Board Meetings and Notice of Public Hearings
March 1, 2022
Information Item placed on board agenda- Proposed Redistricting.
Information Item placed on board agenda- Proposed Redistricting.
Mr. David Soldani, Attorney AALRR will provide a presentation on the process and timeline for creating trustee areas.
Only districts that elect by-trustee areas are immune from California Voting Rights Act ("CVRA") liability. The CVRA defines at-large elections as a methodology where candidates must simply reside in the District and are voted on by all of the District's voters. Ed. Code § 5030(a). The District currently uses an at-large system of electing its Board members.
Action Item- Approve Resolution 21-22-8 Initiating Process of Establishing Trustee Areas and Elections by Trustee Areas
The District wishes to ensure compliance with the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) or, at minimum, avoid the potential for costly litigation under the CVRA. In furtherance of this objective, the District intends to make the transition to a by-trustee area method of election in time for the next governing board member election in November of 2022.
March 15, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing posted on board agenda and on district website.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMPOSITION OF TRUSTEE AREAS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. will invite public input regarding the composition of trustee areas prior to the initiation of the map-drawing process.
The public hearing will be held at the Fillmore Unified School District
627 Sespe Ave.
Fillmore, CA
This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the Fillmore Unified School District would be divided into trustee areas and each Governing Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Governing Board member resides. The Governing Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Governing Board members are elected by voters of the entire Fillmore Unified School District.
COMPOSITION OF TRUSTEE AREAS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 5, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. will invite public input regarding the composition of trustee areas prior to the initiation of the map-drawing process.
The public hearing will be held at the Fillmore Unified School District
627 Sespe Ave.
Fillmore, CA
This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the Fillmore Unified School District would be divided into trustee areas and each Governing Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Governing Board member resides. The Governing Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Governing Board members are elected by voters of the entire Fillmore Unified School District.
The public hearings scheduled for April 5, 2022 and April 19, 2022, are for the purposes of receiving public input regarding the composition of the trustee areas to be formed and the criteria the demographer will be directed to consider in drafting trustee areas.
Questions or comments should be directed to Christine Schieferle, Superintendent.
Phone (805)524-6038, Email [email protected]
Phone (805)524-6038, Email [email protected]
April 5, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING
COMPOSITION OF TRUSTEE AREAS
The Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District invites public input regarding the composition of trustee areas prior to the initiation of the map-drawing process.
COMPOSITION OF TRUSTEE AREAS
The Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District invites public input regarding the composition of trustee areas prior to the initiation of the map-drawing process.
This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the Fillmore Unified School District would be divided into trustee areas and each Governing Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Governing Board member resides. The Governing Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Governing Board members are elected by voters of the entire Fillmore Unified School District.
The notice of public hearings is for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the composition of the trustee areas to be formed and the criteria the demographer will be directed to consider in drafting trustee areas.
The Notice of the public hearings was posted on the regularly scheduled board meeting agenda of March 15, 2022, with the public hearings scheduled for April 5, 2022, and April 19, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at the Fillmore Unified School District, 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA ., respectively.
Questions or comments should be directed to Christine Schieferle, Superintendent.
Phone (805) 524-6038, Email [email protected]
Phone (805) 524-6038, Email [email protected]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Redistricting of Trustee Election Areas
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 19, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. will hold its second meeting on this matter to invite public input regarding the composition of trustee areas prior to the initiation of the map-drawing process. The public hearing will be held at the Fillmore Unified School District, 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA. The public hearing is for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the composition of the trustee areas to be formed and the criteria the demographer will be directed to consider in drafting trustee areas.
This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the Fillmore Unified School District would be divided into trustee areas and each Governing Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Governing Board member resides. The Governing Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Governing Board members are elected by voters of the entire Fillmore Unified School District.
The notices for this public hearing were posted on the regularly scheduled board meeting agendas of March 15, 2022, and April 5, 2022, with the public hearing scheduled for April 19, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fillmore Unified School District, 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA .
The notices for this public hearing were posted on the regularly scheduled board meeting agendas of March 15, 2022, and April 5, 2022, with the public hearing scheduled for April 19, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fillmore Unified School District, 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA .
Questions or comments should be directed to Christine Schieferle, Superintendent.
