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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
 Superintendent Jack-O'Connell California State Superintendent of Public Instruction SACRAMENTO – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell today announced the State Allocation Board (SAB) approved $234 million for the construction, modernization, and repair of school facilities around the state. The list of schools funded is attached. “Even though our student population is leveling off, the need for new and improved schools remains great because of the age of our facilities,” said O’Connell. “In the next five years, we need to build 16 new classrooms and modernize another 21 each day in order to provide safe and secure learning environments for our students.” O’Connell is a member of the SAB that awarded more than $202 million to 79 schools and county offices of education for the construction and modernization of schools. The board also approved more than $21 million in Joint-Use funds for 15 school districts throughout California. O’Connell has long supported the cooperative efforts of school districts and their communities in providing gyms, libraries, and other facilities that can be used by both students and members of the community. Also, nearly $11 million in Emergency Repair Funds was awarded to help pay for emergency repairs at schools statewide. The SAB is responsible for determining the allocation of state resources, such as proceeds from General Obligation Bond issues and other designated State funds used for the new construction and modernization of local public school facilities. The SAB is also charged with the responsibility for the administration of the School Facility Program, the Charter School Facilities Program, the Overcrowded Relief Grant Program, the Critically Overcrowded School Facilities Program, the School Facility Joint-Use Program, Career Technical Education Facilities Program, the Emergency Repair Program and the Deferred Maintenance Program. The SAB is the policy-level body for the programs administered by the Office of Public School Construction. The SAB meets monthly to apportion funds to school districts, act on appeals, and adopt policies and regulations as they pertain to the programs administered by the SAB. For more information on the State Allocation Board, please visit http://www.opsc.dgs.ca.gov/AboutUs/aboutSAB.htm. For more information about the need for new and modernized school facilities, please visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf/facts.asp. New Construction County Calaveras Contra Costa Kern Monterey Riverside San Bernardino San Bernardino San Bernardino San Bernardino San Bernardino San Diego San Diego San Diego Stanislaus Tehama Ventura TOTAL $75,541,853 Modernization County Contra Costa Contra Costa Contra Costa Contra Costa Contra Costa Contra Costa Contra Costa Lake Lake Lassen Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Marin Marin Marin Marin Marin Marin Marin Marin Mendocino Modoc Nevada Orange San Bernardino San Bernardino San Bernardino San Bernardino San Bernardino San Bernardino San Francisco San Joaquin Sonoma Sonoma Sonoma Sonoma Tuolumne Ventura Ventura Ventura TOTAL $127,752,105 Joint-Use County Calaveras Fresno Kern Kings Los Angeles Los Angeles Marin Merced Merced Napa San Joaquin Santa Clara Stanislaus Stanislaus Tulare Yolo TOTAL $21,216,681 Emergency Repair County Alameda Butte Fresno Fresno Fresno Kern Kings Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Merced Merced Orange Riverside Sacramento Sacramento San Bernardino San Mateo Sonoma Tulare Tulare Tulare Ventura TOTAL $11,220,142 |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Hermanos Herrera to Appear on Dia de la Familia
 Ventura County Fair Ventura, CA - Hermanos Herrera will be appearing on Sunday, August 3rd as part of the Ventura County Fair’s Dia de la Familia entertainment. The group consists of 5 Herrera brothers and their younger sister—all from Ventura County. Hermanos Herrera brings energy and passion to traditional Mexican musical genres: son huasteco, son jarocho, norteño, and others. Hermanos Herrera injects these traditional styles with youth and vitality while remaining authentic. The group has appeared on many national television programs and with many well known performers. Hermanos Herrera will be opening for Los Tigres del Norte at the Fair. The brothers all attend UCLA while their sister Rebeca Isabel is a student at Fillmore High School. With 5 CDs, including their newest release Siempre Unidos, and two new CDs forthcoming, this young group already has a long list of recordings. They are sure to entertain you and your family at the Ventura County Fair. For information, please call (805)648-3376 or visit www.venturacountyfair.org |
 Pictured above are the students who participated in the 2008 UC Summer Academy. This is the 3rd year for this successful program. On July 10 the academy held their “End of the Program Celebration” dinner at Fillmore Middle School. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
As a parent, have you ever wondered how your child can prepare themselves for college? Are you aware of what your child must do in order to gain acceptance into a university? This is one of the ways that the Fillmore High School UC Summer Academy can assist the students that attend in addition to providing valuable information for the parents. The Fillmore High School UC Summer Academy is a program designed for both parent and student involvement. |
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By Anonymous — Thursday, July 10th, 2008
