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Secondary campuses open

Shorter state tests planned for the spring

■ Assessments cancelled

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Safety measures in place for new hybrid instruction

Students are back on Clovis Unified’s interme-diate and high school campuses as schools are continuing to bring students back through Janu-ary for those who opted for the new hybrid model of in-person instruction. Required health and safety protocols, developed with the Fresno County Department of Public Health, are being followed and were designed to meet guidelines should Fresno County move between COVID tiers.These plans will continue to be monitored. Clockwise, from above: Clovis High,AP Biol-ogy teacher Joni Sumter guides a lab with stu-dents as junior Abigail Dockstader studies a specimen for a photosynthesis experiment. Kast-ner Intermediate students arrive to campus by bus. Kastner AB teacher Ian Hall conducts a si-multaneous Zoom and in-person lesson.A sign reminds students about safety requirements. Kastner student Ian McDougal asks Mr. Hall a question in class.

Photos special to CUSD Today by Ron Webb

The State Board of Education unanimously approved in November the use of shorter standardized tests in English language arts and math this spring, creating a path for collecting critical student data amidst COVID-19 uncertain-ties.
“Our schools and educators need flexibility, options, and ongoing support as they continue to navigate tremendous challenges and collect data across multiple measures to fully understand student learning,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
Like other states, California is required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act to assess student learning as a condition of re-ceiving certain federal funds. In a letter to state education chiefs, the U.S. Department of Education indicated they would not cur-rently consider a waiver and that states should
prepare to administer tests in the spring.
The State Board’s approval of shorter Smarter Balanced assessments in English language arts and math for grades 3– 8 and 11 reflects California’s commitment to supporting schools by providing testing options.
The shorter assessments will reduce student testing time, which now takes from seven to eight hours in total. Guidance regarding test administration will include flexible options to meet the unique contexts of each district or school.
The tests will cover all academic standards, which describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Spring testing will provide the first statewide snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on student learning.
The State Board of Education has not yet modified re-quirements regarding secondary students taking the science test. Currently, students must take the state science test once during high school. Clovis Unified gives that test to students in 11th grade. Because state testing was cancelled last spring because of COVID, students who are now 12th-graders have not taken the science test. Unless the requirement is modified, both 11th and 12th grade students would need to take the exam in the spring.

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Voters approve Measure A; upgrades to begin in January

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Thanks to the passage of Measure A, the district’s facilities bond on the No-
vember ballot, Clovis Unified will soon take additional aim against COVID by upgrading air filtration systems in every classroom, school building and district facility.
Work will begin in January on
adding Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization sys-tems to all of the district’s 2,600 air duct units in order to enhance air quality.
“The system filters out 99% of COVID, SARS, influenza and other contagions,” said Denver Stairs, CUSD Assistant Superin-

tendent of Facility Services.“These upgrades are not only an additional defense against contagious illnesses, but are also effective at minimizing particulates like ash,
dust and other allergens to improve indoor air quality into the future.”
The HVAC upgrades are just one of several projects now moving for-ward because of the bond. Others starting in the next months include:
■ Planning and installation of an auto-matic door-locking system at every school. The systems will allow for added safety in case of a threat, with administrators having the ability to lock every exterior school door with the touch of one button.

■ Construction of a new six-classroom wing and modernization of the adminis-tration building at Dry Creek Elementary. Work will start by March on the Nees and Armstrong avenues school that has a capacity shortage.
■ Developing initial designs of an edu-cational center to be located in the southeast portion of the district off the Clinton Align-ment in Fresno. The center will include an intermediate school (to open in 2025) and high school (to open in 2027) to ease sub-stantial overcrowding in that area.
“We are very grateful for the community

➤ Please see Upgrade, Page 7

The bond’s passage will allow us to
continue providing a safe, high-quality learning environment for our students now and into the future.

Denver Stairs Assistant Superintendent of Facility Services

Help your school – and maybe win Airpods

You and your child will be entered for a chance to win gift cards or Apple Airpods for completing a household income survey by Dec. 15. An ac-curate count of students qualifying for support services helps our schools receive much-needed state funding. To promote participation, those completing the survey by Dec. 15 will be entered in a drawing for two $100 and four $50
Visa gift cards; there will also be a free set of Airpods given to one student in each of the five CUSD school areas.
Complete the Income Survey online using your Parent-Connect log in at https://qweb.clovisusd.k12. ca.us/ FSOnline/Main/Login and selecting “Submit a 20-21 Household Survey.” Students of families meeting state guidelines for eligibility also can receive assistance with college application and testing fees, reduced internet and mobile phone services and other support.

