Bob Crum

After four consecutive weeks of run and gun photoing, I'm sill in recovery mode as I write this. The past weekend was without an assignment but it's never like I have nothing to do. I still have rodeo photos I shot at the fair to post process. A photojournalist's fun is never done.

Rodeos are a challenge to shoot. Bucking broncs and bulls are difficult to predict. I try to anticipate the animal's direction and start pointing the camera in that direction expecting to get the money shot. I guess wrong a lot, thinking the animal will go this way but it goes that way. Grumble... grumble.

Another thing I try to accomplish is getting the bronc or bull rider in focus while getting the animal a tad blurry to illustrate it's action. Of course that requires getting the shutter speed dead on, Ha! Again I frequently guess wrong, but when I'm right... the image is spectacular. I get paid a lot for spectacular photos. You'll see the effect in a couple of the rodeo photos if you're observant... hint-hint.

Of course, timing is crucial as well as composition. It's important to keep the shutter button poised and ready. I get so upset when I'm a millisecond late. Must be that as I gracefully mature (ahem... age) my reflexes are getting a tad slower. My legitimate excuse for miscues!

As you know, pressing the shutter release button halfway activates the autofocus presuming that you're gear supports autofocus. But from my experience, the process is somewhat problematic.

Too many times, depressing the shutter button half way to activate focus results in two problems: 1) the shutter button is often too touchy... push it a tad too much and get a premature photo missing the money shot; 2) in the heat of exciting action, the shutter button often gets pressed in one swift push preventing time for the lens to focus. Hence, too many out-of-focus shots. Not good. Remember, an out-of-focus photo cannot be fixed!!! So, I gave up on that method years ago. Even for mermaid boudoir photography.

On my Canon 7D Mark II, I have the option of assigning an external button to activate autofocus. It's commonly called 'back button focus'. I designated the “*” button as my autofocus activator. I use the shutter button ONLY when I'm taking the photo. Before I actually take the photo, I'm pressing the “*” button on back of the camera to 'pre' focus so that when I mash the shutter button, focus is done and locked. Bingo: Money shot!

Even by the back-button focus method is not totally fool proof... especially when I forget to push it! But it's much better than using the shutter button to focus before taking the photo. If you have a camera that allows you to assign another button to activate focus, I encourage you to do so. It will improve your in-focus to out-of-focus ratio significantly. For those you who try it, let me know about your experience. BTW, it will take practice so that it becomes second nature. Just sayin'.

Panning... following a fast moving a subject in focus with the background blurred... is an interesting and creative technique. Set the appropriate shutter speed, aperture, and follow the moving subject. Rodeos provide such opportunities. Online, fillmoregazette.com, find and identify the rodeos photo where I panned the subject and the first person who emails me the correctly identifies the photo (it's also marked) wins one free Baskin Robbins scoop of ice cream. Offer ends at noon on Wednesday, 9/6/2017.

I selected the 'leaping bull' as the “Photo of the Week” because I was amazed that an animal that large could jump that high.

Happy photoing!

Send your comments, suggestions or questions to bob@fillmoregazette.com

Chief Rigo Landeros

Fillmore’s Chief Rigo Landeros will be added to the 2017 California Firefighters Memorial at the 15th Anniversary Ceremony. The Foundation invites you to join them in memorializing the sacrifice and dedication of California’s fallen heroes Memorial Ceremony on September 30, 2017. The ceremony will be held at the California Firefighters Memorial located in Capitol Park, Sacramento, CA. A special 15th anniversary tribute will be held on the evening of Friday, September 29, 2017. Chief Landeros, who passed away in January 2016, will also be inducted into the Ventura County Firefighters Memorial on November 17, 2017.

That the City Council approved the introduction and first reading of an ordinance banning trucks on River Street between “A” Street and Central Avenue to limit heavy truck traffic using this segment as a bypass to the State Route 126 and authorizing staff to order install and maintain signs advising of this prohibition.

The City has received complaints from residents that River Street is being used as a bypass to State Route 126 by trucks particularly between “A” Street (Hwy 23) and Central Avenue. Although this segment of River Street is on the approved haul route for the active grading site in Heritage Valley Parks and also has point of delivery for trucks at the Vons commercial center at Balden Plaza, both the Sheriff and Engineering departments have verified some of the truck traffic on the segment is associated with regional hauling.

