the Buckhorn School Rhythm Band and from Doug Gibby, class of '69, about the move from Mountain View School to San Cayateno School in 1957, articles on the alumni members who were honored as Citizens of the Year, the Herrera Family who make up the musical group, Los Hermanos Herrera, and a picture and articles about the 1957 Fillmore High Boxing Team and tournament. The Reunion Page lists all the reunions that are being held this year. Classes of 1938, 1948, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1988 and 1998 are all holding reunions in May, on June 13 and 14, and in August. The scholarship recipients for the alumni scholarships and for the John and Nit Lemley scholarships are announced, and a reservation form for the alumni dinner is included. Please let the alumni office know if you have any comments or suggestions about this issue or future issues of the "Flashbacks".
The next Alumni Board meeting will be held on Monday, May 19, at the home of Mark Ortega, and the main topics of discussion will be the alumni dinner to be held Saturday, June 14 at the City Park, beginning at 4:00 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Much work has to be done in preparing for this event, and volunteers are needed to help out on Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14. We had lots of great help last year, and we hope to have those same people to help this year.

More than 400 students have been named to the 2007 fall semester Dean’s Honor List at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. CLU students qualify for the Dean’s List by maintaining a 3.5 grade point average in their academic subjects.
California Lutheran University is located in Thousand Oaks with graduate centers in Oxnard and Woodland Hills. Founded in 1959, the University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.It is also authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to offer a variety of credentials.
Serving more than 2,100 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students, the selective liberal arts and science institution offers 36 majors and 28 minors along with professional preparation programs in specified fields of study. Master’s degree programs are offered in education, psychology, computer science, business administration, and public policy and administration. Doctorial programs in educational leadership and higher education leadership are offered through the School of Education. Members of the CLU student body come from across the nation and around the world and represent a diversity of faiths and cultures. For more information, visit www.callutheran.edu or call the University at 805-493-3151.
The following local students were honored, Sarah Adams of Fillmore, Janyne Piche of Piru.

VENTURA -- The Ventura College 78th Annual Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Athletic Event Center on the Ventura College Campus on Wednesday, May 14. Ventura College’s graduation will be held on the same day as Oxnard College, and Moorpark College’s will be held on May 15. More than 1,162 students have earned 1,369 degrees and certificates and so are eligible to be recognized. The day’s events will include the traditional graduation breakfast, the processional ceremony and a reception for the graduates and their families. Two sign-language interpreters will be utilized during the graduation ceremony, and an interpreter will be available upon request for the other events. The Commencement will be closed captioned and webcast live at http://www.venturacollege.edu/departments/student_services/student_activ....
The annual graduation breakfast will start serving at 9:00 a.m. in the main dining room in the Campus Center. The breakfast is cosponsored by the Ventura College Foundation and the Associated Students of Ventura College.
Commencement begins at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Robin Calote, Ventura College President, will address the group. The Chair of the Ventura County Community College District Board of Trustees Dr. Larry Miller, Vice Chair Robert O. Huber, trustees Stephen P. Blum, Cheryl Heitmann and Arturo D. Hernández, the Chancellor of the Ventura Community College District, Dr. James M. Meznek, the Academic Senate President Kathryn Schoenrock, the Classified Senate President Barbara Cogert, and Ms. Juliana Hernández, the outgoing president of the Associated Students of Ventura College, will make brief remarks as well. Four faculty and staff members will announce the graduates.
The Ventura College President’s Office is hosting the post-ceremony reception for the graduates, their family, faculty and staff on the lawn behind Guthrie Hall, next to Central Campus Way, immediately after the ceremony.
For additional information, contact Alisa Sparkia Moore, Ventura College Public Information Officer, (805) 654-6462 or asmoore@vcccd.edu.

Fillmore High School has received the released 10th grade CAHSEE results (California High School Exit Exam) for the test which was administered in March to all 10th graders in California.

This year’s 10th grade class set new records at Fillmore HS on their first attempt at passing CAHSEE:

80% passed English Language Arts

75% passed Math

2 students had perfect scores in BOTH areas - Andres Casas and Anthony Chavez earned a perfect 450 score in BOTH math and English Language Arts.

California students have six opportunities during high school to pass both sections of the Exit Exam: one opportunity during 10th grade, two test opportunities during 11th grade, and three opportunities during 12th grade. Students who are having difficulty passing the one or both parts of the exam are placed in CAHSEE classes during their school day for support and intensive intervention to build skills in both/either areas.

In accordance with California state law, senior students who have not passed both sections by graduation are awarded a Certificate of Completion instead of a diploma, but they are still awarded three more opportunities for two more years after graduation to pass the exam. Every year adult students come back to Fillmore High School to take advantage of the opportunity to pass the test and claim their diploma.

