Ventura County Sheriff's Department

After a three month investigation by the Camarillo Detective Bureau, Kathryn Rachel Gonzales was arrested for embezzling approximately $50,000 from the Pleasant Valley Cooperative Pre-School, located in Camarillo. The embezzlement was discovered when a new treasurer took over for Gonzales. The new treasurer noticed numerous discrepancies on the school financial records that were previously maintained by Gonzales.

Gonzales volunteered as a treasurer from June 2007 through June 2011. During her term as treasurer, Gonzales began to surreptitiously withdraw money of various amounts from the school’s bank accounts. An internal audit by the school determined Gonzales embezzled approximately $50,000.

On November 16, 2011, Gonzales turned herself in to the Camarillo Police Department. She was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail for grand theft by embezzlement. Her bail was set at $10,000.

Nature of Incident: Grand Theft By Embezzlement
Report Number: 11-22058
Location: Pleasant Valley Cooperative Pre-School
1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo
Date & Time: From June 2007 through June 2011
Unit Responsible: Camarillo Detective Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(A) Kathryn Rachel Gonzales
Camarillo
31
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Detective Marty Luna (805) 388-5116
Media Release Date: November 16, 2011
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Shawn Pewsey (805) 388-5149
Approved by: Captain Bruce Macedo

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Bill Herrera shared how we can be good citizens to help our school and community at the Character Counts assembly last week.
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On Monday, November 7, 2011, San Cayetano School recognized good citizenship and character at their Peacebuilder Assembly for the month of November. Bill Herrera from State Farm Insurance, came to speak to the students about what a good citizen is and how respecting others is important. He shared how we can be good citizens to help our school and community. Each teacher chose a student from his or her class whom showed excellent character and respect during the month. Hailey Avila and Bryan Arnett, the San Cayetano ASB President and Vice-President assisted Bill in handing out the Peacebuilder Awards. The Peacebuilders for November are: Aryanne Muñoz, Jorge Velasquez, Nick Tejeda, Jesus Salgado, Rosalyn Duran, Philip Valenzuela, Marlene Cruz, Austin Gunter, Diana Razo, Isabela Regalado, Taiz Razo, Zoe Avila, Emma Ocegueda, Adriana Almanza, Ethan Gomez, Angela Tejada, Ashley Alvarez, James Chandler, and Makaila Gojkavich. Bill Herrera then announced the San Cayetano Character Counts Award of a $100.00 savings bond sponsored by the John Paul Pet Foundation. Bill Herrera presented the Character Counts Award to a deserving third-grade student. Ruby Baez was chosen by the third-grade teachers as a model of kindness and respectfulness to the other students and school community. To conclude the assembly, students were reminded to turn in their Perfect Attendance tickets. Each month all students who come to school, each day, on time, are given a raffle ticket. The students place their tickets in a box and one ticket is drawn. The student whose ticket is drawn is given a NASA backpack with the book Max Goes to the Moon in it. Each month, the tickets will be put into a larger box that will be kept until the end of the year. In June, Mrs. Marholin, the principal, will draw from the tickets to give away two new bicycles.

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:30 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.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AND 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. Upon recognition by the President of the Board, please come forward and identify yourself before speaking. The Board of Education reserves the right to limit speaking time to three (3) minutes or less per individual.
D. CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Education will meet from 5:00 to 6:30 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. DISCLOSURE OF ITEM(S) TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Alan Nishino, Mike Bush, Todd Schieferle, Margaret Chidester) 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 Hiring, Evaluating, Discipline, Dismissal, Release, Reassignment, Transfers 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).]

