Camarillo, CA – Today, CSU Channel Islands (CI) launched a new partnership with Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car-sharing network, to offer a Zipcar car-sharing program on campus. The cost-effective and convenient transportation option is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all students, faculty and staff members ages 18 and older, as well as members of the local community ages 21 and over. CI students, faculty, staff, and residents of University Glen can join today at www.zipcar.com/csuci.

CI members pay a $35 annual fee, and rates on all Zipcars start as low as $8 per hour and $66 per day. Gas, insurance, reserved parking spots, up to 180 miles of driving per day and roadside assistance are included in the hourly and daily Zipcar rates. Cars can be reserved for as little as an hour or for multiple days.

“CSU Channel Islands is proud to offer the Zipcar service to students and the campus community,” said Deanne Ellison, Transportation and Parking Services. “At CI, we’re always looking for ways to encourage sustainable living, while also making transportation options more convenient and accessible to students, and Zipcar helps us meet both of those goals.”

CI will offer two vehicles to start, which will be located at Town Center and Lot A5 between Anacapa and Santa Cruz villages. Zipcars, self-service vehicles, can be easily reserved and accessed 24 hours a day. Participating members with smartphones, including iPhones and Android devices, may download the Zipcar mobile applications to make reservations, lock and unlock the vehicles as well as honk the horn to help locate the vehicle. Reservations can also be made over the phone or by using the Zipcar website.

“Zipcar will not only help CI provide students, faculty and staff with increased mobility options, but is also intended to help to reduce traffic congestion on campus and help the University to reduce their carbon footprint,” said Matthew Malloy, vice president of Global University Operations at Zipcar. “Zipcar is an environmentally friendly transportation option, and national studies have shown that each car shared removes approximately 15 personally-owned vehicles from the road, helping reduce CO2 emissions.”

Zipcar has established partnerships with more than 230 universities including USC, UCLA, Chapman University and University of California, Santa Cruz. For more information, including how to become a member of Zipcar at CI please visit www.zipcar.com/csuci.

About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing service with more than 605,000 members and over 9,000 vehicles in urban areas and college campuses throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Zipcar offers more than 30 makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car. More information is available at www.zipcar.com.

Zipcar and the Zipcar logo are trademarks of Zipcar, Inc.

For more information contact Colleen McCormick, Public Relations Specialist, Zipcar at (617) 336-4342 or e-mail: cmccormick@zipcar.com.

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 - CSU Channel Islands (CI) recently won a $1.86 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to help prepare graduate students for careers in stem cell research. The CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research Training Grant will support research training for 45 graduate students enrolled in the master’s program for biotechnology and bioinformatics with an emphasis in stem cell technology and laboratory management. CI is one of 16 universities and colleges statewide to receive funding through the CIRM Bridges program.

Dr. Ching-Hua Wang, director of the graduate program in biotechnology and bioinformatics, sought and obtained the grant. “This will provide a tremendous boost to our graduate students’ pursuit of their scientific careers,” Wang said. “This grant gives them financial support to complete internships with some world-renowned institutions, so they enter the workforce well-prepared to succeed in a rapidly-advancing and critically-needed field.”

The grant allows students in their second year of study to pursue year-long internships with one of more than 50 different research laboratories at 10 research institutions that are working to advance stem cell research and develop new therapies for chronic disease and injury. CI students have participated in research to treat problems ranging from Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and cancer to heart attack, macular degeneration, and spinal cord injuries at institutions including USC, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, The Scripps Research Institute, City of Hope Beckman Research Institute, and Amgen.

Each CIRM-funded student will receive a $37,750 scholarship, internship stipend and travel fund. Additionally, each lab that provides an internship will receive $4,000 per student for research mentorship and supplies. A research institution that offers the students an advanced training course will receive $2,500 per student.

This is the second CIRM Bridges grant awarded to CI and Wang. The first, a $1.75 million grant in 2009, is helping 40 students pursue their internship and career goals. All the CIRM-funded graduates of the program’s first class in 2010 found jobs at research institutions and biotechnology companies or enrolled in doctoral programs upon graduation. CI offers the only graduate degree program in biotechnology and bioinformatics with an emphasis in stem cell technology and lab management in the CSU system. Students receive a well-rounded professional program that combines science and business with theories and practical skills, allowing them to transition easily to the workforce.