 New turf has been installed at the FHS track, courtesy of Astro Turf. The first shipment of turf proved defective. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Superintendent Jack-O'Connell California State Superintendent of Public Instruction SACRAMENTO – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell today announced 44 grantees will share $20 million in English Language Learner Acquisition and Development Pilot Project grants. The list of grantees is attached. “This pilot project will identify the best practices around the state to help us close California's pernicious achievement gap between higher-achieving students and English learners,” said O’Connell. The Pilot Project was established in 2006 by Assembly Bill 2117. Subsequently, California Education Code Section 420 authorized the Pilot Project to be conducted over a three-year period and provided funding to identify existing best practices regarding topics such as curriculum, instruction and staff development for teaching English language learners, and promoting English language and academic English acquisition and development. Of the total 1,761 schools eligible to apply, 44 were selected based on a number of criteria. The applicants were required to have a sufficient number of English learners for accountability purposes and at least 10 percent of their student population were English learners. They also had to meet other accountability targets that demonstrated the success of the promising practice, including a description of how the practice met the needs of English learners, evidence of effectiveness, and replicability of the practice. The grantees were allotted $200 per English learner and have to match that amount during the three-year pilot project period. As a condition of receiving funding, the grantee must agree to being evaluated by an independent evaluator, collect data, and report their results back to the California Department of Education for submission in a final report to the Governor and the Legislature. For more information about the English Language Learners Acquisition and Development Pilot Project, please visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r12/ellpp07result.asp. English Language Learners Acquisition and Development Pilot Project Funding Results for Fiscal Year 2007-08 (Recipients and funding amounts are subject to budget and administrative adjustments) County Alameda Alameda Contra Costa Fresno Imperial Kern Kern Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Marin Merced Merced Monterey Orange Orange Riverside Riverside San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara Sonoma Sonoma Stanislaus Stanislaus Stanislaus Tulare Ventura Ventura Yolo Yuba Total: |
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By Anonymous — Thursday, July 10th, 2008
State unveils new interactive Web map to find summer meal sites and offers parental notifications in several languages
Superintendent Jack-O'Connell California State Superintendent of Public Instruction SACRAMENTO – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell today announced economically disadvantaged children may receive free meals during the traditional summer recess at more than 3,200 locations throughout California. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
The Gazette received some secondhand information concerning the removal of the new turf at FHS and passed it along to FUSD for verification. This was the prompt response we received, and we thank them. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Stephanie Cone Thanks Alumni
Stephanie Cone is a 2004 graduate of Fillmore High School, and she received an alumni scholarship and three alumni Continuation Grants while attending UCLA. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
 Fillmore Unified School District Two positions on the Fillmore Unified School District Board of Education will be on the November 4, 2008 ballot. The terms of office for Board Member Virginia de la Piedra and Board Member John Garnica will end December 1, 2008. The new terms of office will run until December 2012. The current Board Members have the option of running again. Candidates interested in running for the School Board should pick up filing materials from the County Clerk Elections Division or the Fillmore Unified School Districts Office Beginning July 14, 2008 and must deliver the completed materials to the Ventura County Elections Office by 4:00 p.m. on normal business days, no later than Friday August 8, 2008. If a candidate wishes to publish a statement in the sample ballot pamphlet, it will be the candidate’s responsibility to pay for the statement fee. However, once a candidate has properly filed a Declaration of Candidacy with Ventura County Elections Office and qualifies for the election, the Fillmore Unified School District will provide space in a local newspaper for candidates to publish a statement at no charge to the candidates. Statements published in the local newspaper will have to comply with the same rules that would apply had the candidate filed a statement with Ventura County Elections. Questions may be addressed to the County Elections Division at 654-2664 or the District Superintendent’s Office at 524-6038. Anyone wishing to pick up materials from the School District Office at 627 Sespe Avenue should call first to be sure that either Cynthia Padilla or Susan Leon will be available to provide you with the filing materials and instructions. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Superintendent Jack-O'Connell California State Superintendent of Public Instruction SACRAMENTO – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell and California Highway Patrol Valley Division Chief Stan Perez held a joint news conference today at McClatchy High School to remind teenagers about the new wireless device laws that go into effect next month. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