In addition to the apparent by-pass truck traffic that are using River to avoid the traffic on Hwy 126, it has been noted that truck drivers are using River Street to stage in the early morning to position themselves to be first in line to the quarries in Grimes Canyon.

To address these regional truck hauling impacts on River Street, the City Attorney has prepared Ordinance No. 17-881 to add Fillmore Municipal Code sections to ban vehicles over twenty feet and three-axle vehicles from being driven or parked on River Street between Central Avenue and “A” Street unless the truck is making a delivery on River Street or authorized pursuant to a pre-existing limited term agreement. The installation of signs in two locations as illustrated on Exhibit A will provide required notice to the truck drivers such that the prohibition will be enforceable.

PRESENTATIONS
A SAFER GRANT AWARD - Fire Chief Keith Gurrola received a grant for $485,395 to provide 3 new firemen for a period of 3 years. $196,782 will be allocated for the first two years and $91,831 for the third year.

REQUEST
That the City Council review recommendations regarding additional projects at Two Rivers Park from the Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff and provide direction on same.

DISCUSSION
In October 2002, the City adopted the “Heritage Valley Parks Specific Plan.” This plan was introduced to develop a community of more than 700 homes, with parks and a school, which is now known as “The Bridges” community here in the City of Fillmore.

To enable the development of the Heritage Valley Parks Specific Plan, the City approved a “Development Agreement” that obligated the developer to pay the City $1,350,000.00 to be used specifically at Two Rivers Park (previously known as “C” Street Park).

This funding would assist with the City’s completion of park projects necessary to accommodate the new residents who would eventually live in this Specific Plan area.

The City Council is being asked to determine how the $985,500 balance of these funds should be spent.

The Parks and Recreation Commission, along with City staff, have written a prioritized list of projects to be completed at Two Rivers Park. Below is this list, with estimated costs provided by the City’s Planning Department.

1 Finish Baseball Diamond and Backstop $15,000
2 Shelters with Built in BBQ x 3 $30,000 ea.
3 Basketball Court or and Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts - Tennis/Pickle -$150,000
Basketball - $120,000,
4 Handicap Accessible Parking Spots or New Parking
5 Accessible Parking - $6.5k New Parking Lot - $175k.
Lights for baseball diamond - $450,000
These items were recommended and approved.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager David Rowlands gave an update on the Malibu Broad Beach sand replenishment proposal. The City of Malibu is seeking to purchase and deliver thousands of truckloads of sand from the Happy Camp quarry area near Moorpark and truck them down Grimes Canyon, through Fillmore, Santa Paula and Montalvo, to the Pacific Coast Highway, and Malibu.

The proposal, which was approved by the Coastal Commission (providing the sand quality was a correct match for the now absent original sand). The County of Ventura was joined by the City of Fillmore in a lawsuit to halt the proposal. The issue is now being appealed.

Shortly before 4 PM Monday, August 21st, Detectives Dani Delpit and Bill Meixner were in the 800 block of Fourth St., Fillmore, when they saw two men in a vehicle. They recognized the men as (S) Jonathan Mora, a local documented gang member who was on probation for drug-related charges, and (S) Eric Martinez, a local documented gang member and parolee who had a felony warrant for his arrest.

When they detained the two men, the detectives found both to be under the influence of a controlled substance and Martinez to be in possession of a loaded handgun.

Martinez was arrested and booked for 29800(a)(1) PC – Felon in possession of a firearm (felony), 30505(a)(1) PC – Prohibited person possessing ammunition (felony); 11550(e) HS – Under the influence of a controlled substance while possessing a firearm (felony); 11370.1(a) HS – Possession of a controlled substance while possessing a firearm (felony); 4060 BP – Possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor); 3056 PC – Custody of a parolee; and an arrest warrant for 518 PC – Extortion (felony) and 186.22(a) – Street terrorism (felony). He is currently in custody at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility with a bail of $70,000.

Mora was arrested and booked for 11550(a) HS – Under the influence of a controlled substance (misdemeanor). He was later released on a citation.

CHIEF OF POLICE CAPTAIN DAVE WAREHAM
SHERIFF GEOFF DEAN
Prepared by: Sergeant Kevin Vaden
Approved by: Captain Jim Fryhoff

I had it all figured out for the Wings Over Camarillo airshow last weekend. Properly programming the camera was key to capture very fast flying airplanes. Furthermore, I even went deep into the bowels of my Canon 7D-MKII's menu system where adjustments reside.