CIRM was established in 2004 after Californians passed Proposition 71, the California Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative. The mission of CIRM is to support and advance stem cell research and regenerative medicine under the highest ethical and medical standards for the discovery and development of cures, therapies, diagnostics and research technologies to relieve human suffering from chronic disease and injury.

For further information about the CIRM grant or the M.S. in biotechnology and bioinformatics program, contact Dr. Ching-Hua Wang at 805-437-8870 or ching- hua.wang@csuci.edu.

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.

SACRAMENTO, CA – With schools around the state starting the fall session, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Ron Chapman urged parents to make sure their kids’ vaccinations are up to date to help ensure their children get a healthy start to the new school year.

“As a parent myself, I know how difficult it is to remember everything you need to do to get your child ready for school,” said Chapman. “Putting vaccinations at the top of the list ensures your child can be enrolled on time and with the best protection from diseases throughout the school year.”

Most parents are aware of existing laws that require whooping cough, measles and other vaccinations before children start kindergarten. However, a new law now requires a whooping cough booster before middle and high school students can re-enter school this fall.

“It's important for parents to understand whooping cough continues to be a threat,” said Chapman. “The booster shot helps protect kids from what can be a deadly disease.”

Chapman urges parents to make an appointment with their provider now to protect themselves and their families during the pertussis peak season, which is traditionally summer and fall.

Many local school districts, county clinics and mobile vans are set up throughout the state to provide free and low-cost vaccines. Governor Brown recently signed legislation that allows schools to opt to extend the deadline for proof of vaccination by 30 days beyond the first day of school.

"Schools, counties and the state are working together to get the word out to parents,” said Chapman.

For the most complete and up-to-date information on required vaccinations, visit shotsforschool.org

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

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.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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 5:30 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 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
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. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS
H. 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.
I. COMMUNICATIONS Student Representative’s Report Board Members’ Reports Superintendent’s Report
7:15 p.m. CONTINUED »

Camarillo, CA - CSU Channel Islands (CI) is open to enroll new transfer students for the spring term, despite budget cuts. The University expects to admit more than 400 transfer applicants for the spring semester, bringing total campus enrollment to more than 4,000 students for the 2011-2012 academic year.

“This is exciting news,” said Ginger Reyes, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Admissions & Recruitment at CI. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer more students the opportunity to complete their degrees and achieve their educational goals in these challenging economic times. We love to see more CI graduates.”

“After being in a period where we’ve been forced to limit our enrollment, we hope this signals that we will be able to provide more opportunities to students in our region,” said Dan Wakelee, Assistant Provost. “It’s great to see things are going up instead of down.”

CI began accepting applications on Aug. 1 and will continue until midnight Aug. 31. Upper division transfer students with 60 or more transferable semester units are encouraged to apply. CI received more than 10,000 applications for admission to the fall 2011 class, but the campus was only able to accommodate about 1,500 new students.

“Unfortunately, we had to turn students away if they missed one of the admissions deadlines,” said Darius Riggins, Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment. “Some of these students may have been fully qualified but just failed to meet our strict criteria for the admission process. That’s tough on everybody.”

Although the campus is not open to freshmen mid-year, CI enrolled its largest freshman class ever, with 650 new students entering this fall. In the past few weeks, the campus has added sections to ensure that students have classes available.

“Although demand is high for some classes, CI students are able to get classes they need to graduate,” said Jane Sweetland, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management. “That means as seniors graduate, we gain room in classes for new students.”

Requirements and applications for eligible transfer students are available online at www.csumentor.edu or on CI’s website at www.csuci.edu.

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.

Dr. Debbie Bereki

Debbie Bereki, a prior Ventura County educator who received several awards in the 1980s and 1990’s for her innovative teaching, was conferred a Ph. D. in education at the June 12th commencement ceremony for UC Santa Barbara. Dr. Bereki’s focus while attending the UCSB Gevirtz Graduate School of Education was on science education reform and professional development. She conducted an ongoing professional development for teachers with scientists and observed two teachers in the classroom to analyze how they implemented new science curriculum and the resulting change they experienced.

