Saturday, June 8th, 2019
The FHS Class of '69 is planning their 50th Class Reunion which will coincide with Alumni Banquet on Saturday June 8th. They also are planning a pre alumni gathering at Joe Aguirre's home on Friday, June 7th from 4-6pm. The committee would greatly appreciate all classmates updating their mailing address by either calling Lucy Rangel Sanchez at 805-521-1676 or Pam Henderson Preciado at 805-746-4391. Or, if you’re on Facebook, go to the FHS Class of 1969 page for updating and all other information. The F.H.S. Alumni Board of Directors are very excited to be hosting the class of '69's 50 year class reunion. You can purchase your reservations online now at www.fillmorehigalumni.com (Click on
The FHS Class of '69 is planning their 50th Class Reunion which will coincide with Alumni Banquet on Saturday June 8th. They also are planning a pre alumni gathering at Joe Aguirre's home on Friday, June 7th from 4-6pm. The committee would greatly appreciate all classmates updating their mailing address by either calling Lucy Rangel Sanchez at 805-521-1676 or Pam Henderson Preciado at 805-746-4391. Or, if you’re on Facebook, go to the FHS Class of 1969 page for updating and all other information. The F.H.S. Alumni Board of Directors are very excited to be hosting the class of '69's 50 year class reunion. You can purchase your reservations online now at www.fillmorehigalumni.com (Click on "Events")
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Exercise Citadel Shield / Solid Curtain 2019 (SC/SC-19) will be conducted on naval installations within the continental United States, 4 - 15 February, 2019.

This annual exercise is designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy Security Forces. Exercise CS/SC-19 is not in response to any specific threat, but a regularly scheduled exercise.

Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations, but there may be times when the exercise causes increased traffic around bases or delays in base access. Area residents may also see or hear security activities associated with the exercise.

During the Citadel Shield / Solid Curtain 2019 exercise, the Visitor Control Center hours will remain the same; Monday-Friday 0645-1445.

For more information, follow us on Facebook @NavalBaseVenturaCounty, or call NBVC Public Affairs at 805-989-9234.

 

On 12/24/2018, at approximately 9:30 PM, deputies with the Fillmore Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred in the 800 block of4thStreet in Fillmore.Two adult male victims were shot by unknown suspect(s).The suspect(s) are believed to be associated with a white sedan. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Bureau is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s).If you have any information regardingthis crime, please contact DetectiveBeau Rodriguez at 805-384-4723 or at Beau.Rodriguez@ventura.org.Prepared by:Detective Beau Rodriguez #3591NewsRelease Date:01/30/2019Media Follow-Up Contact:Detective Beau Rodriguez805-290-0645/ Beau.Rodriguez@ventura.orgApproved by:Captain Jeff MillerVentura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The call may remain anonymous. The caller is not recorded.
Call Crimestoppers at 888-222-8477.

 
Fillmore High School Wrestling made History this past Saturday. For the first time in 31 years they competed at the Rim of the World High School Division 6 SS-CIF Dual Meet; they also earned the first League Champions in the new Citrus Coast League. Pictured (l-r) is Assistant Coach Jorge Bonilla, Davian Gonzalez, Diego Magana, Marcos “Tony” Ochoa, Adrian Scott, Gabe Gonzalez, Adrian Bonilla, Sammy Kafka, David Rivas, Abraham Santa Rosa, Nate Ocegueda, Jose Scott and Head Coach Manuel Ponce.
Fillmore High School Wrestling made History this past Saturday. For the first time in 31 years they competed at the Rim of the World High School Division 6 SS-CIF Dual Meet; they also earned the first League Champions in the new Citrus Coast League. Pictured (l-r) is Assistant Coach Jorge Bonilla, Davian Gonzalez, Diego Magana, Marcos “Tony” Ochoa, Adrian Scott, Gabe Gonzalez, Adrian Bonilla, Sammy Kafka, David Rivas, Abraham Santa Rosa, Nate Ocegueda, Jose Scott and Head Coach Manuel Ponce.
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On Friday, January 25th the Fillmore High Girls Soccer team hosted the Malibu Sharks. The Lady Flashes had a great performance defeating the Sharks 7-0. With victory, the Lady Flashes secured the title of Citrus Coast League Champions. They will advance to the first round of playoffs which are scheduled for February 2nd. Time, location and opponent have not yet been released. Pictured above is the team after their victory. Submitted by Head Coach Omero Martinez.
On Friday, January 25th the Fillmore High Girls Soccer team hosted the Malibu Sharks. The Lady Flashes had a great performance defeating the Sharks 7-0. With victory, the Lady Flashes secured the title of Citrus Coast League Champions. They will advance to the first round of playoffs which are scheduled for February 2nd. Time, location and opponent have not yet been released. Pictured above is the team after their victory. Submitted by Head Coach Omero Martinez.
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First big event in the "Raise the Roof" Fundraiser series

