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Announcement Pacifica School District Seeks Volunteers for Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee for Measure O

ANNOUNCEMENT
PACIFICA SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
FOR INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
FOR MEASURE O

The Board of Trustees of Pacifica School District is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders which will serve as the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (β€œCOC”) for the implementation of the Pacifica School District’s Measure O and school facilities bond programs.

PROPOSITION 39 BOND ELECTION
On June 5, 2018 voters residing within the Pacifica School District passed Measure O . Measure O is a $55,000,000 bond measure that authorizes funding for needed repairs, upgrades, and new construction projects to the District’s elementary schools. Proposition 39 required a 55% supermajority for approval; Measure O was passed by 62.6%.

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with Education Code Section 15278(b), the Citizens’ Oversight Committee shall

  • Inform the public concerning the District's expenditure of Measure O bond proceeds;
  • Review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that Measure O bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in Measure o; and
  • Present to the Board in public session, an annual written report outlining their activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of Measure O bond proceeds.

The Bylaws which govern the Citizens’ Oversight Committee are attached to the Application.

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APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
All appointments will be made by the Board of Trustees from applications submitted to the District.

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN SERVING?
If you wish to serve on this important committee, an application can be obtained at www.pacificasd.org, Information on Measure O, or at the Pacifica School District office located at 375 Reina Del Mar Ave. Please review the committee Bylaws for more information about the committee’s role and responsibilities which is attached to the application. Completed applications should be sent to the Superintendent’s Office of Pacifica School District.

Pacifica School District
375 Reina Del Mar Ave
Pacifica, Ca 94044
650-738-6600

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