For example, I can choose: Case 1; Versatile multi-purpose setting. Case 2; Continue to track subjects, ignoring possible obstacles. Or Case 3; Instantly focus on subjects suddenly entering AF points. Or Case 4; For subjects that accelerate or decelerate quickly. Last, Case 5; For erratic subjects moving quickly in any direction. Decisions, decisions! Also, within each “Case”... adjustments to tweak each focus mode.

My dilemma: What focus 'Case' to use considering not all planes fly at the same speeds and sometimes more than one plane enters my camera's viewing frame.

Showtime was noon but I arrived early about 9 am both days to both secure a prime parking space and to have time to shoot some ground displays. For these, I used Case 1. Having a 'media' clearance for the show, I was near the air boss stand on the taxiway. Prime area. On the flight line I opted to 'try' “Case 3” for the first time. Worked fine for single planes. But when multiple planes were in the air the camera/lens focus points confused me at the outset. Another learning curve. Eventually I got the hang of it. More troublesome though than photoing mermaids frolicking on sea buoys.

At first glance, this might sound troublesome. Woe is thou without challenges! The options are what makes photography a creative process to be savored. Furthermore, such decision making keeps a mind strong and flexible. Phonetographers... take note!

I arrived at the airport Sunday morning about 9:30 and headed for the Ninety-nines pancake breakfast: FYI, two pancakes and two sausages. After a few more ground display shots, I was ready for the show at noon. However, for Sunday I decided to switch back to Case 1 but also changed from “single shot” mode to 'servo focus'. Both days I used Tv (shutter priority) camera mode.

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) restored old war planes of yesteryear are interesting historical machines. Watching these fascinating planes fly is exciting. Photoing the air show... nirvana! Even with prevailing 'creative' challenges.

Now a word about the photo of the day. Each day a jumper with the U.S. Flag started the airshow. This photo was shot on Sunday. Notice the jumper, the flag and background are in focus. Check the photo data: Shutter speed: 1/100th/second. No need for a faster shutter speed for the descending jumper. Then ZOOM... the very fast P-51 Mustang entered the frame (composition) at the precise moment I pushed the shutter button. BOOM: Exquisite blur! How else would you know the Mustang was flying V__E__R__Y fast??? 'Fine Art' photojournalism like this takes meticulous planning. And incredible timing! Or did you think it was simply a mistake?

Truth be told, it was serendipity! I knew that I wanted to take the shot just before the jumper and flag hit the ground. Shutter speed of 1/100th second was preset for taxiing plane's propeller spin and fine for the flag shot. The day before, the Mustang flew by fairly high so I expected the same on Sunday. It wasn't.

Imagine my surprise when I saw the Mustang coming in very fast and much lower. No time to change the shutter speed. It was literally split-second timing. Had I expected the plane to fly by lower, I might have preset a higher shutter speed to capture the plane normally... without blur. BUT, would it be as interesting? Or as 'creative'?

Moral of the experience: Embrace serendipity!

Send your comments, questions or suggestions to: bob@fillmoregazette.com

[Editor's Note: click here to see all of Bob's air show photos: http://www.fillmoregazette.com/front-page/%E2%80%9Cwings-over-camarillo%E2%80%9D-air-show-1]

Autumn Inglis and Selena Torres pictured with their Reserve Champion Pygmy Goats.
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Jade Fanning pictured with her Reserve Champion Breeding Swine.
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Submitted by Brenda Fanning.

The Santa Clara Valley Grange had three winners at this year’s Ventura County Fair Autumn Inglis (17) of Piru won Grange Champion and Overall Reserve Champion for Market Goat. She also won Grand Champion Breeding Swine and Grand Champion Pygmy Goat. Jade Fanning (13) of Piru won Reserve Champion Breeding Swine. Selena Torres (6) of Fillmore won Reserve Champion Pygmy Goat. Autumn has been in Santa Clara Valley Grange for 9 years, Jade for 5 years and this is the first year for Selena.