6:30 p.m.
E. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Any Action From Closed Session
F. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
G. PRESENTATION: FFA National Leadership Convention Held in Indianapolis, IN
H. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS AND 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. Upon recognition by the President of the Board, please come forward and identify yourself before speaking. The Board of Education reserves the right to limit speaking time to three (3) minutes or less per individual.
I. PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON INITIAL PROPOSALS FOR BARGAINING OF CSEA AND FUSD
1. Public Hearing on Initial Proposal of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 421 for Successor Contract Commencing July 1, 2012 (Materials)
2. Board Action to Receive Initial Proposal of the Fillmore California School
Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 421 for a Successor Contract Commencing July 1, 2012
6:45 p.m.
J. COMMUNICATIONS Student Representative’s Report Superintendent’s Report
7:00 p.m.
K. CONSENT ITEMS (Materials: Corresponding to numbers 3-10)
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.
3. Approve Minutes: Regular Board Meeting Held November 1, 2011
4. Approve Personnel Order 11-12-7
5. Ratify Accounts Payable Month of October 2011 (ReqPay12a)
6. Ratify Purchase Orders Month of October 2011 (ReqPay11a)
7. Ratify 10/01/11 through 10/31/11Certificated and Classified Payroll in the
Amount of $1,707,740.91 (Pay01a)
8. Obsolete Items
9. Contracts
10. Grants
L. ACTION
11. Approve Date and Time of the Annual Organizational Meeting (Materials)
The date and time of the Annual Organizational Meeting (AOM) is to occur during the 15 day period that begins on the first Friday in December. The Board must set the AOM time and date at the regular meeting immediately prior to the first day of the 15 day period. The AOM is to be held on December 6, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
M. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
12. Site Plan (First Reading) (Materials) Fillmore Middle School
8:00 p.m.
N. FUTURE MEETINGS
December 1-3 CSBA Annual Conference – San Diego
December 6 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
January 17 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
February 7 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
O. BOARD CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING
8:15 p.m.
P. ADJOURNMENT

ASB sponsored a blood drive today November 1, 2011 with the United Blood Services. They were able to draw blood from approximately 55 students and adults. Participants were able to learn about the different types of blood and they will be notified their specific blood type in the next few weeks. Students were introduced to another way to save lives. They had to be at least 16 years old and weigh a minimum amount.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - California Lutheran University will host a FIRST LEGO League Robotics Qualifying Tournament for fourth- through eighth-graders from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20.

Twenty-four teams from local schools will bring the robots they designed to compete for a spot at the regional competition in December. Last year, the university hosted its first tournament, an informal event that drew 12 teams.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring young people’s interest in science and technology. Its LEGO League program challenges 9- to 14-year-old students to build LEGO-based robots to complete a specific task.

“Food Safety” is the theme for this year’s event. Teams will also give a presentation on the topic as part of the competition.

The public is invited to watch the competition. In addition, volunteers are needed to assist with registration, set-up, coordination, judging and refereeing. Robotics experience is not necessary.

The event will be held in Soiland Recreation Center in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, which is on the north side of Olsen Road near Campus Drive in Thousand Oaks.

For more information on the tournament, contact Bob Rumer at rrumer@callutheran.edu or (805) 377-8369. For more information on FIRST, visit http://www.usfirst.org.

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Fillmore Middle School ASB hosted their annual Haunted House October 27, 28, and 31st during both lunches. Students spent the past two weeks collecting costumes, props and set pieces for their Haunted House, creating a creepy setting for their scares. Students stayed late working after school every day last week to get the whole thing ready to go on time. ASB student Anthony Morales commented, “It’s better than I thought it would be.”

The result of all their hard work? Popular acclaim. Each day lines of students waiting to be scared snaked around the pavilion at lunch. In fact, so many students wanted to attend, each day hopeful students had to be turned away. “It’s Scary!” says Maria Alvarado, 8th grader.

Staff members across the board pitched in to make the event a success, AP Mrs. Roderick, counselor Mrs. Wyand, teachers Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Beeh, supervisor Mrs. Arroyo, and secretary Mrs. Ecklund. “The kids just loved it- they were talking about it all day. Each day it was different, and the kids were excited to go again, and see how it had changed” said Mrs. Arroyo.

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:30 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.
5:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AND 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. Upon recognition by the President of the Board, please come forward and identify yourself before speaking. The Board of Education reserves the right to limit speaking time to three (3) minutes or less per individual.
D. CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Education will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 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. DISCLOSURE OF ITEM(S) TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION School District Pupils (Education Code 35146)
o Expulsion Case Number 11-12-02
o Expulsion Case Number 11-12-03
o Consideration of Recommendation for Readmission of Students Who Have Completed Term of Expulsion Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Alan Nishino, Mike Bush, Todd Schieferle, Margaret Chidester) 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 Hiring, Evaluating, Discipline, Dismissal, Release, Reassignment, Transfers 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).]

