Camarillo, CA - CSU Channel Islands (CI) and Cottage Health System have opened the doors to the first nursing bachelor’s degree program in Santa Barbara County using an innovative public-private partnership.

The union of the not-for-profit community healthcare provider and the region’s only nursing bachelor’s degree program will be celebrated with a grand opening reception on Thursday, March 29, from 4 to 6 p.m., at 5383 Hollister Ave., Suite 220, in Goleta – next to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.

The partnership helps address important needs for both Cottage and CI. It creates a qualified, locally educated workforce that Cottage hopes will relieve future nursing shortages.

“The CSU Channel Islands Nursing Program at Cottage Health System is a prime example of how a public-private partnership can be employed to benefit the entire community,” said Dr. Karen Jensen, Chair of CI’s Nursing Program. “Because of this partnership with Cottage, we can educate 22 new nurses every year in an optimal clinical setting.”

“We’re excited about how this partnership will help elevate the level of care we offer patients in our community,” said Herb Geary, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, at Cottage Health System.

Until now, the closest bachelor’s degree nursing programs were in Monterey Bay, Bakersfield or Camarillo.

The new program in Goleta is off to a strong start. More than 150 candidates applied for the first 22 spots. The first class began in January and will graduate in May 2014. Upon completion of the two-year program, students will be eligible to take the exams to become Registered Nurses (RNs) and Public Health Nurses (PHNs) in California.

Cottage and CI initiated the program in 2010 through a 10-year joint commitment. Cottage is pursuing philanthropic support for faculty positions, the program facility and new equipment and technology. CI will also pursue philanthropic outreach for student scholarships and endowment support for faculty positions.

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

Camarillo, CA - For the third consecutive year, CSU Channel Islands (CI) has earned a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

The annual list recognizes the nation’s leading universities that show a commitment to bettering their local communities through community service and service learning. The Honor Roll is compiled by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal government agency that encourages volunteerism and public service, in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Housing and Urban Development, Campus Compact, and the American Council on Education.

CI was one of 642 institutions earning the Honor Roll distinction in 2012.

“This recognition validates the exemplary work and effectiveness of CI faculty, staff and students in bettering their community,” said Dawn Neuman, CI’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “We’re proud to have CI graduates who are not only well-educated in their academic disciplines, but also understand that civic engagement and social responsibility are part of having a fulfilling academic and professional life.”

Honorees are chosen based on a series of selection factors, including the scope and innovation of service projects, the extent to which service learning is embedded in the curriculum, the school's commitment to long-term campus-community partnerships, and measurable community outcomes as a result of the service.

Service learning and community engagement have been a focus of CI’s curriculum and student life since the University’s inception in 2002. During the 2010-2011 academic year, CI tallied more than 26,500 hours of community service from approximately 1,300 students.

In addition to participating in community service events such as United Way's Day of Caring, E-Waste Day, Oxfam Hunger Banquet and Relay for Life, CI students and faculty collaborated with community-based organizations on a variety of service-learning programs. Examples of some of their efforts include:

· Developing mentoring programs to encourage low-income students and children of migrant farm workers to pursue higher education.

· Working with local K-12 schools to foster students’ interest in science, math, engineering and technology.

· Conducting vital research for local nonprofit organizations, including the annual homeless count and interviews of the homeless for Ventura County Homeless & Housing Coalition.

· Volunteering their time at various Boys & Girls Clubs, Casa Pacifica, Community Roots Garden, Join the Farm, El Centrito Family Learning Centers, FOOD Share and the California Conservation Corps, to tackle issues ranging from mentoring and anti-bullying to habitat restoration, community garden building and workforce development.

· Developing health communication campaigns for several Ventura County nonprofits that targeted audiences ranging from elementary school children to the county's hungry and promoted topics ranging from nutrition and exercise to sober driving.

“Partnering with the community makes CI a much stronger and more successful institution in educating students who are citizen-scholars,” said Pilar Pacheco, Associate Director of CI’s Center for Community Engagement. “We look forward to creating even more service learning opportunities for our students and a long and productive relationship with our community partners.”

For more information on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, visit www.NationalService.gov/HonorRoll.

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

George Leis

Camarillo, CA - CSU Channel Islands (CI) is pleased to announce the incoming Chair and seven newest members of its Foundation Board.