Carolina Lopez of Fillmore FFA, pictured with one of her three Grand Champion Market Rabbits, high bidder paid $1,100 for all three rabbits.
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Janaey Cadena of Fillmore FFA pictured with one of her three Reserve Grand Champion Market Rabbits, high bidder paid $1,100 for all three rabbits.
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Brooke Allen, 13, Sespe 4-H, Grand Champion market goat. Winning bidder paid $36.00/pound for 94 pound Brutus.
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Erin Berrington, Fillmore FFA, Reserve Grand Champion market steer. The high bidder for Erin's Flashback paid $6.00 per pound.
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Dylan Crawford, 14, Fillmore FFA, FFA Reserve Grand Champion market swine. High bidder paid $9.00 per pound for Dylan's prize pig.
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Another fantastic year for kids from Fillmore and Bardsdale at the Ventura County Fair and the Junior Livestock Auction. Let's get to it.

Ashleigh Cavey, 19, Bardsdale 4-H Championship market steer.

Ashleigh's winning record of championships or reserve grand championships extends to the past six years. The record includes awarded 4-H supreme grand champion breeding heifer two years ago and awarded 4-H steer reserve grand champion last year. This year again awarded 4-H Champion Market steer. The hoofbeat continues.

The winning steer's name is Chunk. Why? “Because when I first got him,” said Ashleigh, “he was chunky... always a little fatty so I figured the name Chunk fit him best.” From my perspective, weighing 1,342 pounds, a better name would be Huge! But I digress. Chunk's diet? “Oh, he ate a lot,” she said. Surprise... not!

How was Ashleigh's experience raising Chunk? “Really good, we traveled a lot around California where I entered him in six shows. I like to travel,” added Ashleigh, “and so does Chunk.” Obviously Chunk traveled around California without a beef. Hmmm.

Ashleigh's next goal?” I just want to keep on going to school because I want to be a large animal vet. I am presently attending Reedly College studying animal science. I intend to transfer Fresno State and once I finish there I'll decide on what vet school I'm going to attend. A year and half at Reedly, two years at Fresno State and another year or so at vet school, so it's a long process to a become a large animal vet but it's something I love.”

Chunk spent his days lounging and foraging up in Lockwood Valley because that's where Ashleigh's grandparents have a ranch. I'll bet Chunk was spoiled. “I walked Chunk frequently, constantly washed and groomed him and applied a special conditioner on his skin to make his coat nice and shiny... he was definitely a pampered steer, that's for sure.” I guessed right.

Ashleigh's high bidder paid $7.00 per pound for Chunk.

Note that Fillmore FFA took both top honors in the rabbit category! First time, I think.

Carolina Lopez, 13, Fillmore FFA, Grand Champion market rabbits.

Their names? “I call them the Trio,” said Carolina with a grin. She had good reason to smile... the Trio fetched Carolina $1,100. For those of you who diligently follow the Junior Livestock Auction, the Trio is a first for Fillmore. She broke the glass ceiling to which Carolina said, “Yes, I did, I know, and I feel so great.”
What's it like to raise market rabbits? “Really easy”, she quickly answered, adding “I think.” The only thing you need to worry about is making sure that they are happy and healthy. “That was one of the big things for me.” How does one make a rabbit happy or even tell when a rabbit is happy. “They come up to you and they want to be petted,” was her quick response with a chuckle. Really?.. I exclaimed. “Yes, they are by nature happy animals... they're almost like dogs.”

But you can't train rabbits like dogs, I boasted. “Actually you can,” said Carolina. Ahem, you can train a rabbit? “Yes, you can potty train them, teach them to jump really high. Yeah, I once had a pet rabbit and I potty trained it, taught it to come to you, yeah, it was really nice,” Carolina proclaimed. I was sure that Carolina was pulling my leg... so to speak. “No, I'm serious” she insisted. I stand corrected.

Next year? “Next year I hope to continue my breeding school project for 4-H'ers or any other small clubs or Fillmore FFA that way they can continue to raise market rabbits for the Fair, or just in general. So, you're going to become a rabbit breeder? “Yes, technically I am already but I want to expand further.”

From where did the rabbits come? “At first we got them from an old friend and they were mixed rabbits so we kind of worked with them. And then we purchased pure-bred California rabbits from a breeder. They worked really well for us. They got so big so quickly.” So they were special rabbits to begin with, I assumed. “Yes, but we stopped using those because we didn't want to mix them up for the Fair,” she said, adding “because we want them to be pure Californians or pure New Zealands. But we're mostly with California rabbits anyways but we got a new breeder and we told her hey, we just want Californians.” I pretended I understood!

