THOUSAND OAKS, CA. – California Lutheran University is expanding its popular program that provides a private school education at a public school price to include students accepted at University of California, San Diego, for the 2011-2012 academic year.

The CLU Guarantee Scholarship: Private Education, Public Price allows incoming students who are also admitted to one of five UC schools to attend CLU for the cost of attending the public university. The other universities are UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis and UC Berkeley. The innovative program, which has garnered national media attention, started with incoming freshmen during the 2008-2009 year and later expanded to include transfer students.

The savings on tuition, books and living expenses for students who entered this fall is $16,160. This is the difference in the price for full-time residential students attending CLU, which is $46,192, and the average price of attending the four state universities, which is $30,032. The 2011-2012 scholarship award amount will be announced in spring after the universities have updated their tuition and fees.

The CLU Guarantee Scholarship is open to all students applying for the traditional undergraduate program and the Adult Degree Evening Program. It has no income or residency requirements. Students can also receive federal, state and institutional aid based on need to further reduce the cost of attending CLU.

If students make satisfactory academic progress and meet GPA requirements, they can renew the scholarship each year. The amount will increase every year if the cost of attendance goes up.

The number of students receiving CLU Guarantee Scholarships jumped from 56 last year to 99 for 2010-2011. The scholarships awarded for this year total more than $1.6 million.

Of the current recipients, 46 percent are first-generation college students and 40 percent identify themselves as Latino. Two come from out of state. Retention rates among recipients are extremely high, with more than 90 percent still enrolled at CLU.

The program is designed to show students who thought that they could only afford a public university that a private school education is within reach. It provides more students with the opportunity to enjoy the high-quality education, small class sizes and experience of working closely with faculty that a small private university like CLU offers.

For more information, visit http://www.callutheran.edu/cluguarantee or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (877) 258-3678 or admissions@callutheran.edu.

Hey! There’s a great Yoga class for all Fillmore Middle School and High School students AND IT’S FREE. It’s at Fillmore’s Health and Wellness Center, 448 Santa Clara St, Fillmore on THURSDAYS from 5-6 p.m. Come learn to stretch and improve balance and strength; great for athlete & non -athlete alike! Don’t eat just before coming, and take off your shoes at the door. Professional athletes of all kinds use Yoga to feel better and increase performance. Try yoga.

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010
5:15 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
5:15 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. ROLL CALL
III. 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.
IV. CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Education will meet from 5:15 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. DISCLOSURE OF ITEM(S) TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION School District Pupils (Education Code 35146)
o Expulsion Case Number 10-11-02
o Expulsion Case Number 10-11-03 Conference With Legal Counsel-Existing Litigation (Subdivision (a) of Government Code 54956.9)
o Case No. CIV239681 Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Jeff Sweeney, 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
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 OPEN SESSION Any Action From Closed Session
VI. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CONTINUED »

Mariah Perez

Last week several sports took place. Girls volleyball had a match against Carpinteria and lost 0-3. Fillmore Flashes football played a great game against Oak Park. Both Fillmore JV and Varsity taking home the victory JV: 76-52 and Varsity: 13-7.

Congratulations to Hugo Valdovinos, Alexander Frias, Alex Gonzalez, Anthony Rivas, Adrian Mejia, Jordan Mendoza, Jose Alaguer and Jovani Oregon (Boys cross country) for making it to CIF prelims.

Sunday was the Fillmore/Santa Paula dinner which was a huge success and came together well. This coming week is the highlight of our football season, where both Fillmore and Santa Paula will go head to head for the 100th time. This rivalry is the longest in the county and possibly the longest in the state. Unfortunately tickets are sold out! For this week we have planned many activities such as dress-up days, noontime activities, a rally, food day and a pep rally Friday at lunch.

Junior class is selling Fillmore/Santa Paula commemorative pins which are $4.00. Flashes pep squad is selling Fillmore/Santa Paula t-shirts which are $15.00. Get them now before they are gone.

GOODLUCK FILLMORE! LET’S GO FLASHES!

Father Gregory Boyle

Camarillo, CA. – CSU Channel Islands (CI) will feature Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, for a presentation on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. The event will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in Malibu Hall 100 on the CI campus and is open to the public.

Andrea Grove, Associate Professor of the Political Science Program and Faculty Director for both the Center for Community Engagement and the California Institute for Social Business explained, “The many ways in which Father Boyle has given hope to at-risk and formerly gang-involved members of our communities are awe-inspiring. His accomplishments provide our students who are studying social entrepreneurship and will soon be studying social business with essential lessons and inspiration.”

Boyle heads up the largest intervention program in the country, offering job training, tattoo removal and employment to members of enemy gangs. The program has become a national model.