 A steel fence gone up at the north end of the track field on Second Street. The fence, just inches from the curb, will present a challenge to parked car doors opening and to pedestrians forced to walk in the street as shown above. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION 6:00 P.M. - SPECIAL MEETING 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. I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG II. ROLL CALL III. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS IV. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS V. CLOSED SESSION 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. VI. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION VII. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG VIII. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS X. ACTION - CONSENT AGENDA (Materials: Corresponding to number a) XI. ACTION ITEMS c. Approval of Textbooks (Materials) d. Approval of Consolidated Application Part II (Materials) e. Approval of Collaboration Day Plans (Materials previously provided) f. Approval of Adoption of Resolution Number 08-09-01 for Assignments of Teachers Who Are Teaching Outside of Their Credential Authorization or on an Emergency Permit (Materials) g. Approval of Adoption of Resolution Number 08-08-02 for Student Teaching Agreement For The 2008/09 School Year Between Fillmore Unified And California State University, Channel Islands (Materials) h. Approval of Tentative Agreement Between the Fillmore Unified School District and the Fillmore Unified Teachers Association (FUTA) (Materials) i. Approval of Tentative Agreement Between the Fillmore Unified School District and the California Schools Employee Association #421 (CSEA) (Materials) j. Approval of Certificated Salary Schedule for 2008-09 (Materials) k. Approval of Management Salary Schedule for 2008-09 (Materials) 7:00 p.m. XII. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION m. 10 minutes Public Use of Facilities 7:20p.m. XIII. FUTURE MEETINGS XIV. CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING 7:30 p.m. XV. ADJOURNMENT 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).] |
 Pictured above are the 2008 Valedictorians (l-r) Ashley Grande, Mariana Barajas, Shaun Stehly, Dora Servin, Laura Orozco, Christina Amezcua, and Angelica Serna, Saludatorian Kassaundra Sandoval. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
 Briana Rojo read her speech "life is full of what - ifs" to the Class of 2008 during graduation last Thrusday. Enlarge Photo  Valedictorian Shaun Stehly read a personal message to the crowd and his class entitled "Choices, Nietzche, and a Homeless Guy." Enlarge Photo  Sespe School held their graduation and awards ceremony last Wednesday for the 5th graders going on to middle school. Enlarge Photo  Fillmore Middle School held their graduation ceremony last Thursday. Students pictured above received "Math Awards" given by Mr. Fisher. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Looking for a school where your child can learn & grow?
We invite you to visit Piru Elementary, a small country school where tradition and technology meet. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Fillmore Unified School District Fillmore Unified School District is participating in the Summer Feeding Program. FREE MEALS will be provided to all children and youth 18 years and under. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. For more information call (805) 524-6026 or email at rricards@fillmore.k12.ca.us. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: Mountain Vista Elem. School, 915 5th Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 June 17 – July 3, 2008 Rancho Sespe Housing Dev., 2950 E Telegraph Road, Fillmore, CA 93015 June 17 – August 8, 2008 Sespe Elementary School, 425 Orchard Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 July 7 – August 8, 2008 |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Superintendent Jack-O'Connell California State Superintendent of Public Instruction SACRAMENTO – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today offered his Top 10 suggestions to help parents keep their children active and productive during summer vacation. Research shows the learning gap widens between middle- and low-income students during the summer and has a cumulative effect over the elementary school grades. So many of these students who are already struggling in school begin each academic year even further behind their peers. "These summer learning tips are part of my continuing effort to narrow the achievement gap,” added O’Connell. “Every little thing we can do to reverse this trend is vital to ultimately preparing children for success in the high-tech global economy. And whether students ultimately go on to college or into a career right after high school, the reality that everyone needs critical thinking skills developed thought a habit of lifelong learning.” O’Connell’s Top 10 tips for summer learning: Turn off the television and computer and play outside: Encourage your children to join a city league to play team sports like baseball or swimming. Physical activity helps prevent the silent epidemic of childhood obesity. Teamwork teaches children about the values of helping, sharing, listening, respecting, and participating. Contact your local parks and recreation department for team sports and summer activities. Get puzzled: Play Sudoku or Scrabble with your children. These types of activities encourage children to think and solve problems. Find Sudoku puzzles or Scrabble on