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008

5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA

The public may review or request a copy of support materials provided to the Board Members where the word materials appears.

5:00 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS
This is the time and place to address the Board. State law prohibits the Board from acting on issues not included on the agenda; however, requests may be made for discussion of specific topics at subsequent meetings.

IV. CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Education will meet from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to consider matters appropriate for Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Sections 3549.1, 54956.7 through 54957.7 and Education Code Section 35146. If the Board does not complete Closed Session discussions at this time, the Board may adjourn to Closed Session at the end of the regular meeting.
1. DISCLOSURE OF ITEM(S) TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
• Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Jeff Sweeney, Evalene Townend, Mike Bush) for negotiations with the Fillmore Unified Teachers Association (FUTA), the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Confidential Employees, and District Administration.
• Personnel Matters (Government Code 54957)
o Public Employee Discipline/ Dismissal/Release
Temporary Non–renewal: PSL # 1275
Temporary Non-renewal: PSL# 1218
• Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent (The Board and Superintendent meet periodically to provide feedback to one another concerning the achievement of goals.)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Superintendent's Office at (805) 524-6038. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [In accordance with Government Code 54961 and Board Bylaw 9320(a).]
6:00 p.m.

V. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
1. Any Action From Closed Session

VI. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

VII. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS

VIII. MAKING A DIFFERENCE
• Fillmore High School Percussion Ensemble
• Mary Ecklund

IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS
This is the time and place to address the school board. State law prohibits the board from acting on issues not included on the agenda; however, requests may be made for discussion of specific topics at subsequent meetings.

X. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

6:15 p.m.

XI. STANDING REPORTS
• 10 minutes Student Representative’s Report
• 10 minutes Board Member’s Reports
• 10 minutes Superintendent’s Report

6:45 p.m.

XII. ACTION - CONSENT AGENDA (Materials: Corresponding to numbers a-c)
Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by a single motion. None of the items will be discussed unless a Board Member or member of the audience requests discussion.
a. Approve Minutes:
• Special Meeting Held April 9, 2008
• Regular Meeting Held April 15, 2008
• Special Meeting Held April 23, 2008
b. Approve Personnel Order 07-08-17
c. Accept Gifts

XIII. ACTION ITEMS
d. Approval of 2008/2012 Ventura County Plan for Career and Technical Education
Course Sequencing in Fulfillment of the Requirements of AB2448 and Education Code 52302 (Materials previously provided 3/18/08 Public Hearing)

e. Approval of Carl D. Perkins Grant (Materials)

f. Approve Revision of Application/Permit For Use of Facilities Board Policy 1330E (Materials)

g. Approve 2008/2009 Contract for ESCAPE Financial and Payroll/Personnel with VCOE (Materials)

h. Approval of 2008/2009 Community-Based English Tutoring Program Application (Materials)

i. Approval of Textbooks (Materials)
• “Nuevas Vistas” Advanced Spanish Curso I - Publisher: Holt Rinehart Winston
• “California Science” – Publisher: MacMillian/McGraw-Hill
• “Focus on Earth Science”, “Focus on Life Science”, “Focus on Physical
Science” – Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw- Hill

j. Adoption of Resolution Number 07-08-14 of The Fillmore Unified School District Ordering A Regular Governing Board Member Election, Ordering Consolidation With Other Elections, And Constituting “Specification of the Election Order” To Be Held on November 4, 2006 (Materials)

7:15 p.m.

XIV. INFORMATION
k.. 5 minutes Textbook Display (Materials)
The District Curriculum committee has recommended for approval the following textbooks. They will be on display for thirty days prior to being recommended for adoption by the Board of Education.
• “Algebra Readiness” – Publisher: McDougall Littell
l. 30 minutes Budget Update
m. 10 minutes Facilities Update (Stadium, Rio Vista)
n. 10 minutes Old Business

8:15 p.m.

XV. FUTURE MEETINGS
May 14 6:00 p.m. Special Meeting – Budget Study Session – Board Room
May 20 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
June 3 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
June 17 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room

XVI. CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING

8:30 p.m.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

Fillmore Unified School District is pleased to announce that Jan Marholin, Principal of San Cayetano, has been chosen Education Advocate of the Year from Ventura County by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She will be one of seven outstanding women of Ventura County receiving a BRAVO Award at the Moorpark Country Club on Friday May 16, 2008. She was nominated by Assemblywoman Audra Strickland’s office. The website address is: www.nawbovc.org/bravoawards.aspx. Congratulations Jan!