Phone (805)524-6038, Email [email protected]
Link to Public Hearing Notice on FUSD Website-English/Spanish
Phone (805)524-6038, Email [email protected]
Link to Public Hearing Notice on FUSD Website-English/Spanish
April 19, 2022
Presentation Materials
Presentation Materials
PUBLIC HEARING
COMPOSITION OF TRUSTEE AREAS
The Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District invites public input regarding the composition of trustee areas prior to the initiation of the map-drawing process.
This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the Fillmore Unified School District would be divided into trustee areas and each Governing Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Governing Board member resides. The Governing Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Governing Board members are elected by voters of the entire Fillmore Unified School District.
The notices of public hearing are for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the composition of the trustee areas to be formed and the criteria the demographer will be directed to consider in drafting trustee areas.
The notices for this public hearing were posted on the regularly scheduled board meeting agendas of March 15, 2022, and April 5, 2022, with the public hearing scheduled for April 19, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fillmore Unified School District, 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA .
At the Board meeting of March 1, 2022, the Board adopted Resolution No. 21-22-08 directing the Superintendent and/or his designee, among other things, to initiate the process of changing the method of electing members of the Board, from the current at-large system whereby each member of the Board is elected by the registered voters of the entire District (Education Code section 5030(a)), to a method which provides that Board members residing in each trustee area will be elected by the registered voters of that particular trustee area (Education Code 5030(b)), in sufficient time for the new method of electing members of the Board to be in place for the November 2022 election.
Elections Code section 10010(a)(1) requires the District to hold at least two public hearings to invite community input regarding the composition of the trustee areas over a period not to exceed 30 days. “Composition of the trustee areas” includes factors such as visible natural and man-made geographical and topographical features, communities of interest, jurisdictional boundaries and population growth. The first such hearing was held on April 5, 2022. This is now the second such hearing.
Elections Code section 10010(a)(1) encourages political subdivisions to conduct outreach to the public, including to non-English-speaking communities, to explain the districting process and to encourage public participation. As such, the District has made notices regarding the process available in additional languages. [Spanish] To encourage public participation, the District has reached out to the public via social media, local newspaper, Fillmore Gazette and added a link to its webpage regarding the transition process:
https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2787171&type=d&pREC_ID=2308269
Updates and resources regarding the transition process will be posted on District social media and/or the webpage.
https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2787171&type=d&pREC_ID=2308269
Updates and resources regarding the transition process will be posted on District social media and/or the webpage.
After the public hearings are held, draft maps of the trustee areas may be drawn for consideration by the public and the Board.
Questions or comments should be directed to Christine Schieferle, Superintendent.
Phone (805) 524-6038, Email [email protected]
Phone (805) 524-6038, Email [email protected]
Revised - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TRUSTEE AREA MAPS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. will invite public input regarding the draft trustee area map plan scenarios which will be posted on April 26, 2022, on the FUSD website: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2787171&type=d&pREC_ID=2308269
The public hearing will be held at the Fillmore Unified School District, 627 Sespe Ave. Fillmore, CA. 93015.
This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the Fillmore Unified School District would be divided into trustee areas and each Governing Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Governing Board member resides. The Governing Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Governing Board members are elected by voters of the entire District.
At two previous public hearings held on April 5, 2022, and April 19, 2022, the District’s demographer received input into the creation of draft trustee area map plan scenarios. By law, the District must conduct at least two public hearings on the map plans prior to selecting a final by-trustee area election map plan for the election of Governing Board members commencing in November of 2022. This is the first such hearing.
A community forum has been scheduled for May 10th at 6:00 pm. at the FUSD office, 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA. 93015.
Questions or comments should be directed to Christine Schieferle, Superintendent.
Phone (805)524-6038, Email [email protected]
Phone (805)524-6038, Email [email protected]
May 3, 2022
Revised- PUBLIC HEARING
TRUSTEE AREA MAPS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. will invite public input regarding the draft trustee area map plan scenarios which will be posted on April 26, 2022, on the FUSD website: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2787171&type=d&pREC_ID=2308269
The public hearing will be held at the Fillmore Unified School District, 627 Sespe Ave. Fillmore, CA. 93015.