the Web or in bookstores, and game stores. Collect stamps, coins, or other historical items: Encourage your children to start a collection that may spur their interest to research facts about their hobby. Start at the post office for stamps. Search through antique stores or your attic for collectibles. Start a journal, diary, or scrapbook: These types of activities encourage children to write, organize their thoughts, and spur creativity. You can start simply with a notebook and pencil. Or for more elaborate journals, craft stores often have a selection of scrapbook materials. Make plans: Let your children help you schedule your day, plan a meal, or assign chores. This helps children structure their activities and learn to meet deadlines. Take them grocery shopping: Adding up the grocery bill helps your kids practice their math skills. Let them choose the fruits and vegetables to teach them how to make healthy choices. Plan dinner: Learning to cook will teach your kids to be self-sufficient and independent. Preparing meals requires math and reading skills. You never know -- your child could be the next great chef. Set aside time each day to read: Read the morning newspaper with your children or find them a good book at the library. Reading keeps their minds active and engaged and ready to learn when they go back to school. Search the California Department of Education’s Recommended Literature database that will help you find age-appropriate materials at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/ll/ap/litsearch.asp. Encourage children to create their own job: Children can get training to be babysitters. Or they can pet sit, house sit, or take care of your neighbors’ plants while they are on vacation. These activities help children learn about responsibility and financial literacy. The American Red Cross offers training for babysitters. Volunteer: Encourage your children to help some elderly neighbors or a charitable organization. These activities help children learn about sacrifice and good citizenship. Find volunteer opportunities at http://www.californiavolunteers.org/families.asp. |
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Enlarge Video By Anonymous — Friday, June 13th, 2008
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By Anonymous — Friday, June 13th, 2008
Fillmore Unified School District FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING 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 IV. CLOSED SESSION • Personnel Matters 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 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 IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NONAGENDA ITEMS, PETITIONS X. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION XI. STANDING REPORTS XII. ACTION - CONSENT AGENDA (Materials: Corresponding to numbers a-f) XIII. ACTION ITEMS h. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Among The State Superintendent of i. Approve Certification of Signatures (Materials) j. Approve 2008-2009 Designation of CIF Representatives to League (Materials) k. Approve Proposed 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 Meal Price Increase for Child l. Approve The Use Of Piggy-Backable Bid –In Lieu Of Bidding, Fillmore Unified Will Use The Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) And Computer Equipment m. Approval of Textbooks (Materials) n. Approve School Plans (Materials previously provided) o. Approve 2008-09 Goals (Materials) 7:15 p.m. XIV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION 8:55p.m. XV. FUTURE MEETINGS XVI. CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING 9:10 p.m. XVII. ADJOURNMENT |
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By Jeff Sweeney — Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
 Jeff Sweeney Superintendent Fillmore Unified School District It has been my pleasure to serve you this year, my second, as the Superintendent of the Fillmore Unified School District. I feel that this has been an exciting and productive year, and I sincerely hope that each of you feels the same. I trust you have seen the changes to each of our facilities. San Cayetano has been painted, had the playground resurfaced and had portables moved off of the middle of the playground; Mountain Vista has opened up its multi-purpose room; and FHS had the gym and cafeteria renovated and grass has returned to the quad. Also, the stadium has taken on a fresh look with new artificial turf and scoreboard. • San Cayetano Elementary School was one of 25 schools in the United States chosen as a NASA Explorer School. The 2007-08 school year has ended successfully with much to celebrate. This week, over 200 seniors will receive their diplomas, ending their academic career in Fillmore, ready to move on to another stage of their lives. It is great to be part of a legacy and a history of such a fine school district and city. Our high school graduates are indicative of the quality. They will be leaving this community to enter into the work force, the military, two year colleges like Ventura and Moorpark, four year colleges like Cal State Northridge and Channel Islands and the UC’s, including Berkley, San Diego, and UCLA, in addition to private universities like Stanford and Cal Lutheran. |
 On Tuesday June 10, Fillmore Police Cheif Tim Hagel spoke to students at Fillmore Community High School. Chief Hagel’s charismatic and down-to-earth friendly approach with students was obvious as many students approached him after he fi nished speaking. Enlarge Photo By Norma Sandford — Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
What a wonderfully exciting time of year at Fillmore High School at Fillmore Community High School. |