The Fillmore High Alumni Association and the Alumni Scholarship Foundation have announced the recipients of their 2008 scholarships to nine outstanding members of the senior class of Fillmore High School.

The recipients of the John and Nit Lemley Scholarship, which consists of two $3500 four year renewable scholarships, including a lap top computer, are Kassaundra Sandoval and Laura Orozco. Kassaundra and Laura will both attend U. C. San Diego, Kassaundra majoring in Biology and Laura in Civil Engineering.

The Dulcie Arnold $1000 scholarship was awarded to Andy Klittich, who will study Environmental Horticulture at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

The Carl and Helen Siechert $1000 scholarship was awarded to Ashley Grande who will attend either U.C.L.A. or U.C. San Diego and major in Environmental Studies.

Christina Amezcua is also enrolled at U.C. San Diego and will major in Biology and minor in Sports Medicine. She received the American Legion $1000 scholarship.

Briana Rojo received the $1000 Masonic Temple Scholarship and will attend San Francisco State to enter the field of Nursing.

Julio Cesar Chavez was awarded the $750 Wm. Brisby Science Scholarship and will attend U.C. Berkeley to major in Biology.

Mariana Barajas received the Vernon and Arlene Nelson Scholarship in the amount of $750, and will attend U.C.L.A. and major in Sports Medicine.

Angelina Serna received the Stella Harthorn $750 scholarship and will attend U. C. Berkeley and major in Pre-Med.

Thursday, May 15th at 6pm, there will be a parent meeting in the Fillmore Middle School gym. Deputy Probation Officer, Tony Machuca will be discussing “Gang Violence Prevention.” This week, Officer Machuca will be talking with the students about “Gang Violence Prevention.”

The AVID program is returning to Fillmore Middle School for the first time in nearly ten years. AVID is an acronym for, “Advancement Via Individual Determination.” This program is designed to push college bound students to attend a 4-year university immediately after high school graduation. The program targets students in the academic middle who have a desire to attend college and the willingness to work hard. Often AVID students are the first in their family to attend college and many are from low-income households, but this is not a requirement for the program. AVID is presently operating in 3,500 schools in 45 states and 15 countries.
The program has been very successful at Fillmore High School, where Erin Moriarty and Paul Fitzgerald teach the elective courses. In the fall, Fillmore Middle School will once again offer the program to students. Scott Carroll and Heather Atwood are the AVID coordinators for the jump-started middle school program. Around 100 students will be enrolled in the program for the fall quarter in August. Middle School students in the program will be enrolled in honors level classes to prepare them for the rigorous course load at FHS and eventually at the university level.
The 7th and 8th grade AVID students at FMS have already been selected for the fall quarter. Recruitment for next year’s 6th grade AVID students will begin in the next couple weeks at all four elementary schools in the Fillmore Unified School District. The process for selection includes presentations to AVID candidates, student applications, and finally an interview by the AVID coordinators at FMS. The FMS AVID program is seeking business partners throughout the community who wish to participate in the successful program. Interested businesses or sponsors are urged to contact one of the site coordinators at Fillmore Middle School at 524-6070.

Congratulations to Margaret Anna Jolley of Fillmore for making the Dean’s Honor List at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Jolley’s major is in Biological Sciences. Undergraduate students at the University achieving excellence in their academic work during the fall quarter 2007 have been selected for the list.
This honor, which is noted on their permanent records, is earned by students who have a attained the qualifying grade point average of 3.75 (A-Minus) on a program of 12 or more graded units in the College of Letters and Science, or 3.50 in the College of Engineering.