The Sweetheart Hop is the first big occurrence in the "Raise the Roof" Fundraiser series with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Fillmore Post 9637 & the Fillmore-Piru Veterans Memorial District benefiting the Veterans Memorial Building!

Our wonderful community building needs a new roof & a few other renovations, so why not have fun while we "Raise the Roof" on February 16th 2019 at the Veterans Memorial Building.

Come out for a night of dinner, dessert & dancing... Music Performance by Studio C Band, Cash bar, photo-op + silent auction!
Ticket options are as follows:

5:30pm entrance:
- $45 a person , ticket includes dinner
- $350 8 person table, ticket includes dinner

7:00pm entrance:
- $25 a person, ticket does not include dinner

Purchase tickets at Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central Avenue downstairs at the finance window.

** To purchase an 8 person table, contact the Parks and Recreation department to see if a table is still available to reserve. 524-1500 ext 713 (upstairs, 2nd floor of City Hall)

*** To sponsor a table, call 524-1500 ext 713

 
Pictured is Martha Gentry presenting “Rancho Sespe, 1833 to 1985—155 Years” to students at Fillmore Middle School. Photo courtesy Sue Zeider.
Pictured is Martha Gentry presenting “Rancho Sespe, 1833 to 1985—155 Years” to students at Fillmore Middle School. Photo courtesy Sue Zeider.
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Submitted by Sue Zeider On Tuesday, January 22, the Fillmore Historical Museum presented a program on the 155 years of Rancho Sespe to the Fillmore Middle School. In conjunction with the presentation, the students can participate in an essay contest on Rancho Sespe sponsored by the Museum. There are separate categories for fiction and non-fiction. Students are encouraged to interview friends and family who have memories of living or working at the Rancho.

 
On Monday, January 28th at 5:10pm traffic between Fillmore and Moorpark was blocked due to a two car collision on Grimes Canyon Road near the San Marino Oil Company Road. Three people were transported to local hospitals and CHP and other emergency personal cleared the scene after 6:00pm and were able reopen the road in both directions. Cause of the crash is still under investigation.
On Monday, January 28th at 5:10pm traffic between Fillmore and Moorpark was blocked due to a two car collision on Grimes Canyon Road near the San Marino Oil Company Road. Three people were transported to local hospitals and CHP and other emergency personal cleared the scene after 6:00pm and were able reopen the road in both directions. Cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Supervisor Kelly Long announced today she is accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Bardsdale Cemetery District Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees formulates rules, regulations and policies as well as management of the land, buildings and equipment necessary to run the Cemetery. Trustees must reside within the Cemetery District boundaries.

The Bardsdale Cemetery District serves the City of Fillmore and surrounding area. The Bardsdale Cemetery Association was formed in 1895 and operated as an association until 1914 when it became a public cemetery district. The District owns and operates a cemetery located in Bardsdale at 1698 South Sespe Street. The cemetery and related District owned property is approximately 14.4 acres in size. The District provides burial and related services to residents and property owners in the District boundaries.