6:30 p.m.
E. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Any Action From Closed Session
F. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
G. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS AND 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. Upon recognition by the President of the Board, please come forward and identify yourself before speaking. The Board of Education reserves the right to limit speaking time to three (3) minutes or less per individual.
6:45 p.m.
H. COMMUNICATIONS Student Representative’s Report Superintendent’s Report
7:00 p.m.
I. CONSENT ITEMS (Materials: Corresponding to numbers 1-6)
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.
1. Approve Minutes: Regular Board Meeting Held October 18, 2011
2. Approve Personnel Order 11-12-6
3. Donations
4. Approve Alternative Payment for the Use of Facilities Agreement with Elite Dance Studios
5. Approve Alternative Payment for the Use of Facilities Agreement with Sespe
Players
6. Approve Board Policy and Administrative Regulation Updates (Materials
previously provided) BP 1250 Visitors/Outsiders AR 1250 Visitors/Outsiders
J. ACTION
7. Approve Site Plans (Materials previously provided) San Cayetano School Piru School
7:30 p.m.
K. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
8. Essential Standards Task Force Report on "Essential Standards and Benchmark Assessments" - Task Force Facilitator: Mr. Scott Carroll, Principal, Sespe Elementary School
L. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
9. Student Expulsions
10. Student Readmits
8:00 p.m.
M. FUTURE MEETINGS
November 15 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
December 6 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
January 17 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
February 7 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
N. BOARD CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING
8:15 p.m.
O. ADJOURNMENT

On Thursday, October 20th the Sespe English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) hosted a parent workshop entitled, “How you can support your child when they are bullied.” The presentation was put on by the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and was facilitated by Lucia Gonzalez.

One of the key messages delivered by Gonzalez was that parents can support their child by educating them how to avoid being a victim. Gonzalez also noted the importance of frequently speaking with your children about what is happening at school. She added that it may be helpful to specifically ask your child what they worked on at school, who they hang out with, what they were happy about at school, and in what areas they were having problems. She also mentioned that it is crucial to teach children to communicate with parents and teachers when they are experiencing bullying or harassment. Gonzalez answered specific questions from parents and discussed how families and schools should work together to address bullying issues.

The workshop was attended by over 50 Sespe parents. Bullying is an issue at all schools and nearly every child is bullied at some point in their schooling years. The more communication that takes place between families, teachers, and schools the quicker we can address this difficult issue. The next parent workshop, Building Children’s Self-Esteem, will take place in the Sespe Cafeteria (on Orchard Street) on Thursday, November 17th from 8:30-9:30. All parents and community members are welcome.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - California Lutheran University will highlight its increasing number of international students during a variety of International Education Week activities from Nov. 14 through 18.

The Thousand Oaks university has more international students than ever this year, with particularly strong growth at the graduate level. The number of foreign nationals taking classes this fall is 330, about 20 percent higher than last year and more than five times the level of 10 years ago. When all U.S. permanent residents who were born in other countries, students with dual citizenship, and students with a principal home address abroad are included, the number of CLU students with an international affiliation rises to 503.

The international MBA program that began in 2002 has been the biggest driver behind a decade of increases. More recently, CLU this year started an MBA program in Austria that includes an intensive two-week program on campus.

Meanwhile, international enrollment among traditional undergraduates has risen steadily and stands at 112 students.

CLU’s foreign students come from 38 countries. The largest sending countries this year are China, Taiwan, Norway and Saudi Arabia, which boosted its scholarship offerings for study abroad.

The week also highlights study abroad experiences offered by CLU. This year CLU is sending more than 200 students on programs abroad, a 33 percent increase over last year.

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education. With the theme “Our World,” CLU’s observance will open at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, with a parade of students carrying their national flags from Samuelson Chapel to the flagpole on the north side of Memorial Parkway, where a ceremony will be held. A panel of international students will discuss their experiences at CLU from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Lundring Events Center. An International Chapel Service will be held at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Samuelson Chapel.

A World Fair will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Pavilion. Performances by the CLU Poetry Slam club, a gospel choir and the Jishin Taiko Drummers from California State University, Northridge, are slated, as well as a Saudi Arabian sword dance and hip-hop presentation. There will also be food and at least 20 interactive displays on cultures represented at CLU. A closing ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the flagpole and end with a parade of the flags back to the chapel.

