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Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
Background Information
On June 3, 2014, voters passed two Bond Measures:
Petaluma City (Elementary) School District Measure E, a $21 million bond issue
Petaluma Joint Union High School District Measure C, a $68 million bond issueFunds from the bond issues will be used to improve the quality of education, repair deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems, upgrade inadequate electrical systems, increase student access to 21st-century technology, renovate P.E. fields and facilities for school and community use, and modernize/renovate classrooms, restrooms, and school facilities.
On September 9, 2014, the Board of Education adopted Resolution 1415-13 confirming the appointment of Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Members. The Citizens’ Oversight Committee of Petaluma City Schools District (the “COC”) was formed pursuant to Measures E and C for the purpose of actively reviewing and reporting on the expenditure of Measure E and C bond proceeds. The COC is required to advise the public, through at least one report per year which shall be made available on the District’s website, as to whether the District is in compliance.
Role of the COC:- Inform the public concerning the expenditure of bond revenues, and
- Actively review and report on the proper expenditure of taxpayers' money for school construction
- Advise the public as to whether a school district is in compliance with the requirements of paragraph three of subdivision B of Section 1 of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution.
- Provides that bonded indebtedness incurred by a school district for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities include certain accountability requirements.
- Provides that bonded indebtedness incurred by a school district for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities include certain accountability requirements.
Voter Pamphlets
Petaluma City (Elementary) School District Measure "E" Voter's Pamphlet
Petaluma Joint Union High School District Measure "C" Voter's Pamphlet
Resolution to Form Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee
Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee Members
Chair - Jerry Matacia (High School District Representative)
Members -
- Alice Christensen (Tax Payer’s Organization)
- Tim Scheele (Senior Citizens' Organization)
- Phoebe Ellis (High School District Site Council Representative)
- Michael Webb (Elementary School District Site Council Rep)
Vacancies:
- Business Organization Representative
- Elementary School District Representative
Staff Member - Chris Thomas (Chief Business Official)
Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
Continuing Disclosure Annual Report
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018
Measures "E" and "C" General Obligation Bond Building Fund Audit Report
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018
Agendas
- March 16, 2023
- February 16, 2023 (postponed)
- March 7, 2022
- February 1, 2022
- January 10, 2022 (postponed)
- December 13, 2021 (canceled due to emergency)
- January 8, 2020
- December 18, 2019
- October 2, 2019
- June 18, 2019
- May 3, 2018
- April 12, 2018
- February 9, 2017
- October 18, 2016
- March 10, 2016
- January 14, 2016
- October 8, 2015
- June 11, 2015
- March 19, 2015
- December 11, 2014
Minutes
- October 2, 2019
- June 18, 2019
Supporting Documentation
Upcoming Meeting Dates
- TBA