The District’s operations are overseen by a five-member Board of Trustees serving four-year terms. The two vacant Trustee positions will fulfill a term that will expire on January 4th, 2021. The trustee positions are appointed at large by the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation of 3rd District Supervisor Kelly Long.

Public cemeteries in California are among the earliest and oldest public facilities in the state and were in existence prior to the enactment of the first public cemetery law in 1909. Today, there are 253 public cemetery districts in California, including three districts in Ventura County: Bardsdale Cemetery District, Piru Cemetery District & El Rancho Simi Cemetery District. Public cemetery districts are special districts that are legally separate from any other unit of local government. Each district’s board of trustees is solely responsible for all aspects of district operations. Trustees must reside within the cemetery district boundaries and be registered voters within the district.

For more information, please contact Manuel Minjares in Supervisor Kelly Long’s office at 805-654-2276.

 
Photo of the Week: "Violent Sespe Creek upheaval" by Bob Crum. Photo data: Canon 7DMKII camera, manual mode, Tamron 16-300mm lens @110mm, exposure; ISO 5000, aperture f/11, shutter speed 1/200th of a second.
Photo of the Week: "Violent Sespe Creek upheaval" by Bob Crum. Photo data: Canon 7DMKII camera, manual mode, Tamron 16-300mm lens @110mm, exposure; ISO 5000, aperture f/11, shutter speed 1/200th of a second.
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A matter of intentions
Bob Crum
Bob Crum

The phenomenal super blood wolf moon lunar eclipse was hyped as a must watch event. Many of you watched. Answering my query, I wasn't surprised to hear that many of you agreed that 'twas not spectacular. However, others asked: Where in the photo is the man-in-the-moon churning green cheese? Good grief, I need to get a 1,000mm lens.

The photo of the week is a revisit of part of Sespe Creek after the recent storm. The storm that produced a deluge of storm-water runoff throughout the Sespe Creek watershed causing Sespe Creek to 1) become extraordinarily muddy and 2) rise quickly to a raging torrent.

I witnessed many who stopped on the Old Telegraph Road bridge over the Creek's east branch (actually the so-called overflow) and shot an overview photo to capture a broad expanse of the creek. I also have that ho-hum image. But such photos don't convey any sense of the enormous power of the turbulent creek as it roars downstream to the Santa Clara River.

Recall the many instances when I stated that a photo that tells a story without words is not only photojournalism, it's usually a more stimulating photo. A roaring Sespe Creek is exciting, but something else is quite extraordinary if one would look with photographer's eyes. (Remember that topic?) Stop and take a few minutes to watch the roaring torrent. Besides the loud din-and it was quite loud-you'll see the roaring creek became a contortionist at various locations.

Over decades of torrential rains, large boulders have ended up in many parts of the creek bed. After a storm, the water rises and the flow rate increases. When it hits an unmovable boulder, the water protests as it's forced to go around and/or over it. In the process, it contorts in numerous ways. Like snowflakes, no two splashes identical. Look closely at these areas of hyperactivity and you'll see many fabulous photo ops.

There's a massive boulder in the creek just north of the railroad bridge. It causes an enormous upheaval of the water distorting it in interesting and spectacular ways creating an exciting display.

After the perfunctory overview waterscape photos, I watched the chocolate milk for several minutes and envisioned the photo I wanted to make. With the onset of dusk, I needed to act quickly. ISO of 5000 was required to compensate for the low light at an f/11 aperture. Selecting the shutter speed was a quandary. Ultimately I selected 1/200th of a second to show some blur indicating fast flowing water. The result is the photo of the week.

The point is to demonstrate that by understanding the relationship between ISO, aperture and shutter speed, the photographer can create a photo for a specific purpose. I wanted to capture the enormous forces at play. BAM! Water slams into the boulder! BOOM! Unmovable boulder says not today H²O! Water heaves and screams in agony! My challenge: Capture the forces of nature. And of course, regular readers know how much I relish a photographic challenge.