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Superintendent Jack-O'Connell
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell issued the following statement regarding a ruling issued today by Judge Wynne Carvill of the Alameda County Superior Court that stayed the termination date of CalWORKs Stage 3 child care services for families. A petition to stay the notice of termination was filed by a coalition of public interest law groups seeking to delay the termination. In October, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed all funding for child care services for working families who have been off welfare for 24 months, giving families only a few weeks before CalWORKs Stage 3 child care services would abruptly end for thousands of working poor families.

“While today’s ruling gives working poor families a small reprieve from termination of services, I remain extremely concerned of about the loss of child care that these families depend upon,” O’Connell said. “Thousands of families and children are at the precipice of losing child care services because of the Governor’s veto of funding for CalWORKs Stage 3. These families have struggled over years to obtain employment that would allow them to leave the welfare system, and they have successfully continued to work and be self-sufficient and responsible for their families. The Governor’s veto will result in these families making very difficult decisions about either continuing their employment or providing a safe environment for their children. I remain committed to working with the new Governor-elect Brown Administration and the Legislature to identify funding so that these families will be able continue their employment knowing that their children are in a safe and healthy environment. In the meantime, the California Department of Education will comply with the Judge’s order by directing our contractors to immediately issue notices to families receiving Stage 3 services that child care will continue pending further directive and notice from the California Department of Education.”

Judge Carvill also set a hearing for later this month to consider the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent termination of Stage 3 child care services beyond the immediate stay.

The California Department of Education (CDE) is a state agency led by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell. The core purpose of CDE is to lead and support the continuous improvement of student achievement, with a specific focus on closing achievement gaps. For more information, please visit http://www.cde.ca.gov or by mobile device at http://m.cde.ca.gov/. You may also follow Superintendent O'Connell (@SSPIJack) on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/sspijack.

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Fillmore High School would like to thank our sponsors Fillmore Sunrise Rotary, and Fillmore Noon-time Rotary for their generous donations and support of our Career Day. Also, we’d like to thank all the following representatives who took time out of their busy day to speak with our students at the 2010-2011 Career Day:

A.M.R., U.S. Army, Wells Fargo Bank, Cal State Channel Islands, Cal Lutheran University, The C.R.E.W., County of Ventura Personnel Department, FIDM, City of Fillmore Fire Department*, County of Ventura Environmental Health Department, Lu Ross Academy, Marines, Moorpark College, Diamond Realty & Investments- Mrs. Robledo, Regional Occupational Program, Santa Clara Valley Job & Career Center, Fillmore High Alumni Association*, Fillmore Physical Therapy- Craig Meeks, U.S. Army National Guard, UCSB-Early Academic Outreach, Ventura College, Child Development Center, Air Force Recruiting Office, Ventura County Probation, School Psychologist- Barbara Peterson and Jessica Siegel, DeVry University, Children & Family Service Office, Wm L. Morris Chevrolet, Navy Recruiting Office, Vons Market, UCLA - Joe Torres, Nurse- Mrs. Dewey, The Art Institute, Teacher- Mr. Bedau, Ventura C.H.P., Doctor- Christine Johnston, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Forest Service*, Artist- Luanne Perez, Six Flags Magic Mountain, FBI, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab, FUSD Speech Pathologists, SunRisers Rotary, Make-up Designory, Veterinarian- Dr. Lidikay, Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP, Ventura County Electrical Apprenticeship-Steve Earhart, Sheet Metal Workers-David Maquinalez, Dentist- Dr. Beer, L.A.P.D.- Officer Frias, Zanotti Floral Design, Santa Paula Insectary, Attractions Spa- April and Sean Hastings, Antelope Valley College- Roger Lynn*.

*Fillmore High School Alumni

Mariah Perez

Last week was Red Ribbon week, we had various dress up days such as shade out drugs, put your thinking caps on wear red and your Halloween costume. Everyone was really involved and participated in all of these dress up days.

Last week’s games: Girls volleyball at Santa Clara on Tuesday, final score 0 - 3 (L). Thursdays game which was also senior night, they hosted Santa Paula, final score 0-3 (L).

Last week our football teams had a bye. This week they take on Oak Park (away). Next week is Santa Paula week. These two rivals have been going head to head for many years. This being our 100th meeting, tickets are completely sold out and there is expected to be a crowd of about 2500 people. We have a whole week of activities planned for the students involving dress up days, rallies, noontime activities and a pep lunch rally on Friday. Cheerleaders are currently selling Fillmore vs. Santa Paula t-shirts. Get your shirts before they are sold out, there’s only about 50 left.