This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the Fillmore Unified School District would be divided into trustee areas and each Governing Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Governing Board member resides. The Governing Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Governing Board members are elected by voters of the entire District.
At two previous public hearings held on April 5, 2022, and April 19, 2022, the District’s demographer received input into the creation of draft trustee area map plan scenarios. By law, the District must conduct at least two public hearings on the map plans prior to selecting a final by-trustee area election map plan for the election of Governing Board members commencing in November of 2022. This is the first such hearing.
A community forum has been scheduled for May 10th at 6:00 pm. at the FUSD office, 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA. 93015.
Questions or comments should be directed to Christine Schieferle, Superintendent. Phone (805)524-6038, Email [email protected]
May 17, 2022
The Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District invites public input regarding the draft trustee area map plan scenarios which were posted April 26, 2022, on the FUSD website: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2787171&type=d&pREC_ID=2308269
In addition, the District made large maps available for public viewing and comments at the district office beginning on April 27, 2022.
At the Board meeting of March 1, 2022, the Board adopted Resolution No. 21-22-08 directing the Superintendent and/or his designee, among other things, to initiate the process of changing the method of electing members of the Board, from the current at-large system whereby each member of the Board is elected by the registered voters of the entire District (Education Code section 5030(a)), to a method which provides that Board members residing in each trustee area will be elected by the registered voters of that particular trustee area (Education Code 5030(b)), in sufficient time for the new method of electing members of the Board to be in place for the November 2022 election.
Elections Code section 10010(a)(1) requires the District to hold at least two public hearings to invite community input regarding the composition of the trustee areas over a period not to exceed 30 days. “Composition of the trustee areas” includes factors such as visible natural and man-made geographical and topographical features, communities of interest, jurisdictional boundaries and population growth. The District held these hearings on April 5, 2022, and April 19, 2022.
Elections Code section 10010(a)(1) encourages political subdivisions to conduct outreach to the public, including to non-English-speaking communities, to explain the districting process and to encourage public participation. As such, the District has made notices regarding the process available in additional languages. [Spanish] To encourage public participation, the District has reached out to the public via social media, local newspaper, Fillmore Gazette, and added a link to its webpage regarding the transition process: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2787171&type=d&pREC_ID=2308269
Updates and resources regarding the transition process will be posted on District social media and/or the webpage.
The District is now required to conduct a minimum of two (2) public hearings on the trustee area map plan scenarios prepared by its demographer before the board may select a final plan. Tonight is the second such public hearing.
The District also convened a Community Forum on May 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Fillmore USD Office, 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA., to solicit additional input on the draft map plan scenarios.
Questions or comments should be directed to Christine Schieferle, Superintendent. Phone (805) 524-6038, Email [email protected]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TRUSTEE AREA MAPS
TRUSTEE AREA MAPS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Fillmore Unified School District at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 7, 2022, at 6:30 P.M., will invite public input regarding the draft trustee area map plan scenarios.
The public hearing will be held at the Fillmore Unified School District 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA. 93015
The draft map plan scenarios can be found on the Fillmore Unified School District website: https://www.fillmoreusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2787171&type=d&pREC_ID=2308269
This public hearing is part of the statutory process for establishing a “by-trustee area” elections system. In a by-trustee area elections system, the Fillmore Unified School District would be divided into trustee areas and each Governing Board member would be elected by only the registered voters in the particular trustee area where the Governing Board member resides. The Governing Board is currently elected using an at-large elections system, in which all Governing Board members are elected by voters of the entire District.
At two previous public hearings, on April 5, 2022, and April 19, 2022, the District’s demographer received input into the creation of draft trustee area map plan scenarios. At a third public hearing held on May 3, 2022, the public was provided an opportunity to comment on draft map scenarios prepared by the District’s demographer. On May 17, 2022, a fourth public hearing will provide the opportunity for the public to comment on draft plan scenarios prepared by the District’s demographer. By law, the District must conduct at least two public hearings on the draft map plans prior to selecting a final by-trustee area election map plan for the election of Governing Board members commencing in November of 2022.
Questions or comments should be directed to Christine Schieferle, Superintendent. Phone (805) 524-6038, Email [email protected]