Another purpose of this exercise is to illustrate, again, the benefits of acquiring photography eyes. Take time to look around. Observe! 'See' and engage the right hemisphere of your brain that performs tasks related to creativity and the arts. After all, photography is about creating photos!

I created the photo of the week as intended, i.e., a photo illustrating dynamic hydraulic forces. Did I succeed? That's up to you to decide. Happy photoing.

Send comments, suggestions and/or questions to: focusonphotography!@earthlink.net

 
At last night’s meeting the city council reappointed two members of the Public Arts Commissions and voted on subdivision improvement agreements with Hearthstone.
At last night’s meeting the city council reappointed two members of the Public Arts Commissions and voted on subdivision improvement agreements with Hearthstone.
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At last nights meeting the city council reappointed two members of the Public Arts Commissions, voted on subdivision improvement agreements with Hearthstone.

At the Fillmore City Council regular Tuesday meeting, the following actions took place:

RECOMMENDATION: SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HEARTHSTONE FOR TRACT MA 5520
The City Council approved the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement.

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The City Council to appoint two members to the Public Arts Commission. Both appointments are for a term ending in January 2023. The city council approved the reappointment of Joe Beebe and Robert (Bob) Crum to the Fillmore Public Arts Commission. Crum is presently serving as chairman of the Arts Commission, and chairman of the Active Adult Commission.

By unanimous vote, the city council approved a subdivision improvement agreement with Hearthstone for tract map 5520. The property involved is situated behind and to the east of El Dorado Estates south of highway 126. Development to occur in two phases... five tracts in phase 1, the remaining two tracts in phase two.

At the public hearing for new business 7B regarding the development impact fee amounts, two speakers addressed the Council stating that present development impact fees is a detriment to any future construction of low-income housing in Fillmore. After addressing their concerns, city manager David Rowlands requested Resolution No. 16-3676 regarding the issue of development impact fees be postponed to the February 26, 2019 council meeting to give staff additional time to revisit the topic and have better numbers to present for consideration. Motion to postpone passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned to closed session.

 
Sonshine Preschool would like to thank Fillmore’s Bank of the Sierra for its $1,500 donation made in November 2018 for their Outdoor Classroom. Photo courtesy Joanna Van Why.
Sonshine Preschool would like to thank Fillmore’s Bank of the Sierra for its $1,500 donation made in November 2018 for their Outdoor Classroom. Photo courtesy Joanna Van Why.
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Production company Horizon Scripted Television was filming in Fillmore this week for the TV show Animal Kingdom (nothing to do with Animal Planet station or the classic TV show). A bank robbery, complete with shots fired and a get-away car scene, was simulated at the old bank on the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street, Tuesday.
Production company Horizon Scripted Television was filming in Fillmore this week for the TV show Animal Kingdom (nothing to do with Animal Planet station or the classic TV show). A bank robbery, complete with shots fired and a get-away car scene, was simulated at the old bank on the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street, Tuesday.
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A large boulder slid down the hill at the end of Grand Avenue and came to a stop in the road during last week’s storm. Photo courtesy Katrionna Furness.
A large boulder slid down the hill at the end of Grand Avenue and came to a stop in the road during last week’s storm. Photo courtesy Katrionna Furness.
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The Sespe River looking north from Shiells Park bridge shows the muddy runoff from last week’s storm. Photos courtesy Katrionna Furness.
The Sespe River looking north from Shiells Park bridge shows the muddy runoff from last week’s storm. Photos courtesy Katrionna Furness.
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Photo of the Week "Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse" by Bob Crum. Photo data: Canon 7DMKII camera, Tamron 300mm lens with Tamron 1.4X telephoto converter, exposure; ISO 6400, aperture f/11, shutter speed 2 seconds.
Photo of the Week "Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse" by Bob Crum. Photo data: Canon 7DMKII camera, Tamron 300mm lens with Tamron 1.4X telephoto converter, exposure; ISO 6400, aperture f/11, shutter speed 2 seconds.
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Resistance was futile
Bob Crum
Bob Crum