New members
join Clovis Unified’s Governing Board

The Clovis Unified Governing Board has two new members following the recent election and a board member retirement. David DeFrank and Yolonda Moore will take the oath of office Dec. 11 as they are formally sworn in by U.S. District Court Judge Stan Boone to serve a four-year term on the board. They replace outgoing members Ginny Hovsepian (retiring) and Chris Casado.
The board has seven members total, and four seats were on the ballot in November.
Incumbent members Dr. Steven Fogg and Hugh Awtrey were both re-elected to serve another term.
The additional three board member seats – currently occupied by Susan Hatmaker, Tiffany Stoker Madsen and Betsy Sandoval – will be open for election in 2022.

Signing Day ...

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Fresno County honors Kastner officer

A Clovis Unified employee who once patrolled the streets of Fresno and Parlier as a police officer won the prestigious Barnett Education Award Nov. 22 at the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Educator of the Year celebration.
“No matter where I was or what unit I worked for [as a police officer], there was always a recurring theme. I always felt like there was a need for someone to spend more time with kids and try to be a positive role model,” said Jesse Ceron about his past work with kids who were involved in drugs, street crimes and gangs.
Ceron joined Clovis Unified 14 years ago as resource officer for Kastner Intermediate, he said, “to fulfill my dream of working with students.”
While Ceron keeps the Thunderbirds’ campus and community safe, he makes it a top priority to connect with its students.
During pre-COVID times, he could be seen at school giving fist bumps and high-fives to kids who all know his name. Ceron is deliberate to build relationships with stu-dents, keeping a special eye out for those struggling or getting into trouble. “I understand that when students make bad choices or have suffering grades, it is usually an indication that something else is going on. … I do whatever I can to help them.”
He stepped up to become the advisor for the Latino Club when it started four years ago, and it quickly became

Photo special to CUSD Today by Ron Webb. During pre-COVID times, Kastner Intermediate Resource Officer Jesse Ceron made a point to get to know students on campus and often gave them fist bumps.

the most popular club on campus with more than 100 students of all ethnicities attending. He brought in inspiring guest speakers to show what is possible, and then grew the program to include hosting Clovis Unified’s first-ever Middle School Latino Success Conference that is now an annual event.
Ceron also reaches out to the nearby Kastner community, taking care to be kind and offering resources to those in

need. The school is located on a busy street near apartments and shops, and several in the area affectionately call him “Tio,” which is uncle in Spanish.“I try to get them to see these are all of our kids and they are our future. We need to protect them, and with their help, the kids can be suc-cessful.”
The Barnett Award recognizes both excellence in edu-cation and community service. The FCSS Educator of the Year Awards were broadcast on a local television station this year due to gathering re-
strictions. Clovis Unified had top-three finalists in the program’s three edu-cation categories.
Congratulations to Of-ficer Ceron (employee category); Liberty El-ementary Princi-
pal George Pe-tersen (admin-istrator catego-ry); and Clo-vis	East teacher Der-
rick Davis (teacher cat-egory).

➤ ANNOUNCEMENTS

Asbestos management plan in place Clovis Unified’s Asbestos management plan for the 2020-

21 school year is available to review at all CUSD schools and the district office at 1450 Herndon Ave., in Clovis.
In compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), Clovis Unified School District is providing written notification of the availability of the asbestos management plan for public inspection at each school site and at the district office. The management plan includes inspection records as well as documentation of any asbestos removal that has occurred at the site. Arrangements may be made to review these plans by contacting the district’s asbestos coordinator, Adam Belmont at 327-9491.
During the past school year, the district conducted two required six-month surveillance AHERA inspection at all sites. This included inspecting all known asbestos locations and reporting any changes in condition. Additionally, licensed contractors performed asbestos removal work at Clovis West, Clovis High, Fancher Creek and Sierra Outdoor School. For each of these projects, the district retained the services of a certified asbestos consulting firm to monitor the work and ensure compliance with all regulations and requirements.
If you have any questions or would like additional in-

formation about the district’s asbestos program, please contact Adam Belmont at the number above.