What is so amazing about Dr. Bereki, though, is that she achieved this milestone following a serious car accident in 1998 that left her with multiple injuries including a traumatic brain injury. Her injuries prevented her from returning to her job teaching science at Fillmore High School. Dr. Bereki had to relearn to read and write following her accident, and was extremely challenged to complete her program of study, including writing a thesis for her Masters degree and a dissertation for her Doctorate.

Currently Dr. Bereki is doing consulting work in science education and also working on several books, including the story of her life experiences for the past 13 years. She is grateful that the years spent working on her graduate studies helped her to regain many of the cognitive skills that were lost do to her brain injury. Dr. Bereki would like her former students to know how much she enjoys hearing from them.

The Tuesday, August 2, 2011 School Board Meeting Has Been Cancelled.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. With the first day of school just around the corner (August 16) for FUSD families, I bet many have questions about what this year will be like.

Not only has FUSD hired it's interim Superintendent, Dr. Nishino, but FUSD has a fabulous looking new website.
Have you seen it recently? If not, then you need to check it out. What else is new?
The look is up to date and makes it easy to navigate. Each school's site has the same format, and has a place for a photo of the front of the school, with places for a school calendar and other info for each school to customize.

AND, the entire website can be read in Spanish by clicking once at the top of the site. This is a big deal and I hope it's used by the Spanish speaking families served by FUSD.

I really like the look and feel of the new website. I especially like the photographs added. The revamped site brings it up to date and makes it an "attractive" site to visit. I hope that it will make it easier for the community to connect with their childs school and the District as a whole.

Here's the link to the FUSD site: http://www.fillmore.k12.ca.us/home/

News is coming on the interim superintendent and on other news from the District. Stay Tuned.

California State University Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA – CSU Channel Islands (CI) recently earned a silver rating for its environmentally friendly practices from the nation’s leading advocacy group for sustainability in higher education.

The rating, awarded by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS® (Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) program, signifies that CI is doing a good job of going “green” in areas ranging from curriculum to construction to conservation of resources.

“We call ourselves a ‘green’ campus and this validated that we’re doing things sustainably here,” said John Gormley, campus architect and director of planning, design and construction. “It also demonstrated we’re on the right track in identifying areas for future improvement.”

The university’s rating was the result of a thorough, year-long self-evaluation process that involved staff, faculty and students.

CI is one of more than 250 universities participating in the STARS program – and among the first 70 to complete the evaluation. STARS is the only sustainability self-assessment tool that helps colleges evaluate and publicly report how they’re doing, where they can improve, what peers are doing and mark progress over time.

“STARS was developed by the campus sustainability community to provide high standards for recognizing campus sustainability efforts,” said AASHE Executive Director Paul Rowland. “CSU Channel Islands has demonstrated a substantial commitment to sustainability by achieving a STARS silver rating and is to be congratulated for their efforts.”

Examples of some of CI’s highest-rated sustainable practices include:

· Water conservation – CI irrigates the campus entirely with reclaimed water and uses drought-tolerant landscaping, low-flow faucets and toilets, and waterless urinals.

· Energy efficiency – CI reduced energy use on campus by 20 percent over the last two years.

· Curriculum and research – Roughly 30 percent of courses offered focus on or relate to sustainability. Nearly 33 percent of the tenure-track faculty is involved in sustainability-related research.

· Waste reduction – CI has programs to reduce student move-out waste through swap meets, donations and recycling. Many materials, such as student orientation packets, are offered electronically.

· Human resources, diversity and affordability – CI scored high in areas such as employee compensation and satisfaction, as well as in promoting diversity and affordability for its students.

With the evaluation complete, Gormley says CI is already hard at work on advancing its next sustainability initiatives. The next priority is creating a Climate Action Plan that outlines how the university will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in the short and long-term.

“As a public institution, we have a moral responsibility to be leaders in this effort to educate the next generations on ways to be in balance with the environment,” he said.

CI joins 52 other institutions that have completed the STARS assessment in receiving a silver rating, including Yale University, the University of Oregon and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Fourteen colleges achieved a gold rating and 15 earned a bronze rating.

AASHE is a national leader in campus sustainability with more than 850 higher education institutional members. For more information on the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, visit https://stars.aashe.org.

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.