The junior class is selling (preordered) Fillmore vs. Santa Paula commemorative pins which are $4.00. Also seniors are selling Marie Calendar pies for Grand Night Live.

Please help support all of our events, fundraisers and activities.

LET’S GO FLASHES!

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
5:15 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING 627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
5:15 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
II. ROLL CALL
III. 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.

IV. CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Education will meet from 5:15 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. DISCLOSURE OF ITEM(S) TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION School District Pupils (Education Code 35146)
o Expulsion Case Number 10-11-01 Conference With Real Property Negotiators (Government Code 54954.8)
707 First Street, Fillmore, CA Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Jeff Sweeney, 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
o Employment of Director, Human Resources
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 OPEN SESSION 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 CONTINUED »

California State University Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA. - When CSU Channel Islands (CI) was designated an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) last spring, it became eligible to receive additional federal grants to support its programs. The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded two separate grants to CI, only one of three, four-year colleges in California to receive both a Strengthening Institutions – Hispanic Serving Institutions (SI-HSI) grant ($3,186,035 over five years) and Promoting Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) grant ($2,824,495 over five years).

“We are extremely pleased to receive these significant grant awards – a testament to our commitment to provide meaningful access for all CI students as well as for elementary, middle, high school, and community college students throughout Ventura County,” stated President Richard R. Rush. “Encouraging a college-going culture in the County will provide a strong workforce for our future.”

The Strengthening Institutions – Hispanic Serving Institutions (SI-HSI) Program part of the U.S. Department of Education, is striving to meet President Obama’s educational goal of having the highest college graduation rate in the world by 2020. The SI-HSI Program expands educational opportunities and improves educational attainment for students at HSIs. The PPOHA Program supports institutions that offer a post-baccalaureate certificate or degree to help under-represented and low income students enroll and succeed in graduate study.

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THOUSAND OAKS, CA. – California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks will mark International Education Week with a variety of events highlighting international students and study abroad experiences Nov. 15 through 19.

CLU has 385 international students from 56 countries. About 150 CLU students study abroad on semester, summer and travel seminar programs each year.

With the theme “World Celebrations,” the week will open with a ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15. CLU international students will carry their national flags from Samuelson Chapel to All Nations Plaza, where the ceremony will be held.

An International Chapel Service honoring international students and students who have studied abroad will be held at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Samuelson Chapel. The service will feature music and prayers in students’ native languages. Rahuldeep Gill, an assistant professor at CLU who is an expert in global religions, will speak. Afterward, a flag recession will lead to All Nations Plaza, where there will be refreshments.

A World Fair will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Pavilion. The celebration will feature food, displays on cultures represented at CLU, and entertainment including a performance by the Somis School Marimba Ensemble.

CLU’s international students, those returning from study abroad and foreign students in the ELS Language Center program at CLU will give presentations on their cultures from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in Lundring Events Center.

A closing ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 in All Nations Plaza.

All of these events are free and open to the public.

All Nations Plaza is located outside the Hansen Administration Building south of Olsen Road near Mountclef Boulevard. Samuelson Chapel is located south of Olsen Road near Campus Drive. The Pavilion is on the north side of Memorial Parkway outside the Student Union Building. Lundring Events Center is located in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, which is on the north side of Olsen near Campus Drive. Visitor parking is available in the lots at the corner of Mountclef and Olsen.

CLU’s Office of Multicultural Programs and International Student Services and the Office of Campus Ministry are sponsoring the events. For more information, call (805) 493-3323 or (805) 493-3228.

Camarillo, CA. – CSU Channel Islands (CI) unveiled on Friday renovated facilities in Napa Hall to help expand the Art program. Through the generosity of Mike Curb – musician, politician, and philanthropist – a new production and post production studio facility was also unveiled. The Mike Curb Studios, which comprises one third of Napa Hall’s space, includes the latest state-of-the-art studio technology and will provide students with hands on experience in film and video production, post-production and visual effects, animation, gaming, and music.

CI has been exploring the idea of expanding existing programs to create hybrid programs involving new technology in the area of multimedia, and the business of entertainment with an emphasis on film, video animation gaming and music. This would be a crossover of the subject areas of art, computer science, and business.

The addition of the Mike Curb Studios allows CI to further advance educational capacity both in art education and in entertainment industry management and production. There are currently courses dealing with entertainment, including a lecture series of professionals from the video, television, film, and music industries. Some of the speakers have included recording artist LeAnn Rimes; Neil Portnow, President and CEO of The Recording Academy; Orly Adelson, President and CEO of Dick Clark Productions; and Budd Carr, film music supervisor to Oliver Stone.

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