Free meals for kids
Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals at are available at no cost weekdays as part
of a program by the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture. Children ages 1 to 18 may receive the free meals every school day. Daily menus and nutritional in-formation can be viewed on participating school websites.
For participating sites, pickup times and more information, visit cusd.com/campuscatering.

CUSD holiday closures
Clovis Unified schools will be closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 4 for Winter Break.
The Clovis Unified District Office at Herndon and Sunnyside avenues will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1.

— SPECIAL EDUCATION —
The following upcoming free online webinars will be offered by the CUSD Special Education Department’s Family Resource Center. For more information or to inquire about an interpreter, please call 327-8455.
■ “Reaching Students Impacted by Adversity, Trauma or Foster Placement,”6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 19 online. Presentation by the Diagnostic Center of Central California. Learn about current research findings; solutions for systemic and individual student needs; and resources available. RSVP at https://tinyurl. com/FRCadversity and a Zoom link will be sent to you. Details: 327-8455.
■ “All About 504 Plans,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23, online. Presentation by Clovis Unified 504 Coordinator Wendy Karsevar and staff. Learn about how students qualify; ac-commodations and modifications; and the difference between a 504 plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP). RSVP to: https://tinyurl.com/FRC504 and a Zoom link will be sent to you. Details: 327-8455.
■“Exceptional Person Award”nomination window will be from Jan. 1 to March 5. The award given by Clovis Unified’s Special Education Department recognizes indi-viduals who are helping students with special needs. Nom-inations will be taken online at: https://tinyurl.comExPer20-21. Details: 327-8455.

AROUND THE DISTRICT

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Photo special to CUSD Today. A drawing by Cedarwood second-grader JeffVargas is on the front dash of a Fresno County fire truck.

Cedarwood shows support
Second- through fifth-grade students at Cedarwood El-ementary made pictures and notes for local Cal Fire fire-fighters on the front lines of the Creek Fire. Teacher Blair Markland organized the effort as a way for those affected by the nearby fire in the Shaver Lake area to offer their gratitude to the first responders. She worked with local Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig to get the items delivered.
“The pictures and letters that Cedarwood Elementary sent Cal Fire brightened their day and lifted their spirits,” Magsig said.

Carly Cares
Reagan Elementary fifth-grader Carly Bessey filled two large shopping carts with supplies for Creek Fire firefighters and evacuees after holding a fundraiser selling lemonade and hot chocolate. The young Timberwolf calls her efforts “Carly Cares,” and she has previously made donations from her fundraisers to homeless shelters and pet shelters. “Carly has a servant’s heart and shares kindness and love to those in need,” said Reagan Principal Pamela Hoffhaus.“She is an amazing young lady with true Wolfpack
spirit.”

Creek fire donations
Oraze Elementary students and community, like many other schools in the district, showed excellent character and caring when they responded to the need of Creek Fire victims and first responders with a donation drive. Two Jeeps were loaded with supplies. There were snacks, food and drinks for firefighters, and a wide range of donations for those displaced that included baby wipes, toiletries, laundry detergent, pet food and non-perishable food items.

Visitor at Weldon
During Red Ribbon Week in October, kindergartners at Weldon Elementary had a special visitor. Clovis Police Corporal Chris Hutchison joined Catherine Alkire’s class

Clovis High fight song turns 50

Choir students at Clovis High helped celebrate the     song, “On Wisconsin!” Doc told Balakian to write one 50th birthday of the Cougars’ Fight Song by creating a     just for the school, and so he did. Later a contest was virtual performance of it that was shared on the school’s     held among the students to write the lyrics for the song, social media, along with some school history.                      and sisters Barbara and Becky Smith won, earning a $25 The 1969 CHS Band Director Patrick Balakian men-     prize to share. The song debuted in 1970 and has tioned to then Superintendent Floyd Buchanan that     continued to create fond memories for Cougars ever
Clovis High at that time was using someone else’s fight	since.

on Zoom to talk about making good choices and saying     dog had to go to school, learn and take tests just like them. no to dangerous drugs. “Drugs can make people act in a     He also told the kindergartners the special name used in way that isn’t safe, and sometimes not think right,” he said.     the department for the dogs – “K9s.” Said Mrs. Alkire, Along with his Red Ribbon Week message, Hutchison     “Boys and girls, you have learned the letter ‘K’ and the
also showed the young students toy stuffed animal replicas	number ‘9’.”
of the department’s police and drug-sniffing dogs and ex-	Hutchison offered to visit the students when it is possible plained what they do. “Murphy” is specially trained to     and bring Murphy. The children gave him a unanimous detect illegal drugs. The children were fascinated that the     Zoom thumbs up.

