This document discusses the Clovis Unified School District in California and how its practices resemble and sometimes deviate from the principles of quality guru W. Edwards Deming. It notes that Clovis places strong emphasis on measurement, accountability, and using data to continually improve and support teachers. While never directly influenced by Deming, the district's former superintendent is sometimes referred to as practicing "Deming-style" leadership through his focus on setting clear goals, cultivating trust, and removing barriers to success.