All activities are free and open to the public. CLU’s Office of Multicultural Programs and International Student Services and Office of Campus Ministry are sponsoring the events. For more information, call 805-493-3323 or 805-493-3228.

Dr. Elizabeth Hartung

Camarillo, CA - Dr. Elizabeth Hartung has been appointed as the new Director of the Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo Institute for Workforce & Community Studies (HLI) at CSU Channel Islands (CI).

The HLI launched in 2010 is named for workforce and community leader Hank Lacayo, who has served as an advisor to United States presidents and governors. As a vital part of the University, the HLI is CSU Channel Islands’ latest effort to apply CI’s highly qualified faculty and student talent toward addressing issues on behalf of the larger community.

The work of the Institute will help provide valuable resources and information critical to the prosperity of businesses at the local, state, and national level, as well as a focus upon the complexities of sustainable workforce and business practices such as recycling and green technologies. The work of the HLI directly contributes to the growth of small businesses throughout the region through student consulting assignments – applying, in a real-world setting, the business and technology skills learned through entrepreneurial studies coursework. The HLI has received funding from Southern California Edison, Verizon, Southern California Gas Company, and AT&T, among others.

In keeping with the core values of the University, studies will be interdisciplinary, balanced with environmental sensibility, and will consider international and ever-evolving demographic influences.

"I am very pleased that Dr. Hartung has accepted the offer to lead the HLI. Her impressive background and experience will serve the HLI well in enhancing the Institute's role on campus, the surrounding communities and the Pacific Rim,” said Hank Lacayo.

Hartung, who earned her doctorate at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln will serve as the director of the HLI. She is currently the chair of the Sociology and Anthropology programs, a role she has held since 2005. Hartung stated, "I am delighted to have this opportunity to both extend and build new relationships between the University and community as we serve our students and their future employers in Ventura County and beyond, and to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Hank Lacayo.”

“Dr. Hartung is a trusted and respected colleague whose expertise in community issues will serve us well. Under her leadership, faculty and students will have the opportunity to research important workforce issues and provide valuable information to local small businesses,” said President Richard Rush.

As well as Hartung’s work with the HLI, she maintains her research interests in the areas of stratification and inequality, especially as expressed in housing issues. She is also committed to the interdisciplinary focus of the University’s mission, the importance of cultural exchange and internationalism for learners of all ages.

About California State University Channel Islands
CSU Channel Islands (CI) is the only four-year, public university in Ventura County and is known for its interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspectives, and its emphasis on experiential and service learning. CI’s strong academic programs focus on business, sciences, liberal studies, teaching credentials, and innovative master’s degrees. Students benefit from individual attention, up-to-date technology, and classroom instruction augmented by outstanding faculty research.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - Educators will receive free hands-on training for using art, dance, drama and music to teach a variety of subjects on Saturday, Nov. 5, at California Lutheran University.

The Arts and Learning Symposium: Crossing Curricular Boundaries will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the Lundring Events Center.

This is the first event in the Susan Greiser Price Arts Integration Program, which was funded by a recent $150,000 gift to CLU’s Graduate School of Education. Expanding on a pilot that CLU started in the Moorpark Unified School District for using drama techniques as a teaching strategy in all subject areas, the new program will include additional schools and incorporate music, art and dance as well as drama.

Ventura County teachers and CLU graduates and students will lead interactive breakout sessions where educators will paint, dance and act as they learn to integrate arts in the classroom. The presenters will provide participants with opportunities to try research-based strategies for blending visual arts, music, dance and theater with language arts, math, science and history. The presenters will also cover the elements of art, visual-thinking routines, color theory and classroom organization. Separate sessions will be held for elementary and middle school teachers. Participants will leave with a variety of tools and ideas that they can use in their classrooms the next week.

Rio Mesa High School’s Folklórico Club will perform and teach participants some traditional dances. Joe Mendoza, director of special populations educational support for the Ventura County Office of Education, will give the keynote address. The program will also feature breakfast, music by Los Cerritos Jazz Band and artwork by Ventura County students.

The initial pilot program was funded by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Called Project ACT (Active, Collaborative, Transformative), it has been implemented in six elementary schools in Moorpark. Led by 60 teachers who have been trained through the program, students are learning about and demonstrating their understanding of various subjects through theater games, creative dramatics, drama enactments and process drama.