Grammy winner visits T’Wolves Clovis East Choir teacher Cameron Clarno had a special guest zoom

into his class recently. Grammy winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre joined in to talk with Clarno’s class about his process of creating music as well as his inspirations.
Some of the choir students got to see his work performed at the Mormon Tabernacle last year right before COVID hit, and they were excited to now have the chance to actually talk with him.
The T’Wolves band and choir have plans to collaborate together to perform Whitacre’s song “Sleep” when students return to campus.

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There is still much to be grateful for in 2020

By Eimear O’Farrell, Ed.D. Superintendent

AS I sit down to write this message to our Clovis Unified com-munity, having
just turned the calendar to De-cember, I cannot help but marvel at the year we have experienced
Ed.D.
togRefl.ecting	Eimear O’Farrell, back on the past
12 months, it is hard to imagine our day-to-day routine when the calendar first turned to January 2020 – the bustle of activities that filled our schedules, the academic and athletic competitions, plays and concerts that made up our students’ busy days. Little did we know the year that awaited us, the upheaval through which we would persevere, and the path we would forge through uncharted territo-ry… together.
It has been a wild ride, and one that has likely had more downs than ups. It’s been hard, and it’s tested who we are and what we stand for in ways never experienced in our lifetime. At the same time, it has revealed to me things for which I’m more grateful than ever before.
I’m grateful for our parents.You care for your kids and, while opin-ions may differ from one another about your preferred schedules, in-structional options and timelines for returning to campuses, you want what is best for your children. Juggling your own remote work responsibilities while shepherding your students’ as they learned their sight words or AP calculus, you’ve put your own fears and uncertain-ties aside to be there for your kids. I’m grateful for our em -ployees. From that first day in March, I have witnessed our team move mountains to support stu-

dents and their families. We hated learning and then to a more robust circumstances, would have been to close our campuses and fought online instructional model in a ruled impossible, but we did it be-through a massive shift to distance timeframe that, under any other cause education is our passion. In

LESSONS

Inspirations by, for and from our CUSD students

Photo special to CUSD Today by Ron Webb. Oraze Elementary student Lincoln Beltz sends an “air hug” to his teacher, Kristen Lofgren, as the two greet each other during the first days of in-person instruction.

“Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

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the thick of the state’s lockdown, our campus catering and trans-portation employees didn’t shelter at home, but instead continued to hand out meals to nourish our stu-dents, while our custodial team continued to clean and disinfect our facilities to ensure the safest possible working environment for those employees onsite.
Entire educational teams, pur-chasing and our technology spe-cialists were responsible for obtain-ing and distributing more than 20,000 computers and 5,000 hot spots in the past eight months to eliminate barriers faced by our stu-dents. Teachers, school psychologists, counselors, transition team mem-bers, school nurses and many others have watched over the emotional wellness of our students as well. I’m grateful for their mindfulness of our kids’ emotional state given the tumult they are experiencing in their young lives.
I’m thankful, too, for you, our entire community.While not unified in its hopes and desires for every element of our COVID response, as a whole you have supported our schools through an unheralded time. Education is a critical com-ponent of the total well-being of our community, and in Clovis Uni-fied it really is a team effort.
Passage of Measure A in No-vember humbled us beyond words. In a season where we were kept from opening our schools to stu-dents, you recognized that the long-term value of an investment in Clo-vis Unified was of greater good than the frustrations of the finite pandemic through which we are living.
Many times over the course of the spring, as we navigated gradu-ation, grades and giving kids grace, I expressed a heartfelt sentiment, “Together, we’ve got this!” As we enter a new year, full of its own unknown, I am equally confident that if we use that same philosophy moving forward, there is nothing we cannot accomplish. And, for that too, I’m grateful!