The newly elected Foundation Board Chair is George Leis, President and Chief Operating Officer of Santa Barbara-based Pacific Capital Bancorp, a nationally chartered bank and the largest independent banking company on California’s Central Coast, operating 48 branches under the highly recognized brand name of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust and having $7.4 billion in assets. Leis, a 1981 graduate of CSU Northridge, has been a CI Foundation Board member since 2009. His two-year term as Chair ends in February 2014.

“We are delighted by the leadership experience and dedication to CI that George Leis brings to the Foundation as Board Chair,” said CI President Richard Rush. “His extensive experience in both business and service to community will serve the Foundation well as CI enters its second decade of growth and development.”

The Board also welcomes seven new members:

Edward Birch – Chairman Emeritus, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust

Janet Garufis – President and CEO, Montecito Bank & Trust

Mark Hartley – Co-owner, Fitzgerald Hartley Company

Bill Kearney – Sr. Vice President, Merrill Lynch

Armando Lopez – Owner, Armando Lopez Company

Ron Semler – President, Malibu Family Wines

Emilio Pozzi – President, American Tooth Industries

Previous Board Chair Steve Blois will continue to serve on the Board as Past Chair. He is the President of Valley Vista Consulting, Inc.

“It’s a privilege to have Foundation Board members who are passionate about the CI mission,” Rush said. “I look forward to the new energy, ideas and experience that they will contribute to the Foundation and to the resultant, positive impact on our campus.”

The CSU Channel Islands Foundation was established in 1996 to raise private funds to support the University’s strategic agenda, mission and growth. Because state funds alone are not enough, the Foundation is a catalyst and conduit through which gifts and endowment income flow to provide immediate and long-term support of the University. The Foundation also assists the University by creating strong relationships with alumni, friends and partners in the state of California who seek to use their goodwill and influence for the strengthening of CI's mission and goals.

For more information, visit http://www.csuci.edu/giving/index.htm

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

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Wednesday, 3/28/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. SPRING PICTURES ARE COMING! Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 5th. They will also be taking promotion pictures for 8th graders so make sure you don’t miss out!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Anyone bringing any pellets to school and/or shooting them can be cited for battery, suspended and possibly expelled.
3. WANT TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENT? Do you dance? Do you sing? Do you tell jokes? Then sign up to audition for the talent show. Sign up with Mrs. Ecklund or Mrs. Bortins. Auditions are on April 3rd and April 5th.
4. 8th GRADERS – Want to blast off into space with Mrs. DuBois and Ms. McClain? Join them during 2nd lunch on Thursday, March 29th to get the details and sign up to be a Rocketeer!
5. 8th GRADERS – Try out clinics for the 2012-12 FHS Pep Squad will be the week of April 16th with try outs held on Friday, April 20th. Try Out applications are available in the middle school office and must be returned to Lynn Cole at Fillmore High School on or before Thursday, April 5th.
6. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
7. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. OUR PARENT MEET & GREET will take place this Thursday, March 29th starting at 7:30 a.m. with a full breakfast. Hope to see you here!
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - California Lutheran University and Sport Chalet have entered into a partnership that will put the Nike swoosh on all of the college’s athletic apparel and make the design of its sports teams’ uniforms more consistent.

The comprehensive four-year agreement, uncommon among National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III schools, will allow CLU to display uniforms and athletic schedules in Sport Chalet stores in Thousand Oaks and Oxnard and permit Sport Chalet to hang banners in CLU’s athletic facilities and hold promotions during games.

Under the deal, CLU will use the same color schemes and logos for all of its team uniforms and order apparel, footwear, practice gear and equipment through Sport Chalet. CLU plans to develop new visual identity guidelines for athletics this summer.

Nike-brand apparel and gear will be one more tool for CLU coaches to use toattract student athletes. The university has shown its commitment to athletics by opening new football and baseball stadiums, softball field, aquatics center, tennis courts and fitness center in the last six years. While other universities are cutting sports, CLU this year added women’s golf and two years ago added junior varsity teams.

This year, CLU’s football team finished unbeaten in conference play en route to a third straight Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference crown and was ranked as high as No. 8 in the nation during the regular season. The women’s basketball team recently competed in the NCAA Tournament after winning the SCIAC Tournament title.

Established in 1959, CLU is a selective university with 4,100 undergraduate and graduate students from across the nation and around the world. Sport Chalet, which also started in 1959, has grown from a single ski shop in La Cañada, Calif., to a publicly traded company with more than 55 specialty sporting goods stores in four states.