“This fall Carolina and I'll be attending California State, Channel Islands majoring in bio chemistry.” Bio chemistry? “Yeah, I plan on becoming either a professor or a doctor but I know... I know I want to get up there.” That involves a lot of schooling I said in my most professorially voice. “I know, I know, but I'm looking forward to it” proclaimed Carolina.

Words of wisdom for potential rabbit farmers? “Don't give up. People have told me stop with the rabbits, don't even do it anymore, not worth my time. Lo and behold, I won grand champion and first place in showmanship... it was great... a great feeling.” That's showing the naysayers!

Janaey Cadena, Fillmore FFA, Reserve Grand Champion market rabbits.

How was Janaey feeling about the award? “I feel pretty great because it's my first year (in the FFA program) and a big surprise,” Janaey said. Next year? “Probably a pig and maybe rabbits again,” she said. Why a pig I wondered. “I always wanted to do a pig but never got into it.”

What was your experience raising rabbits, I asked. “It wasn't a lot of work but at times it really was,” said Janeay, adding, “You have to take time to hold them so they get used to it and get to know you. Sometimes they get pretty feisty.” Feisty rabbits? “When you try to pick them up they jump around all over the cage.” I thought rabbits naturally hop around. Anyway, I needed to know when Janaey knew her rabbits were happy. “Ummm, I think that when they let you pick them up the first try without jumping around they might be comfortable with you.” That must take some time so you don't have a problem with patience, I asked? “I do,” she said, “When I would try to pick them up and they would squirm after a few times I get a little impatient and frustrated then just try again.” Now I know that I'd be a lousy rabbit farmer. No patience!

Janaey will be a senior this year at Fillmore High. After that? “I plan to be a firefighter.” Why a firefighter I asked? “Just watching it, it just really interests me,” she said. But don't the risks phase you ? “It does.. it makes me think about it but still, it's what I want to do.”

Janeay also received $1,100 for her trio of rabbits at auction.

Brooke Allen, 13, Sespe 4-H, Grand Champion market goat.

Brooke's goat's name is Brutus. Why Brutus? “He has that look with the dark brown head. To me he just looks like a Brutus.”

How was raising Brutus? “It was fun,” said Brooke. OK, but what does fun mean I asked. Surprisingly, for Brooke, a long pause before answering. Finally; “Fun was working with him, exercising him and getting him to this point.”

How do you exercise Brutus? “I make him jump on the wall, like jumping up and down on a four-foot wall, run back and forth and do some free jumps,” said Brooke. It worked... Brutus was in great shape.

This is Brooke's third year raising market goats. And last year? “I also won Grand Champion market goat,” she said with a smile. Well of course -- Brooke obviously has learned the secret of raising championship market goats. And next year? “I'm doing another goat,” she said without a moment's hesitation. Sure, why not make it a threepeat. Her secret? “Have a good time and be sure to work them every day.” Every day? “Practice for setting them up for showmanship,” she explained. Which means? “Make sure their back legs are square and their back flat.” Aha... the goat pose!

Winning bidder paid $36.00/pound for 94 pound Brutus.

Erin Berrington, Fillmore FFA, Reserve Grand Champion market steer.

What is the 1,328 pound steers name? “Flashback,” said Erin. Hmmm. Flashback? Because he's a brother of last year's steer,” explained Erin. I think I got that right.

What about raising Flashback, I asked? “What about it,” quipped Erin? No, Erin, I ask the questions!!!

Or perhaps I should consider taking up quilting instead of interviewing. Rephrasing... was it easy, I asked? “He was a little stubborn towards the end when he stated putting on more weight because he really didn't want to walk but I walked him about an hour each day and he got better.” I understand Flashback's reluctance. If I weighed 1,328 pounds, I might prefer to stay in lounge mode.

Did you have a weight issue with Flashback I asked? “No, actually the day I came to the Fair, he weighed 1,393 pounds. The max is 1,400 pounds. But when he weighed in he was at 1,328,” Erin explained. Eating 26 pounds of chow per day, one ponders the quick weight loss.

Erin plans to set aside some of the proceeds from the auction for her college fund... Montana State, agriculture school. Montana State? “Because my sister lives up there and is going to school up there and it would be nice to be with my sister.” Montana winters are very cold I hear. “I went up there during the winter and I liked it”, said Erin. “I like snowboarding.” Well, that explains that.

