[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9997]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING JEFFREY L. BAARSTAD

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2015

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
Jeffrey L. Baarstad, an influential and respected educator who has been 
committed to the success of our community, and has bestowed an 
immeasurable and remarkable quality of education upon students in 
Ventura County.
  For over a decade, Superintendent Baarstad has served the Conejo 
Valley Unified School District with an unwavering commitment to the 
education of over 20,000 students within 27 schools throughout the 
district. The Conejo Valley Unified School District is an essential 
resource for many residents of Ventura County and is one of the top 
ranked school districts in California thanks to the dedication of 
outstanding educators like Superintendent Baarstad.
  The Conejo Valley Unified School District serves as a beacon, which 
continues to lead the way towards a higher standard of quality 
education and academic success for countless children across our 
community. The work that the Conejo Valley Unified School District has 
accomplished, with Dr. Baarstad at its helm, has been recognized for 
its distinction by many national and state organizations. In 2010, Dr. 
Baarstad became the Superintendent of Conejo Valley Unified School 
District, and only three years later was recognized as Superintendent 
of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators for 
his outstanding work.
  Extraordinary educators like Superintendent Baarstad exemplify 
Ventura County's commitment to education. Although Superintendent 
Baarstad will be retiring from Conejo Valley Unified School District, 
he is leaving a significant mark on public education throughout the 
region, and an immense impact on our community. I am certain his work 
will continue to inspire educators in their own commitment to providing 
an excellent education to students in Ventura County.
  For these reasons, I graciously thank Superintendent Baarstad for his 
unwavering dedication as an educator for the past 35 years. It has been 
my sincere pleasure to work with Dr. Baarstad, whose influence will 
extend to many future generations.

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