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Monday, 3/26/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. 8th GRADERS – Want to blast off into space with Mrs. DuBois and Ms. McClain? Join them during 2nd lunch on Thursday, March 29th to get the details and sign up to be a Rocketeer!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Anyone bringing any pellets to school and/or shooting them can be cited for battery, suspended and possibly expelled.
3. 8th GRADERS – Try out clinics for the 2012-12 FHS Pep Squad will be the week of April 16th with try outs held on Friday, April 20th. Try Out applications are available in the middle school office and must be returned to Lynn Cole at Fillmore High School on or before Thursday, April 5th.
4. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
5. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
2. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
3. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
4. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, 3/23/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. 8th GRADERS – Want to blast off into space with Mrs. DuBois and Ms. McClain? Join them during 2nd lunch on Thursday, March 29th to get the details and sign up to be a Rocketeer!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5 day suspension.
3. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
4. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, 3/22/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. TOMORROW, MARCH 23rd is Sandals Day! Wear your sandals and show us your school spirit!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5 day suspension.
3. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
4. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Wednesday, 3/21/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATULATIONS to Diego Rodrigues who won 3rd place in the “Get the Green” video/photo competition. If you want to view the video go to: getthegreen.org Great work Diego!
2. SCHOOL RULES - Fighting or encouraging a fight will result in a 3-5 day suspension.
3. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
4. FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd is Sandals Day! Wear your sandals and show us you care!
5. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, 3/20/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. GET YOUR COLLEGE ON – Remember that Wednesday is College Day. Show your future college you care!
2. SCHOOL RULES - All students need to remember to keep their hands to themselves. Failure to follow this rule could end up in a possible suspension.
3. THE FILLMORE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT invites you to a performance of “Guides” at the Sespe Auditorium on March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and April 1st. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The March 24th production will benefit Grad Nite Live. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults, or you can purchase an “anytime” ticket to all performances for $15. Doors open for ticket purchase 30 minutes before show time!
4. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have a question about your grade or need a grade change, talk with your teacher. All changes must be submitted to Mrs. Brock in writing by your teacher.
5. FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd is Sandals Day! Wear your sandals and show us you care!
6. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 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 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 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 11-12-06 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. RECOGNITIONS Joey Orozco Vanessa Villa Raina Arrellano
I. COMMUNICATIONS Student Representative’s Report Superintendent’s Report
7:15 p.m.
J. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
1. UCSB Presentation – Britt Ortiz and Olivia Palacio
2. Classroom Climate Task Force Presentation - Epi Torres
3. Board Policy and Administrative Regulation Updates (1st Reading) AR 5111.1 District Residency AR 5111.12 Residency Based on Parent/Guardian Employment AR 5111.13 Residency For Homeless Children (delete per CSBA recommendation) BP 5113 Absences and Excuses AR 5113 Absences and Excuses AR 5125 Student Records AR 5125.1 Release of Directory Information E 5125.1 Release of Directory Information BP 5131.7 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments AR 5131.7 Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
8:15 p.m.
K. CONSENT ITEMS
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.
4. Approve Minutes: Special Board Meeting Held March 1, 2012
5. Approve Personnel Order 11-12-12
6. Ratify Accounts Payable Month of February 2012, 2011 (ReqPay12a)
7. Ratify Purchase Orders Month of February 2012 (ReqPay11a)
8. Ratify 02/01/12 through 2/29/12 Certificated and Classified Payroll in the Amount
of $1,674,820.00 (Pay01a)
9. Donations
10. Obsolete Items
L. ACTION
11. Award Bid Year 15 (2012/2013 E-Rate Proposals
Approval to File E-Rate Form 471 and Award Bids in Accordance with E-Rate
Regulations and State Bid Requirements for Districtwide Network Maintenance (1 year term)
Award to Nexus – bid results are:
Basic Maintenance Network
Electronics and Cabling Infrastructure (E-Rate
will Fund 87%/District Responsible for 13%): Nexus $21,000
Gigokom $66,000
Manufacturers Authorized Basic Maintenance
& Hardware Replacement Districtwide (E-Rate
will Fund 64%/District Responsible for 36%): Nexus $19,524
12. Adopt Resolution Number 11-12-12 to Approve Authorizing the Change of
Date for Kindergarten Enrollment Beginning in the 2012-2013 School Year
and Continuing Until Duly Changed by the Governing Board and Establishing Transitional Kindergarten for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 School Years
8:45 p.m.
M. STUDENT DISCIPLINE
13. Student Expulsion
N. FUTURE MEETINGS
April 3 5:00 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
April 17 5:00 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
O. BOARD CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING
9:00 p.m.
P. ADJOURNMENT

