Ventura County Community College District Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, announced today that the Board of Trustees has narrowed the search for the successor chancellor of the District to two finalists.

In February, the District launched a national search for a Chancellor that resulted in a large and diverse pool of 35 candidates. The Chancellor Search Committee, consisting of District administrators, faculty members, classified representatives, students, and community leaders, screened the applications and interviewed ten potential candidates. Dr. James Walker, Managing Partner, Community College Search Services, the firm selected to assist the District in the search, commended the committee for its work in narrowing the field to five potential candidates. “The search committee did an exceptional job in selecting well-qualified candidates whose expertise and attributes meet the needs of the District and the community.”

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Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012
4:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
SPECIAL MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
4:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AND NON-AGENDA 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 at 4:30 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 (Dr. Alan Nishino, Dr. Michael 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. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent (The Board and
Superintendent meet periodically to provide feedback to one another concerning
the achievement of goals.) Personnel Matters (Government Code 54957)
o Hiring, Evaluating, Discipline, Dismissal, Release, Reassignment, Transfers
E. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Any Action From Closed Session
F. 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)].

Camarillo, CA - Three student teams from CSU Channel Islands (CI) scored victories at the 26th Annual CSU Student Research Competition, held earlier this month in Long Beach. The competition showcases excellence in scholarly research and creative activity by undergraduate and graduate students throughout the 23-campus CSU system. Ten teams from CI competed in the event, which drew 190 teams statewide.

Senior political science majors Isaac Moorthy and Corey Sloane won first place in the Interdisciplinary category for their research project and presentation, “Media, Humor and Political Cynicism.” Moorthy and Sloane explored how political TV media affects viewers’ feelings of political cynicism and efficacy. They found that people who watched clips from mainstream news media, as well as “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report,” were increasingly cynical about politics and felt less like their civic engagement mattered after viewing the clips.

Senior mathematics and computer science major Janeth Moran-Cervantes won first place in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences category for her presentation and research, “Classification of Plant Species.” Moran-Cervantes was able to classify unknown plant species based on the structure of their leaves by using a mathematical model and integrating it with a Plant Reporter iPhone application.

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Camarillo, CA - CSU Channel Islands (CI) Professor Ching-Hua Wang has received the 2012 Edward M. McAleer Jr. Excellence and Innovation Award. The award is given each year to one highly regarded CSU employee from the system’s 23 campuses who has demonstrated a consistent and significant pattern of innovation and excellence in support of the work of the CSU Extended University.

The award, named after the late Dr. Edward M. McAleer Jr., former statewide dean of the CSU Extended University, carries a $1,000 honorarium, a letter of recognition from the Chair of the CSU Commission on the Extended University, recognition on the Commission website, and a personalized plaque. Wang is the fifth recipient of the award since its inception in 2008.

“I am honored by this award,” said Wang, a Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at CI. “The students drive me to work hard and passionately because they represent the future of our country. It makes me proud to see students’ lives transformed through the education they have received at CSU Channel Islands.”

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America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is now accepting enrollment for its Junior Safari Summer Camp program, which runs June 18 through August 10 for children ages 6-13 years. Junior Safari Summer Camp allows campers the unique opportunity to interact with the Zoo’s animal collection while participating in age appropriate science-based learning experiences. Camp activities include animal presentations, handling opportunities, art projects, and science projects. Activities occur within the safety of Zoo grounds under direct supervision of trained camp staff. Camp hours run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with “full day,” “early bird,” and “night owl” options available. All camp sessions begin with a drop-off/sign-in with a camp counselor.

Age groups and themes for summer 2012 include:
6-7 years of age, June 18-22, Planet Superheroes
6-7 years of age, July 2-6, Zookeeping 101
6-7 years of age, August 6-10, Animal Detectives
8-10 years of age, July 9-13, Wild in the City
8-10 years of age, July 30-August 3, Wacky World of Wildlife
11-13 years of age, July 16-20, Animal Dream Jobs
11-13 years of age, July 23-27, Zookeeping 101

For detailed information, camp availability, and registration forms, visit the Teaching Zoo at www.moorparkcollege.edu or call (805) 387-1441.

Be aware that your Senior needs to get their signed Grad Nite Live 'PERMISSION' paper to Jaci Avila or Barbara Lemons by Monday the 21st of May with their outstanding fundraiser money and or $100 in order to get clearance so they can be assigned to a bus. Any questions call: Mrs Chaney 407-5759 or April Hastings 317-9002

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
5:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
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
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Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012
6:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
SPECIAL MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AND NON-AGENDA 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
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California State University Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA - CSU Channel Islands (CI) will graduate over 1,300 students at the University’s tenth-annual Commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. Students eligible to receive degrees or credentials include candidates from fall 2011, spring and summer 2012. A live Web streaming of the ceremony will be available by visiting: http://go.csuci.edu/live.

