At Tuesday’s Fillmore Unified School District meeting Board members acknowledged the exemplary work of the following employees: Student of the Year, Luke Myers; Classified Staff of the Year: Lisa Cook; Certificated Staff of the Year: Jenny Bortins; Administrator of the Year: John Wilber. Special recognition was given to John Wilber for his 32-years of administration work in all of Fillmore’s schools.

The Fillmore High School Athletic Booster Club organization was also recognized for its strong advocacy and financial support of Fillmore High School athletics. Its community fundraisers have raised more than $200,000 over the years for this cause.

The opening of the Dual Language Immersion Program has been delayed, and a notice will be provided to district families this month.