The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Conejo Valley Unified School District for the 2016-2017 school year to recognize outstanding educators with its Teacher of the Month recognition program. On Tuesday, May 23rd, Gia Jantz, and english teacher at Sycamore Canyon Elementary was named CVUSD’s May 2017 Teacher of the Month. On Wednesday, May 24th, Armita Mehrabi-Hashemi, a math teacher at Westlake High School, was honored as the June 2017 Teacher of the Month. 

Steve Lepire has been announced as the next principal of Newbury Park High School (NPHS), beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. The official announcement was made at the district’s Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 2nd. This will be Mr. Lepire’s second position within Newbury Park High School’s administration, having served previously as their assistant principal from 2003 until 2008. 

The Board of Education (Board) of the Conejo Valley Unified School District has initiated its process for selecting a new superintendent.  As a district, we are committed to keeping our employees and the public informed on the progress of this very important role of our Board.

At the Special Board Meeting this evening, May 1st, the Board decided to pursue advice from the Ventura County Office of Education on various possibilities, including exploring acting, interim and permanent appointments for superintendent.  A tentative Board meeting schedule dedicated to superintendent succession planning has been created.

Three secondary schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) were named Gold Ribbon Schools on Tuesday, including Colina Middle School, Redwood Middle School and Westlake High School.  The Gold Ribbon Awards recognize California schools that have developed innovative programs that support rigorous academic standards and a positive school environment.