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2011
5:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

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.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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.
D. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS
E. ACTION ITEM
1. Approval of Interim Superintendent Contract
F. CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Education will meet 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 Personnel Matters (Government Code 54957)
o Hiring of Principals
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).]
G. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Any Action From Closed Session
H. FUTURE MEETINGS
August 2 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
August 16 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
I . BOARD CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING
J. ADJOURNMENT

Camarillo, CA – For a second consecutive year, CSU Channel Islands (CI) has been named one of the best universities in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The results, released today in The Chronicle’s fourth annual report on The Academic Workplace, are based on a survey of more than 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities. In all, only 111 of the 310 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Even more significantly, CI was named on The Chronicle’s 2011 Honor Roll, where only 42 institutions nationwide were recognized in at least five categories.

Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with CI included among medium campuses that have between 3,000 to 9,999 students.

CI won honors in seven categories this year:

· Collaborative Governance – faculty members are appropriately involved in decisions related to academic programs;

· Teaching Environment – faculty members say the institution recognizes innovative and high-quality teaching;

· Compensation & Benefits – pay is fair, and benefits meet the needs of employees;

· Confidence in Senior Leadership – leaders have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for institutional success;

· Respect and Appreciation – employees are regularly recognized for their contributions;

· Tenure Clarity & Process – requirements for tenure are clear, faculty members say; and

· Diversity – the institution makes a concerted effort to create a welcoming and fair environment for all its employees.

“I am extremely proud that CI has been recognized a second year by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Despite multi-year budget challenges, receiving this honor further demonstrates how our Channel Islands community values the contributions of every employee. As we focus on our mission to serve students, everyone at CI helps to make this a great place to work,” said University President Richard R. Rush.

The Chronicle is the nation’s most important source of news about colleges and universities. “Even in a down economy when many colleges and universities are freezing salaries or having layoffs, employees still find good in their work. Great workplaces are about more than dollars and cents. This program shows that great workplaces are not decided on salary alone. The Great Colleges to Work For don’t always pay the best, but they have created environments where people feel appreciated and valued,” said Jeffrey J. Selingo, editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback.

Great Colleges to Work For is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. For more information and to view all the results of the survey, visit The Chronicle’s Web site at http://chronicle.com/academicworkplace.

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.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA. - California Lutheran University students receiving a scholarship that normally matches the cost of attending University of California colleges will this year pay less than they would have paid to attend a UC school.

CLU President Chris Kimball decided this week that he didn’t want the state system’s latest tuition hike to be passed along to the 170 new and continuing students in the CLU Guarantee Scholarship: Private Education, Public Price program for the 2011-2012 year. The university will maintain the scholarship value that was set in spring so participating students aren’t faced with a cost increase of $1,120 just weeks before classes start.

The popular program allows incoming students who are also admitted to one of five UC schools to attend CLU for the cost of attending the public university. The value of the CLU Guarantee Scholarship is the difference in the tuition, books and living expenses for full-time residential students attending CLU and the average price of attending the UC colleges. Based on UC tuition figures set in spring, the value of the CLU scholarship for the 2011-2012 year will be $19,431.

On July 14, the UC regents raised tuition 9.6 percent for the fall. This could have triggered a cost increase for qualifying CLU students, reducing the value of the scholarship to $18,311 for the coming year.

CLU launched the scholarship in 2008, garnering national media attention and leading universities in other states to adopt similar programs. The program has expanded through the years and is now open to both freshmen and transfer students who are admitted to UC San Diego, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis or UC Berkeley.

The number of students participating has increased rapidly each year, with a 65 percent jump in the number of recipients from last year to this year. The scholarships awarded for the 2011-2012 year total about $3.3 million.

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

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

Of the students receiving the CLU Guarantee Scholarship last year, 46 percent were first-generation college students and 40 percent identified themselves as Latino. Retention rates among recipients are extremely high, with 92 percent of recipients still enrolled at CLU last year. In spring, six students became the first scholarship recipients to graduate from CLU.

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

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - California Lutheran University’s graduate schools have received $200,000 in gifts to expand a successful teaching program and launch an accounting lecture series.

The estate of the late CLU alumna and former teacher Susan E. Price donated $150,000 to the Graduate School of Education to expand its pilot program for using drama techniques as a teaching strategy in all subject areas in the Moorpark Unified School District. CLU’s Department of Teacher Education will now take the new Susan Greiser Price Arts Integration Program to other school districts throughout the region and incorporate music, art and dance as well.