The University expects more than 10,000 guests to attend the event. Students, family and guests who obtained Commencement parking permits should arrive at the campus via the new entrance road, University Drive, and are strongly encouraged to arrive early to allow sufficient time for parking, student check-in and guest seating.

For additional information visit: http://www.csuci.edu/commencement/index.htm.

MASTERS

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Fillmore High School and Mountain Vista Elementary unite again on Friday, April 30, 2012 for a fun filled rally to motivate the students to “keep their heads” in the game for the Star Testing this week. The two ASB’s worked together developing a rally that combined both awards and games. They came up with a Hollywood theme that included a red carpet, escorts wearing ties and sunglasses and games. The high school ASB has worked with the Mountain Vista ASB this year mentoring them and presenting themselves as good role models for the younger kids to follow. Everyone, including the teachers at Mountain Vista were really into the rally pumping the kids up to reach their goal of 800 this year. Mountain Vista ASB (l-r): Jared Schieferle, Nicolas Herrera, Andrea Marrufo, and Ariana Schieferle, and FHS ASB (l-r): Mario Hernandez, Adrian Rangel, Kaytee Magana, Wildcat Mascot (Kayla Grove), Ashley Coert, Ana Morino, Anissa Magdaleno and Collin Farrar.

Camarillo, CA - An $8,000 grant will enable CSU Channel Islands (CI) junior Laura Milbrandt to spend her summer researching a protein that has been linked to a variety of cancers.

The biology major from Ventura recently learned that she was one of 25 students in the 23-campus CSU system to win a CSUPERB Presidents’ Commission Scholar Award. The new grant aims to encourage students’ interest in biotechnology careers by financially supporting their biotechnology-related laboratory-, field-, clinic- or community-based summer research.

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California State University Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA - CSU Channel Islands (CI) will host a symposium examining how businesses can help solve environmental and community problems on Thursday, May 31, from 7:30 a.m. to noon in Malibu Hall.

The event, “Emerging Business Models for Social and Environmental Sustainability,” is a joint presentation of the California Institute for Social Business (CISB) at CI and CAUSE (Coastal Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy) Triple Bottom Line Business Network. The two organizations are working together to educate the business community about the benefits of social business – often described as “enlightened capitalism” – which emphasizes the importance of social and environmental sustainability in achieving profit and financial goals.

The symposium will highlight groundbreaking examples of social business and offer new and existing businesses insight into how they can use the power of business to alleviate problems in our community and environment. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge social business models and engage with panelists and other participants. Speakers from Patagonia, B Corporation, Grameen Caldas, Montecito Bank and Trust, Women’s Economic Ventures, CAUSE TBL Network, and the CISB will be featured.

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Fillmore Unified School District

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ALTERNATIVE GOVERNANCE BOARD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012
8:30 A.M. CLOSED SESSION
11:00 A.M. SPECIAL MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA
BOARD ROOM

AGENDA
8:30 A.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
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 Alternative Governance Board reserves the right to limit speaking time to three (3) minutes or less per individual.
D. CLOSED SESSION
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ALL PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ENJOY AN EVENING WITH STAFF, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY AT FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL

DATE: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
TIME: 6:30 – 8:00
BBQ: 4:30 – 6:00 - Cafeteria

Come Join Us For Our 3rd Annual
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Where: At Sespe School
When: May 4th
Time: From 4 to 7pm
We will have traditional Mexican food for sale, traditional aguas frescas, Ballet Folklorico and the special appearance of Banda La Mas Picosa, Banda Chile Verde- and much more!
ELAC-Wear your Mexican Attire to participate in our dress up contest!

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
5:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
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 School District Pupils (Education Code 35146)
o Expulsion Case Number 11-12-4
o Expulsion Case Number 11-12-13
o Expulsion Case Number 11-12-17 Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Dr. Alan Nishino, Dr. Michael 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
I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
1. High School Graduation Exercises
7:00 p.m.
J. CONSENT ITEMS (Corresponding to numbers 2-8)
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.
2. Approve Minutes:
a. Regular Board Meeting Held April 3, 2012
b. Regular Board Meeting Held April 17, 2012
3. Approve Personnel Order 11-12-14
4. Donations
5. Obsolete Items
6. Contracts
7. Approve Request for Overnight Field Trip from Fillmore Middle School for
Bi-Annual Trip to Washington DC on February 16, 2013 to February 23, 2013
8. Approve Request for Overnight Field Trip from Jennifer Weir for Students to
Attend the Sacramento Speech and Debate State Tournament on May 4, 2012 to
May 6, 2012
K. ACTION
9. Approve Consideration and Adoption of the Proposed Decision Regarding Reduction or Discontinuance of Particular Kinds of Service Pursuant to Education Code Sections 44949 and 44955 (Materials will be provided)
7:30 p.m.
L. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
10. Student Expulsions
8:00 p.m.
M. FUTURE MEETINGS
May 15 5:00 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
June 5 5:00 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
June 19 5:00 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