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Monday, 3/19/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATULATIONS to our Soroptomist Writing Contest award winners: Essay winner – 7th grader Taylor Wright-Jones. Poems – 1st Place – Hope Nisbet Wilcox; 2nd Place – Connie Quintana; 3rd Place – Liz Ocampo. Great job students
2. SCHOOL RULES - All students need to remember to keep their hands to themselves. Failure to follow this rule could end up in a possible suspension.
3. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have a question about your grade or need a grade change, talk with your teacher. All changes must be submitted to Mrs. Brock in writing by your teacher.
4. GET YOUR COLLEGE ON – Remember that Wednesday is College Day. Show your future college you care!
5. FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd is Sandals Day! Wear your sandals and show us you care!
6. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Any students who still have outstanding chocolate money need to turn the money in to Mrs. Ecklund in the front office.

PARENT INFORMATION

1. REPORT CARDS were mailed last week. If you have any questions about grades, contact your student’s teacher.
2. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
3. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
4. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
5. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, 3/16/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATULATIONS to Paulina Guerrero who has logged 2,013,966 words read this year! She wins the skateboard deck.
2. SCHOOL RULES - Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed at FMS. If you bring and use them, they will be confiscated and a parent will need to come in to pick it up.
3. CHOCOLATE MONEY – Turn in your chocolate money to Mrs. Bortins in K-4 today!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
2. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
3. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
4. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

Buenaventura Art Association and Community Memorial Hospital Exhibits announce a “Call for Entries” for an exhibit at Community Memorial Hospital lobby. Entry is FREE. The exhibit will run from April 1 – June 10, 2012. The awards ceremony will be on Tuesday, April 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. Cash award of $100 for 1st place in each category (i.e. middle school, high school, etc.) as well as art classes from Vita Art Center, Maribel Hernandez, Michele Foster and memberships from Buenaventura Art Association. In addition, a special exhibit from Focus on the Masters Learning to See Program will feature Shibori banners from elementary school children.

Entry is free and online only. Go to Buenaventura Art Association’s website at www.BuenaventuraGallery.org and look under call for entries. Deadline Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at midnight. Due to safety reasons, all work must be framed and wired for hanging (no saw-tooth hangers). A limited number of free frames are available at the Harbor Village Gallery (in the Ventura Harbor Village), the Buenaventura Gallery (700 E Santa Clara St. in Ventura) and Vita Art Center (in the Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave.).

This event is sponsored by Buenaventura Art Association, Vita Art Center, and Community Memorial Hospital.

FMS DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, 3/15/12

General Info 524-6055; Attendance 524-6065; Health Office 524-6059
Mission Statement: Together We Will… Think, Believe, Create and Achieve

STUDENT INFORMATION

1. CONGRATULATIONS to Paulina Guerrero who has logged 2,013,966 words read this year! She wins the skateboard deck.
2. SCHOOL RULES - Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed at FMS. If you bring and use them, they will be confiscated and a parent will need to come in to pick it up.
3. REMEMBER TO WEAR GREEN on Friday, March 16th to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Show your FMS spirit– can’t wait to see all the green!

PARENT INFORMATION

1. FMS invites parents to use a computer in the front office that is dedicated to parents for using Parent Connect to check your student’s assignments and grades.
2. TDAP IMMUNIZATION – For the 2012-13 school year ALL students entering 7th grade will need proof of a whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) before starting school. By law, students who do not have proof of a TDAP booster shot will not be able to start school until proof is provided to the school.
3. BE SURE VISIT OUR WEBSITE at fillmore.k12.ca.us.
4. PARENTS – SIGN UP FOR PARENT CONNECTION for Zangle. See your student’s grades, attendance, class assignments. You may access the required form at our website: www.fillmore.k12.ca.us

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
SPECIAL MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
5:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AND 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 5:00 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 Labor/Negotiations (Government Code 54957.6)
o Update; Direction to District Negotiators (Dr. Alan Nishino, Dr. Michael Bush, Todd Schieferle, Jan Lee, 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.) Superintendent’s Contract 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)].