Holiday suggestions during COVID time

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Clovis Unified students continue to demonstrate resilience and optimism during the most unusual of years. While the upcoming holidays are often a time of joy, they may add a layer of complexity to an already challenging year for students and families.
The following are ways parents can help their children stay positive and have social and emotional health during the holidays. These were gathered from CUSD psychologists David Weber and Jonathan Logan; the American Academy of Pediatrics; the National Association of School Psychologists; and other resources. (Note: For suggested activities, follow COVID health and safety guidelines as appropriate, including wearing a mask, social distancing and washing hands of-ten.)
■ Create new traditions: This could be the perfect year to establish a new, quarantine-friendly tradition or two! Is there a holiday recipe you’ve always wanted to test but haven’t had time? Make a family activity out of it. Perhaps this is the year to make homemade gifts for friends. If your family can’t see relatives in person, do a mini-version of your extended family traditions with your immediate family, or do them with extended family over Zoom. Moving these online could let you add relatives from across the country who might otherwise not be able to attend.
■ Give back: Encourage your kids to use their unique talents to help others. They can help a neighbor with yardwork, write notes of encouragement for seniors or make holiday cards to be delivered to a shelter.Your family might hold a canned food drive in your neighborhood to donate

to a nonprofit organization that helps those in need.Whatever your child enjoys doing, ask him or her to think about how he or she can use that gift to help someone else.
■ Practice gratitude:Look for the good around you, big and small – like rain that clears the air and is followed by blue skies, or a pet that keeps your child company while doing online school from home, or those simple reminders of positive memories such as holiday music, decorations or favorite meals. Consider posting a family “gratitude list” in a central location of your home that each member of the family adds to every day. Ask your kids to think about people in their life they appreciate and write them a note or give them a call to express that sentiment.
■ Monitor the news: Be intentional about the amount of news followed in your home regarding the pandemic. Stay informed but be careful not to obsess over dangers and warnings of COVID. There are many uplifting news stories of selflessness and support. Start following positive news outlets and social media accounts (lots of cute animal accounts and video channels!) that make you and your kids smile.
■ Dive into a project:Productivity is a natural boost for mental health. It gives us something we can control in a time of uncertainty and can be rewarding for parents and kids alike! Is there a closet or shelf that needs organizing? A digital photo album to create? A 500-piece puzzle to work on as a family? Maybe it’s time to learn new holiday songs. Consider allowing your child to plan a special activity or tradition that gives them a sense of control.
■ Ask, listen and validate: Although it doesn’t help to fixate on negative feelings of sadness or fear, it is crucial to

acknowledge they exist. Ask your kids how they’re feeling about the change in holiday traditions this year. What are they excited or sad about? Listen to their answers without the goal of fixing things or changing their minds. Validate their feelings and reassure them that it’s OK and natural to feel angry, sad or disappointed. Remind them that you are there to listen if they need to talk or vent.
■ Maintain physical health: Enjoy those late family movie nights, those afternoon naps, and those delectable holiday desserts! But remember to also schedule time to be active, get outside when weather permits, make quality sleep a priority, and eat those fruits and veggies. Limit screen time, especially late at night. Take a family walk or bike ride. ■ Remember self care: Self care nurtures our soul, im-proves our mood and can make us smile from the inside out. Have your child (and do this for yourself, as well!) make a list of 10 things that make him or her feel good. Then, have your child select an item each day to do – it doesn’t have to be big in order to change one’s attitude and outlook! Some ideas are listening to music, reading a book, playing fetch with the dog, pulling out toys that haven’t played been with for a while and rediscovering them or planning a video chat with friends. (Additional suggestions for parents include watching a holiday movie, taking a bath, doing an online yoga class or working on a winter garden.) It is important not to neglect self care as it builds our
resilience and helps us push through tough times!
■ More details: Should you have any concerns about your child’s social emotional wellness, Clovis Unified has support resources available. Contact your child’s teacher for more information.
— Reported by Kellie Feramisco/CUSD Communications

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Publishing & Editorial Clovis Unified School District 1450 Herndon Avenue Clovis, CA 93611 Telephone (559) 327-9094 Fax (559) 327-2957 cusdtoday@cusd.com Kelly Avants, APR
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CUSD Governing Board Members

Hugh H.Awtrey	David DeFrank	Steven G. Fogg, M.D. 437-6580                                   327-9105                                  269-7000

Susan Hatmaker	Tiffany Stoker Madsen	Yolanda Moore	Elizabeth J. Sandoval 288-2743                      392-1014                      327-9150                      291-7574