Initial results show that student’s grades have improved. English learners are more engaged, teachers are reenergized and CLU teacher candidates and undergraduate interns involved in the program are developing a better understanding of the teaching and learning process.

Space at the symposium is limited. To register, go to http://www.callutheran.edu/artslearning or contact Christina Houston at chouston@callutheran.edu or 805-493-3423.

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On Monday, October 3, 2011, San Cayetano School recognized good citizenship and character at their Peacebuilder Assembly for the month of October. Paul Capra from John Paul Pet, came to speak to the students about what a good citizen is and how respecting others is important. He shared how we can be good citizens to help our school and community. In addition, he spoke about our animal companions, to treat them with respect as well and groom them. Each teacher chose a student from his or her class whom showed excellent character and respect during the month. Hailey Avila and Bryan Arnett, the San Cayetano ASB President and Vice-President assisted Paul in handing out the Peacebuilder Awards. The Peacebuilders for October are: John-Quentin Hernandez, Izabelle Estrella, Della Alamillo, Cynthia Valecillo, Andrea Laureano, Yulisa Lopez Sajardo, Miranda Magaña, Jazmin Patiño, Juan David Linares, Emilia Magdaleno, Evan Alamillo, Noah Montañez, Samantha Cabral, Cesar Magaña, Abby Sanchez, Dylan Crawford, Lilian Diaz, Wendy Carrillo, and Michael Priebe. John Capra then announced the San Cayetano Character Counts Award of a $100.00 savings bond sponsored by the John Paul Pet Foundation. Paul Capra presented the Character Counts Award to a deserving second-grade student. Julio Negrete was chosen by the second-grade teachers as a model of kindness and respectfulness to the other students and school community. To conclude the assembly, students were reminded to turn in their Perfect Attendance tickets. Each month all students who come to school, each day, on time, are given a raffle ticket. The students place their tickets in a box and one ticket is drawn. The student whose ticket is drawn is given a NASA backpack with the book Max Goes to the Moon in it. This month’s perfect attendance winner is Bryan Arnett, from Ms. Dewey’s classroom. Each month, the tickets will be put into a larger box that will be kept until the end of the year. In June, Mrs. Marholin, the principal, will draw from the tickets to give away two new bicycles.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - California Lutheran University will dedicate William Rolland Stadium and Gallery of Fine Art at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.

A short ceremony will be held in the new $8.9 million stadium before the 1 p.m. football game against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps.

Highlighted by a 70-foot clock tower, the two-story stadium has about 2,000 fixed seats and can accommodate additional portable bleachers for visitor seating. It has a top-quality permanent artificial turf field and outdoor sports lighting. Built to current National Collegiate Athletic Association standards, the facility also includes home team locker rooms, coaches’ offices, meeting rooms and a press box.

The stadium will accommodate football, soccer and intramural athletic games and practices as well as commencement ceremonies.

Inside the 6,000-square-foot facility, the art gallery will initially house pieces of donor William Rolland's extensive and eclectic collection of bronze statuary, paintings and high-performance racecars.

William Rolland Stadium replaces Mount Clef Stadium, which CLU had used since 1963. The former stadium was built not only for the college’s then-fledgling football team, but also as a summer training ground for the Dallas Cowboys.

CLU had long outgrown the original stadium, which has a grass field, no lighting, an unusable concession stand and limited parking. The Kingsmen clinched spots in the NCAA Division III football championship tournament for the last two years in a row, but lost their bid to host playoff games to universities with bigger and better facilities.

The stadium is located on the north side of Olsen Road between Campus Drive and Mountclef Boulevard on the Thousand Oaks campus. Other state-of-the-art sports facilities that have opened in this area in recent years include the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, Samuelson Aquatics Center, George "Sparky" Anderson Field and Ullman Stadium, Hutton Field and the Poulson Tennis Center.

Rolland, a real estate developer and founding resident of Westlake Village, donated $5.45 million for the project. It is the largest single gift in the history of the university. Rolland, who played football in the Army, rose from humble beginnings to achieve great success. A former firefighter, he received a Medal of Valor from the Los Angeles Fire Department and established the William Rolland Firefighters Foundation and William Rolland Firefighter Educational Institute in Hollywood.

Admission to the ceremony and game is free.