Tuesday’s special joint meeting of the Fillmore City Council and School District aired serious concern about funding the School Resource Officer (SRO) for the high school and middle school. The District has been paying $100,000 of the $135,000-plus cost of the SRO position, with the city picking-up $35,000. The Sheriff’s Department also helps by paying for two months of the SRO’s salary.
This position is recognized as being “absolutely critical” to the effective operation of the school, according to Sergeant Dave Wareham. The grant having expired, Fillmore High School is seeking continued financial support from the city to fund the job. A response, according to School Superintendent Jeff Sweeney is needed within the next couple of weeks.
The Council voiced strong support for the program.
A public hearing was opened by City Planner Kevin McSweeney concerning the appeal of builder Mike Sarahang from a Planning Commission denying a modification of permit 03-5 for construction under way at 341 Central Avenue. The appeal was denied in a 3-1 vote, Councilman Scott Lee dissenting. According to McSweeney, the applicant’s application of unapproved material (rough slump stone) for the lower, outside wall covering was not approved. The applicant had also ignored other plan regulations by painting the building a different color, and using other, unapproved, materials on the roof. After much discussion, Council decided the material in question was dangerously unsupported and posed a threat to pedestrians in the event of an earthquake. It also failed to confirm to the traditional design required in the downtown area.
Council voted to have the applicant remove the siding and to comply with the Downtown Specific Plan.
Oddly, and without explanation, Councilman Scott Lee was the only vote against this outcome. Staff was complimented by Council for having done its job in halting construction for non-compliance.
Council approved an easement for the Pool Complex, also approved the Pool Complex Construction Agreement (materials), and for Recycled Water Sub-Surface Drip Capital Improvements Project Schedule (materials).
Council also gave its approval for School/City Coordination of and Mitigation of Construction Impacts.
Discussion was undertaken concerning the enormous impact upon the city of the recycled water project from the new water treatment plant. Assistant City Manager Bill Bartels described the impact as something like the Northridge earthquake, in terms of disruption of traffic, rescheduling of sports events and other needed city-wide reorganization to facilitate the construction.
City Planner Kevin McSweeney summarized the city’s development activity list. He mentioned the 98-lot SunCal tract for north Fillmore, with its approved EIR and tract map. The project has not started.
Also mentioned were: the 3-acre, 51 unit north Fillmore Reider project, which has a petition circulating for a referendum to halt the plan; the Griffin “Bridges” tract, with 20 of 81 units remaining unsold. A 10-acre school site awaits phase 2.
The KD company’s approved 110 unit tract, south of River Street, will come on line 6 units at a time. Cabrillo’s 29-unit railroad tract is expected to begin construction this year. A two-story building at the old Masonic Temple site, 400 Central Avenue, will have medical offices and lower retail space, with 19 parking spaces.
Construction of the swimming pool complex should be completed in December of 2009. Grass playing fields should be available for the new 22-acre ark in June or July.
A major reorganization and rescheduling of sports programs, city-wide will be necessary as the water treatment plant construction brings water lines to the High School, Middle School, and Sespe School. This construction will severely impact all summer sports, and the traditional fireworks display will not be held at the football field. This will probably be moved to another park.

This is in hopes that all could come together for a cause to those who have had Seniors, have Seniors and Seniors to come.

We are $10,000 dollars short in raising money for Grad Night Live. Again we would like this to be very successful to all Seniors. Since Rayleen Chaney started this 12 years ago, and to my knowledge we have not lost a Senior to unforeseen circumstances.

We are planning a HUGE garage sale on May 10th 7am - 1pm at the district office on
Sespe Ave. We asking for any donations of unwanted goods, clothes, shoes, toys, etc.

Making a little is better then making nothing.

I know its Prom Night but this does end at 1pm and any one willing to donate your time to help out that day would also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to all in advance for your kind heart.
Mike Boblett

The committee is short $10,000 and has several activities planned to raise this money by May 15 in order to complete the bus and Harbor Cruise Boat reservations.

All donations graciously accepted and appreciated! Please watch for notices of events and mark your calendar:

Car Wash Saturday April 26 on Shiells Drive 8:00-12

Spaghetti Dinner (Mama Sue’s)
Friday, May 2 5:00-9:00 $10

BBQ Chicken Dinner (Fire Department)

Yard Sale (Spring Cleaning!! Or Thrift Shopping)

Movie Night at the theater

Grad Nite Live was started seventeen years ago so our kids would be safe at graduation. It has been a success because no graduate has lost their lives since this program was implemented. We need the community’s help to complete our fundraising effort. Thank you for your support.

Two Fillmore HS students, Shaun Stehly and Dora Servin, will be honored at the 25th Annual Star Scholar Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 24 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. These students were chosen by criteria set by the Ventura County Star for all senior classes in Ventura County. One $5000 scholarship will be awarded at the dinner in honor of the late Star editor Julius Gius. A tour of the Ronald Reagan Library and Air Force One exhibit as well as a reception will precede the dinner.

Air Rockets (Balloons) with Fillmore Middle School helpers Nico Frias and Issac Gomez
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John Chavez and Luke Myers experimenting with bubbles.
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Dalton Data eating a marshmallow frozen by liquid nitrogen!
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Phillip Cervantes, 3rd grader in a bubble.
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High School community service helper Christian Prado with 1st grader Carlos Rivas. It took them a few times to get Carlos with a full bubble around him.
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The First Annual Family Science Night and Science fair at San Cayetano on April 8th was a huge success. There were close to 300 students and families in attendance. The evening began with UCSB doctoral students exciting the crowd with liquid nitrogen activities on the main stage. After that the audience was free to visit all of the hands-on activities. The different stations that offered family excitement were: Robotics, NASA astronaut suit, Impact craters, slime, paper rockets, balloon rockets, air pressure, electromagnetics, static electricity, bubbleology and the Dental Care Foundation with toothbrushes for all. Also, each child at San Cayetano had some involvement in creating a science fair project either with their class or individually and all projects were on display. The kindergarten in partnership with El Pescador restaurant sold dinners as a fundraiser. This truly was a ground-breaking event and a baseline for creating a bigger event next year for our students and families. The event was a no cost event and the purpose was to bring students and families together participating in science exploration.