I was ready! Knowing that the moon will be in constant motion, I installed my camera on a fluid video head on a tripod to facilitate tracking the moon easier than if on a conventional ball head. I was excited as I anticipated the big, bright full moon rising in the eastern sky. The excitement quickly dissipated as I realized that the sky hooks I put up to prevent clouds from obscuring the eclipse weren't working. At 6:30 pm, clouds filled the sky. Depressing but must persevere.

I patiently waited, optimistic that the clouds would disappear in time to reveal the grand event. At 7 pm, still cloudy! At 8 pm, still cloudy! Finally, intermittent clouds permitted brief glimpses of the moon.

For a while, clouds came and went, dancing in the sky, teasing us by showing glimpses of the lunar eclipse in progress. Alas, about 45 minutes before the full eclipse, the cloud cover cleared revealing the full glory of the moon. Except for seven readers of this column (you know who you are), 2,396,381 of my readers watched in awe.

Photographing the eclipse was not without some frustration. I was reminded again that often there are better tools for a given task than those on hand. My gear consisted of a Tamron 300mm lens coupled to a Tamron 1.4X teleconverter mounted on my Canon 7D Mark II camera. I installed the camera on a Manfrotto MHXPro-2W fluid video head mounted on a Manfrotto 290Extra tripod. I also used a cable shutter release. Furthermore, to minimize camera vibration, I enabled mirror lockup in the camera. All the while, I longed for a 6oomm lens. (sigh!)

As you might expect, I made a bunch of photos. Afterward, I remained perplexed. What was I thinking? The main feature of the eclipse was the moon going dark in the full shadow of the earth, right? So what's the point of photographing a dark moon in a black sky if you can't see the moon in the photo? Good grief. Furthermore, the darkness will drive ISO higher than the moon which causes maximum digital noise! Regardless, I have an exquisite photo of a dark moon traveling 2,288 miles per hour across a black sky.

Instead of the exquisite invisible moon photo, the photo of the week is a bright, colorful moon during the eclipse. Touted as a super blood wolf moon, a photo showing some color makes more sense. Not sure how the photo will appear in the newspaper in black & white, but look closely and hopefully you'll see little white dots: Stars! I love serendipity! How many stars do you count? Did you find eight? See the photo in color at fillmoregazette.com. But first, look again. In the moon's upper right quadrant see the never before photographed moonworkers making scrumptious lunar green cheese and, of course, astronomically smoooth moonshine! Both remain tariff-free so buy some soon!

Though I enjoyed the super blood wolf moon eclipse experience, I can't say that I was thrilled. In my opinion, it didn't seem to match the hyperbole. Sure, seeing the change from a bright, white moon to a reddish/orange orb and then go dark in the earth's shadow was interesting but not exciting. Thrilling would be watching the infamous cow chase a wolf over the blood moon. Maybe next year!

Please take a minute and email me your thoughts about your super blood wolf moon eclipse experience. Was it anticlimactic or were you thrilled?

BTW, there are many reports about hearing loud serendipitous howling. Well, ahem, did you really think that I could resist?

Send comments, questions or suggestions to: focusonphotography@earthlink.net

 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for California residents to assist in the disaster recovery effort in the aftermath of the Camp, Hill and Woolsey Wildfires in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

California residents who wish to apply for a job with FEMA should create a profile at USAjobs.gov. Many jobs will be opening in the coming weeks and months. Jobs will be posted for seven days only. Search key words: “FEMA Local Hire” and location: “California.”

FEMA officials suggest visiting the USAJOBS site often to view the most jobs available at any given time.