CUSD Administration

Eimear O’Farrell, Ed.D.	Norm Anderson Superintendent                                                    Deputy Superintendent
327-9100	327-9107

Robyn Castillo, Ed.D.	Corrine Folmer	Barry Jager	Michael Johnston Associate Superintendent      Associate Superintendent Associate Superintendent Associate Superintendent
Instructional Services	School Leadership	Human Resources and	Administrative Services 327-9373                            327-9350                   Employee Relations                  327-9110
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Photo special to CUSD Today by Ron Webb. Five wrestlers who are members of Buchanan’s state champion wrestling team – the Bears have won California’s top spot five years in a row – signed to compete in college ranging from Annapolis to University of Illinois.

40 Clovis Unified athletes sign letters

Forty senior student-ath-letes in Clovis Unified schools signed Letters of Intent recently, including five Buchanan wrestlers and four Clovis West girls bas-ketball players from the schools’	championship teams.
Other athletes to sign in-cluded standout players from football, soccer, swim-ming, water polo and more who will play for colleges including West Point, An-napolis, Fresno State and

Cal Berkeley. Congratula-tions to:
Buchanan High: Rocco Contino, wrestling, Univer-sity of Virginia; Raymond Lopez, wrestling,West Point; George Ruiz, wrestling,An-napolis; Maximo Renteria, wrestling, University of Illi-nois; Carlos Negrete Jr., wrestling, North Dakota State; Jake Bettencourt, golf, Fresno State; Olivia Garcia, basketball, Fresno Pacific University; Claire Raley, soft-ball, Utah State; Marissa Fondtain, softball, UC San Diego; Taylor Phillips, soc-cer, San Jose State; Brenden Ashman, golf, Cal State Fullerton; Tarryn DeBen -edetto, volleyball, Colorado Christian University; Taylor Finley, volleyball, University of Saint Katherine; Lauren Fowler, track and field, New Mexico; Bo Olsen, track and field, Fresno Pacific Uni-versity; Josh Williams, base-ball, UC Santa Barbara
Clovis East High: Kacy Wicks, water polo, San Diego State; Jacob Tafoya, football, Air Force; Caitlyn Perales, softball, Dominican University
Clovis High: Keanu Williams, football, Univer-sity of Oregon; Samantha Tristan, soccer, Fresno State;

Photo special to CUSD Today. Clovis West’sValley championship team had four players sign, including Kendall Jackson, heading to Concordia University.

Isabella Ander son, soccer,	soccer, California State Uni-Fresno State; Shaley Garza,	versity, Northridge
soccer, Fresno Pacific Uni-           Clovis West High: Ash-versity; LibbyAlexander, wa-      lynne Davis, volleyball,West ter polo, UC Irvine; Julia      Virginia State University; Price, volleyball,Indiana Wes-      Kianna Cortez-Garcia, soc-leyan University                         cer, California State Uni-Clovis North High:      versity, East Bay; Cole An-Gabriel Jett, swim and dive,      derson, basketball, UC Santa University of California,      Barbara; Samuel Otta, water Berkeley; Jeffrey Forbes,      polo, UC Irvine; Justyce swim and dive,Washington      Harris, basketball, Concor-University in St. Louis; Rees      dia University; Kendall Jack-Kent, baseball, Saint Mary’s      son, basketball, Concordia College; Emma Brown, soc-      University; Jada Oatman, cer, California Polytechnic      basketball, Fresno Pacific State University, San Luis      University; Nikki Tom, bas-Obispo; Sydney Hancock,      ketball, UC Irvine; Austin volleyball, Colorado State      Lane, swim and dive, Uni-
University; Christian Silva,	 versity of Pittsburgh. Upgrade:

FROM PAGE ONE support of our district’s on-going growth. The bond’s passage will allow us to con-tinue providing a safe, high-quality learning environment for our students now and
into the future,” Stairs said. “We’re ready and excited to get started.”
Additional bond projects over the next years will occur at Clovis West High, Clark Intermediate, Mercedes Ed-wards Theatre, Clovis East High, Sierra Outdoor School, Reyburn Intermediate, Cole Elementary, Clovis East High and Temperance-Kutner El-ementary, in addition to oth-er all-school improvements. For details about these projects or more informa-tion, visit: www.cusd.com/
bond2020.

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