Natalie Garnica
Student, Fillmore High School

As you might have noticed, Fillmore High School is now being fenced in. These new gates are not only going to make our school safer, but the gates should cut down on the amount of graffiti the school receives every year. It is estimated that $30,000 a year is spent on graffiti removal at the high school alone. Hopefully the gates will deter vandalism and protect our new buildings.
The softball team had an away game against Santa Paula on Tuesday, and the Golf team had an away match against Carpentaria. The Swim Team had a meet on Wednesday, and the Volleyball team has a home game on Thursday. The Track Team also has a meet on Thursday at Oak Park.
Juniors and Seniors are busy with reviewing for the SATs, AP Tests, and seniors are interviewing and applying for scholarships. The next SAT is being administered May 3rd, and AP Tests start May 9th and continue for the next two weeks. The Seniors were interviewed for the Alumni scholarship on Wednesday, and countless other scholarships are due. A list of scholarships is available in the College and Careers Center.
Prom is scheduled for May 10th, and tickets go on sale April 16th, starting at $85 for a couple and $50 for a single. This may seem expensive, but the Juniors have planned prom to be at the Ventura Beach Marriott, and dessert, soda, and parking have all been included in the ticket price. The theme is “Top Hats and Tails”.
For more information, call the Student Store at 524-8491.

Congratulations to the Fillmore HS winners in the AVID Write-Off contest for Region VIII! In Ventura County, there were over 200 submissions in the competition and Fillmore students placed in three grade level categories – an excellent showing for our school within Ventura County!
Winners for Fillmore HS were Elaina Olague (12th grade) who placed 2nd of all 12th graders who entered; Alejandra Castaneda who placed 3rd among all 11th graders; Michael Borahona who won Honorable Mention in the10th grade category, and Ashley Pech who placed 3rd among all 9th graders.
The AVID program stands for “Advancement Via Individual Determination” and is a program offered in most states to develop students’ awareness of college opportunities during these important years. Fillmore HS offers AVID courses at all grade levels, and by 12th grade, we proudly have a 100% rate of college acceptances! This incredible program is taught during the day as an elective course by Paul Fitzgerald (9th and 10th grade AVID) and by Erin Moriarty (11th and 12th grade AVID). Erin also serves as the Fillmore HS AVID coordinator, representing our school in AVID Region VIII activities.

As in any high school in America, we are entering a stressful period of time at Fillmore HS for our AP students. This year at FHS there are 90 students in AP (Advanced Placement) classes who are taking approximately 150 AP exams through the College Board over the two week period. Some of these students are taking more than one AP class and consequently are also taking more than one exam.
AP exams in the subjects of biology, calculus, English literature (12th grade), English language (11th grade), U.S. history, U.S. government, European history, Spanish language, Spanish literature, and macro economics will be given.
These college-bound courses are full year classes with summer readings or projects required as a pre-requisite to admission into the course in the Fall. Requirements are very stringent since these classes can count for college credit if the student scores high enough on the exam. The scale range is from 1 to 5, with a 3 being required as a minimum score to pass. (College and universities usually only award college credit for a score of 5 on an AP exam.)
Because of the nature of these very specialized courses, AP teachers are required to attend AP training and workshops in order to be eligible to teach AP. This year the College Board required every AP program in the nation (and international programs as well) to submit a course outline and syllabus for each separate AP course that is being taught at each high school. This syllabus was then audited by College Board professors who approved or rejected the course outline and syllabus,
and the submitting high school was notified whether the courses met the standard approved by the audit.
At Fillmore High School, all AP courses were submitted and approved as meeting the standards set out by the College Board for AP courses. Many thanks goes to the excellent AP teachers on our faculty: Nichia Huxtable – AP Biology; Matt Dollar – AP English Lit; Gina Watson – AP English Lang; Shelbi Mayo – AP Calculus; Lourdes Juarez – AP Spanish Lang and Spanish Lit; Debbie Hoffman – AP Macro Economics; Norm Andersen – AP U.S. History; Darby Schieferle – AP U.S. Government; and Cinda Francis – AP European History.