Some of the jobs needed include: Engineer, Floodplain Management Specialist, Geospatial Information Systems Specialist, Administrative Support Assistant, Insurance Specialist, Emergency Management Specialist, Equal Rights Advisor, Customer Service Representative, Analysts, Voluntary Agency Liaison, Resource Manager, Media Relations Specialist, Digital Communications Specialist, Mass Care Specialist, Applicant Services Specialist, Housing Coordinator and Reports Writer.

It is FEMA’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in every aspect of their employment and working conditions. FEMA supports the concept of affirmative employment to ensure that personnel policies and practices provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or retaliation/reprisal.

Those hired will join a recovery team already in place, composed of local and federal workers, voluntary agencies, and community organizations. Through temporary local employees, FEMA gains valuable community insights, provides jobs, and allows Californians to be on the front lines working in assisting in the state’s recovery.

 
Pictured above is a past Fillmore Flower Show held at the Fillmore Senior Center. Photos courtesy Jan Lee.
Pictured above is a past Fillmore Flower Show held at the Fillmore Senior Center. Photos courtesy Jan Lee.
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A bouquet by Judy Dunst thanking our first responders.
A bouquet by Judy Dunst thanking our first responders.
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Submitted by Jan Lee

Many of us have already made and broken our 2019 New Year’s resolutions. However, this is the year to keep a resolution to participate in the Fillmore Flower Show April 13 and 14 of this year. 2019 marks 100 years since the Flower Show became a tradition in Fillmore. The committee has special plans for the show this year. Our theme is “100 Years Celebrating Flowers.”

Originally, the flower show was a May Day celebration. To quote from an article in the Fillmore Herald from many years ago,” The idea for a flower show originated around 1913 when elementary schools offered a large framed print of George Washington (called the traveling award) to the school with the best display of wild flowers at the annual May Day Festival.” According to the article, San Cayetano Grammar School was awarded the print in 1913, Fillmore Grammar School in 1914 and Sespe Grammar School in 1915. The picture of GW then disappeared for a few years until Mountain View School was torn down and Carl Myers found the picture in the rubble. It was donated to the Fillmore Museum where is remains today.

Whether you are new in town or your family has been here for generations, don’t miss the Fillmore Flower Show this year. Nurture those plants, grow those flowers. Join your neighbors for a display of Fillmore’s beauty, both the flowers and the people.

 
On Wednesday, January 9th at 1:39pm in the 1300 block of Ventura Street a black Kia Sportage which was parked on the street and a beige Buick driving west-bound on Ventura St. collided. There were no injuries reported though the elderly driver was attended by paramedics. The crash is under investigation.
On Wednesday, January 9th at 1:39pm in the 1300 block of Ventura Street a black Kia Sportage which was parked on the street and a beige Buick driving west-bound on Ventura St. collided. There were no injuries reported though the elderly driver was attended by paramedics. The crash is under investigation.
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At Tuesday night’s school board meeting the Board approved resolutions, discussed the school financial audit, Measure V financial & Performance Audit, and budgets. The Superintendent was pleased to report the great progress Fillmore schools have been making with new programs that were introduced this school year.
At Tuesday night’s school board meeting the Board approved resolutions, discussed the school financial audit, Measure V financial & Performance Audit, and budgets. The Superintendent was pleased to report the great progress Fillmore schools have been making with new programs that were introduced this school year.
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Adopt Resolution No. 18-19-02 to Approve the Elimination of Classified Positions:
The Governing Board adopted Resolution No. 18-19-02 to approve the elimination of classified positions.

Accept 2017-2018 Fillmore Unified School District Financial Audit:
The Governing Board were presented with information and approved 2017-2018 Fillmore Unified School District Financial Audit.

Accept the June 30, 2018 Financial and Performance Audits of the Measure V General Obligation Bonds:
The Governing Board were presented with information and approved the June 30, 2018 Financial and Performance Audits of the Measure V General Obligation Bonds.

Governor’s Budget Proposal:
The Governing Board were presented with information regarding the Governor’s Budget Proposal. Information was presented by Assistant Superintendent, Andrea McNeill.

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

 
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