Erin's long range plans include becoming a veterinarian. In the meantime, Erin plans to set aside some of her proceeds for herself... like a car fund for one. Next year? “Another steer,” she said.

The high bidder for Erin's Flashback paid $6.00 per pound.

Dylan Crawford, 14, Fillmore FFA, FFA Reserve Grand Champion market swine.

Winning reserve grand champion is remarkable considering that this was only Dylan's second year raising pigs. Now then, what does one name such a championship pig? “Plan B,” said Dylan. Ummm, Painbee, I asked? “NO, Plan B”, exclaimed Dylan. Was there a Plan A? “Yes,” Dylan said, “but she died of natural causes shortly after I got her.” Interesting. What was that experience like, I asked? “Well, it was pretty bad,” Dylan said, “but I only had her for about three weeks.” And the time with Plan B? “About three months,” he said. How was raising Plan B? “Good”, he said. Just good? “She ate well, she walks good.” Well, that about sums up raising Plan B.

What about her diet, I asked, just to keep the conversation going. “Three pounds of Morman's Showteck in the morning, three pounds in the evening” he explained. Why Morman's Showteck? “It's got protein, corn and a bunch of other stuff,” he said. Enough said! No cookies? “Yes, he said,” I knew that! I've been around these kids long enough to know about the relationship between cookies and pigs. What's her favorite? “Peanut butter,” he said with a grin. Figures!

Here is Dylan raising championship pigs and his long range plans include becoming a cattle rancher. Why? “Just something I'm interested in,” he said. Does that mean getting a horse? “Yes.” Do you have one now? “No.” Want one? “Yes.” Mom and dad said not yet? “Right.” Sometimes I know the answers before I ask the questions.

High bidder paid $9.00 per pound for Dylan's prize pig.

In the 15 years that I've been assigned to cover the Fair, never is there a year that I don't see truly wonderful kids come from the 4-H and FAA programs. The majority of these kids go on to highly successful careers because they learn about responsibility at an early age and all through the years they participate in the programs. Sure there's a learning curve regarding raising their chosen animal but it's the unseen intangibles that form their attitudes leading to their acquired aptitudes. Without exception, qualities I see exhibited consistently are dedication and optimism. In a word: Awesome!

Naturally, behind every youngster who raises an animal, champion or otherwise, there are other champions: Parents. And in many cases, grandparents. Godsends all! Also, kudos to the incredible, indispensable 4-H leaders and FAA teachers. Exceptional people all!

To all the kids in the programs... congratulations for a job well done. To those of you who won an award: Congratulations on behalf of the Fillmore Gazette and the community at large. You have a right to be proud of your well-earned accomplishments.

See you at the Fair next year!

Mark Ortega and Riley Wright, FHS Class of 2011.
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Mark Ortega and Irma Torres, FHS Class of 2016.
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This past June, the FHS Alumni Association awarded $54,000 in Scholarships to members of the class of 2017. With the hard work from volunteers at Alumni events, and the donations received from loyal Alumni members all over the country, we are able to give out an extra $20,800 in Continuation Grants this coming September. Continuation grant applications are available to any Fillmore High graduate continuing their higher education in trade schools, colleges, and universities.

Pictured are Riley Wright FHS Class of 2011, and Irma Torres, Class of 2016. Riley is finishing her Master Credential in Education at California Lutheran University. Riley was recently hired by the Fillmore Unified School District. Irma is attending Ventura College. She is on schedule to receive her Associate’s Science degree in 2018 and her Associate’s Science Degree for Nursing (A.S.N.) in 2020. To see a complete list of our 2017 Continuation Grants awardees, please look on the Alumni Associations Website. www.fillmorehighalumni.com

Approve Pre-Qualified Pool of Architectural/Engineering Firms for Various Measure V Bond Projects.

The Board approved the a pool of pre-qualified Architectural/Engineering firms as required by State Allocation Board for current and future Measure V Bond Projects. Pool of architects to updated every five years.

Approve Resolution No. 17-18-01 Assignments of Teachers Who Are Teaching Outside of Their Credential Authorization or on an Emergency Permit.
The Board approved Resolution No. 17-18-01

Approve 2016-2017 Certificated Special Education Salary Schedule.
The Board approved the 2016-2017 Certificated Special Education Salary Schedule.

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