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 issue  

Funds 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:

1. Inform the public concerning the expenditure of bond revenues, and
2. Actively review and report on the proper expenditure of taxpayers' money for school construction
3. 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.
   1. 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

Resolution 1415-13 of the Board of Education of the Petaluma City (Elementary) School District and Petaluma Joint Union High

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, 2022

Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021

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, 2022

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

• June 20, 2023
• 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

• October 2, 2019

Upcoming Meeting Dates

• TBA