Sixty teachers are currently using the Project ACT (Active, Collaborative, Transformative) approach in six elementary schools. Students learn about various subjects and demonstrate their understanding through theater games, creative dramatics, drama enactments and process drama.

Initial results show that student achievement, measured by grades, has improved. English learners are more engaged, teachers are reenergized and CLU teacher candidates and undergraduate interns involved in the program are developing a better understanding of the teaching and learning process.

Project ACT was originally funded for four years by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The new endowed gift will provide annual funding for training additional teachers, teacher candidates and undergraduate interns.

Price earned a bachelor’s degree in drama from CLU in 1966 and went on to teach elementary school for more than 30 years in Camarillo, Saugus and Green Bay, Wis. She was passionate about the integration of arts into the curriculum.

The estate of Ernest A. Alne donated $50,000 to the School of Management for a new accounting lecture series. The Ernest A. Alne Accounting Lectureship will enable School of Management faculty and Accounting Club students to invite notable business and accounting professionals to share their insights on the latest business and accounting practices, standards and issues with students, alumni, professionals and the public. CLU may use part of the grant to host a foreign visiting scholar in spring.

A retired accounting executive and member of the American Institute of CPAs, Alne served on CLU’s Board of Regents, Convocation and California Lutheran Educational Foundation Board.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA. – California Lutheran University has received a $250,000 grant to open a new center to boost the scientific computing skills of middle school, high school and college students.

Set to launch Aug. 1, the Hugh and Hazel Darling Center for Applied Scientific Computing will enable the university to develop innovative new courses and intensive summer research opportunities for CLU students majoring in bioengineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, math and physics.

The center will also offer workshops for middle and high school students to impart computing skills and encourage them to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines in college.

The center’s activities will help students gain a command of the computing techniques that are crucial to formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, interpreting results and simulating the dynamics of complex natural and physical systems. The focus will be on both theoretical perspectives and real-world applications.

With the new curriculum, CLU will be able to add a minor in applied scientific computing.

Part of the grant will fund 10 $5,000 student research fellowships during the next two years, increasing the number of CLU students who will be able to engage in full-time research with faculty mentors during the summer.

The center’s co-directors will be Grady Hanrahan, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the John Stauffer Endowed Professor of Analytical Chemistry, and Craig Reinhart, an associate professor of bioengineering, computer science and physics.

The center, which will be housed in D Building, will have high-performance computers capable of running heavy processing workloads such as modeling, molecular simulation, advanced mathematics and computational chemistry. It will also have a 3-D prototype printer that will allow faculty and students to produce physical models.

The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation of Los Angeles was established in 1988 to advance education in California. The foundation previously provided a $500,000 grant for a distance-learning laboratory in CLU’s Spies-Bornemann Center for Education and Technology and donated $250,000 for renovations to Pearson Library.

SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the California Broadcasters Association are asking media outlets to air public service announcements (PSA) about a new state law requiring a pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccine. The message targets parents and urges them to make sure all public and private school students entering seventh through 12th grades have proof of a whooping cough Tdap booster shot when starting classes this school year. It is estimated that more than 1 million California students may not yet have received the booster vaccine, also leaving them vulnerable to this potentially deadly disease.

“Whooping cough remains an ongoing threat to Californians with a high number of cases already reported this year,” said CDPH’s Director Dr. Ron Chapman. “We encourage the news media to help get the word out by broadcasting the PSA and putting it on their online news sites so parents across California know how to get their children the required vaccination.”

The PSA is available for download on shotsforschool.org. The California Broadcasters Association is encouraging TV stations throughout the state to make use of the PSA. The radio and video ads highlight the new requirement and encourage parents to make an appointment as soon as possible to get the booster to help beat the back-to-school rush.

More than 9,000 cases of whooping cough were reported to CDPH in 2010, including 10 infant deaths. The number of cases was the most since 1947. So far this year, more than 1,900 cases of pertussis have been reported. The majority of cases in 2010 and other years occurred between May and November.

“Having the first series of shots before kindergarten is not enough to stay protected throughout the school years,” explained Chapman. “All middle and high school students need to get a booster shot now to protect themselves and their families during the traditional peak seasons of summer and fall. While the booster vaccine helps guard individuals, it will also decrease the spread of what has proven to be a deadly disease.”