The annual Fall Harvest Festival/Carnival will be at San Cayetano on Thursday October 27, 2011. The time of this event will be from 5-8PM. We are fortunate to have the Wells Fargo Foundation once again sponsor this community event. The proceeds from the event will support all for elementary schools in Fillmore and Piru. The funds generated from the cinnamon rolls will be split between the local fire and police departments for their annual holiday toy drive! High school students will be donating time for community service hours. This fun event will feature games , lots of prizes and food booths. Come join the fun!!!

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:30 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.

5:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AND 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. Upon recognition by the President of the Board, please come forward and identify yourself before speaking. The Board of Education reserves the right to limit speaking time to three (3) minutes or less per individual.
D. CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Education will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 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. DISCLOSURE OF ITEM(S) TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Alan Nishino, Mike Bush, Todd Schieferle, Margaret Chidester) 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 Hiring, Evaluating, Discipline, Dismissal, Release, Reassignment, Transfers Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent (The Board and
Superintendent meet periodically to provide feedback to one another concerning
the achievement of goals.)
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California State University Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA - CSU Channel Islands (CI) has been named a “Military Friendly School” in an annual list that highlights colleges and universities who are doing their best to recruit, retain and support military veterans. The ranking, which resulted from a survey of more than 8,000 institutions nationwide, places CI in the top 20 percent of all colleges and universities for its military friendliness. The annual list is compiled by G.I. Jobs magazine, a respected, veteran-owned publisher that targets members of the military.

“This is a great honor for CI to achieve this recognition at such an early stage in our growth as a university,” said Jay Derrico, Veterans Affairs Program Coordinator at CI. “It validates that we’re already doing a good job of embracing military students and veterans – and we’re just getting started.”

In its 2012 listing, G.I. Jobs commends CI for practices such as offering veterans priority registration and transferring help, assistance with G.I. Bill benefits, a Vet 2 Vet mentoring program, two student organizations, customized orientation and academic advising sessions, a veteran-oriented workshop series, a resume-writing service, and a campus Veterans Resource Center where veterans can study, socialize and meet with advisors.

The G.I. Jobs survey analyzed universities’ policies, programs and services for military friendliness and also sought input from currently enrolled veterans and service members. “The Military Friendly Schools designation is the result of an arduous survey process that takes into account both effort (policies) and results (various enrollment and graduation rates),” said Sean Collins, Senior Brand Manager at G.I. Jobs. “Earning the Military Friendly Schools moniker is recognition that CSU Channel Islands’ policies and results are best of breed.”

Currently, 171 students at CI are veterans, members of the military, or their survivors or dependents – approximately 3 percent of the total student body. River Rose, a nursing student who retired from the Navy after 24 years as a sonar technician, said CI’s “Military Friendly” designation was well-deserved. “Long before I even set foot on the campus, the people at CI were reaching out to me and making me feel welcome,” Rose, 50, said. “They work hard to foster a caring network and promote the awareness and development of their veterans. Not only do they care, but they’re also extremely efficient at working to ensure our benefits run smoothly with the Veterans Affairs office.”

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 800,000 veterans took advantage of the G.I. Bill to continue their education in 2010 – a 42 percent increase over the previous year. As a growing number of veterans return to school, favorable ratings from G.I. Jobs’ “Military Friendly Schools” will be helpful to the institutions they recognize as well as to service members seeking a college, said Michael Dakduk, Executive Director for the Student Veterans of America. “The Military Friendly Schools list is the go-to resource for prospective student veterans searching for schools that provide the greatest opportunity and overall experience,” Dakduk said. “Nothing is more compelling than actual feedback from current student veterans.”

For more information on CI’s veterans affairs programs, contact Jay Derrico, Veterans Affairs Program Coordinator, at 805-437-2745 or jay.derrico@cusci.edu.

To view the 2012 Military Friendly Schools list by G.I. Jobs, visit http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com.

About California State University Channel Islands
CSU Channel Islands (CI) is the only four-year, public university in Ventura County and is known for its interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspectives, and its emphasis on experiential and service learning. CI’s strong academic programs focus on business, sciences, liberal studies, teaching credentials, and innovative master’s degrees. Students benefit from individual attention, up-to-date technology, and classroom instruction augmented by outstanding faculty research.