Parents should make an appointment as soon as possible to get the booster. For those who don’t have a health care provider, other options are available. Physicians participating in California’s Vaccines for Children’s (VFC) Program provide low-cost Tdap shots to eligible patients. Also, many local health departments and pharmacies provide Tdap boosters.

For the most complete and up-to-date information on the whooping cough (Tdap) requirement, including where to find a VFC physician, visit shotsforschool.org.

www.cdph.ca.gov

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011

3:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING

CLOSED SESSION – INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT SELECTION PROCESS
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
The public may review or request a copy of support materials provided to the Board Members where the
word materials appears.
3:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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.
D. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION
ITEMS
E. CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Education will meet at 3:00 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
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Regarding Public Employment –
Interim Superintendent Recruitment and Selection Process
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).]
F. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Any Action From Closed Session
G. FUTURE MEETINGS
August 2 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
August 16 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
H . BOARD CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING
I. ADJOURNMENT

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - California Lutheran University has renamed its professional schools on the anniversary of their formation.

The School of Education is now the Graduate School of Education, and the School of Business is now the School of Management. The name changes reflect the evolution of these programs through the years. The School of Management now offers many management-related programs and serves students working for nonprofit and government organizations in addition to businesses. Graduate School of Education faculty members now teach post-baccalaureate students almost exclusively.

CLU began offering a single master’s degree in education in the mid-1960s and launched an MBA program in the early 1970s. In 1986, the university established the School of Education and the School of Business and changed its name from California Lutheran College to reflect the growth in programs. A series of celebrations and presentations by distinguished speakers throughout the 2011-2012 year will mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the professional schools, which now offer classes in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills and online.

The Graduate School of Education now confers five master’s and two doctoral degrees. Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, CLU has helped prepare nearly 8,000 counselors, teachers, principals and superintendents for their work.

CLU has awarded more than 3,000 graduate business degrees, and the School of Management has helped shape the region through education, research and outreach. Eighty percent of the alumni work locally.

Both professional schools have a history of innovation. From 1983 to 1990, many bilingual classroom teachers obtained master’s degrees through a pioneering program at CLU that provided federal funding to cover full tuition for selected students. CLU’s California Reading and Literature Project, the only such program housed at a private university, has provided professional development to more than 5,000 teachers since 2000. In recent years, the Graduate School of Education launched an online credential, started a deaf and hard-of-hearing teacher-preparation program and began developing a national model for using drama in the classroom.

In the past decade, the number of graduate programs offered by the School of Management has grown considerably. New master’s degree offerings include an international MBA program that has 100 full-time students from China, Taiwan, India, Saudi Arabia and many European countries, and an online MBA program in financial planning that has been honored by the United States Distance Learning Association. The School of Management is included in the 2010-2011 Global 200 Top Business Schools report, which is based on a survey of international employers. CLU has also established research centers to provide information on economic trends and forecasts.

The Sacramento Bee, Jul. 10, 2011

Editorial: State board is set to approve smart rules on 'parent trigger' for schools

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/10/3757242/state-board-is-set-to-approve.h...

Recognizing some sense of urgency to do something about 1,300 chronically low-performing schools in California, the Legislature last January opted for innovation.

In a first-of-its-kind law in the nation, lawmakers gave parents direct tools to require school boards to act to restructure schools.

But regulations to implement the law have been painfully slow in coming from the State Board of Education. A year and a half after the law's passage, parents and school districts still do not have predictable, consistent rules in place for everybody to follow.

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/10/3757242/state-board-is-set-to-approve.h...

Fillmore Unified School District

FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2011
5:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
627 SESPE AVENUE, FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA

AGENDA
The public may view or request a copy of support materials provided to the Board Members where the word materials appears.

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.

D. CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA AND TIME ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCUSSION ITEMS

E. CLOSED SESSION
The Board will meet 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 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Regarding Public Employment – Interim Superintendent Recruitment and Selection Process.

In compliance with the American 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).]

F. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION Any Action From Closed Session

G. FUTURE MEETINGS

August 2 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room
August 16 5:30 p.m. Closed Session – Board Room
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Board Room

H. BOARD CLOSING COMMENTS AND AGENDA BUILDING

I. ADJOURNMENT