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Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Posted Date: 09/29/26 (12:01 PM)
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Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Request for Participation

Introduction

The Governing Board of the Golden Valley Unified School District is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders which will serve as the independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (“CBOC”) for the implementation of the Measure S School Facilities Bond program. 

Overview

Highlights

  • Background
  • Establishment of Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
  • Committee Responsibilities
  • Time Commitment and Term
  • Application
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Background

On June 6, 2006, voters residing within the Golden Valley Unified School District passed Measure S. Measure S is a $70 million bond measure that was approved on the June 6, 2006, ballot which authorizes funding for needed repairs, upgrades, and new construction projects to the schools within the Golden Valley Unified School District. Proposition 39 requires a 55% supermajority for approval; this bond was passed by 58.2%. 

Establishment of a Citizens' Oversight Committee

After a bond authorized under Proposition 39 is passed, state law requires that the Golden Valley Unified School District Governing Board appoint a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to work with the district. 

The Committee shall consist of at least seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Trustees from a list of candidates submitting written applications, and based on criteria established by Prop 39 as follows: 
  1. One (1) member shall be the parent/guardian of a child enrolled in the District, 
  2. One (1) member shall be both a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District and active in a parent teacher organization, such as the P.T.A. or school site council, 
  3. One (1) member active in a business organization representing the business community located in the District, 
  4. One (1) member active in a senior citizens’ organization, 
  5. One (1) member active in a bona-fide taxpayers association, 
  6. Two (2) members of the community at-large.

Committee Responsibilities

  • Inform the public of the expenditure of bond revenues
  • Review and report on the proper expenditure of taxpayers' money for school construction
  • Issue regular reports on the results of its activities

Time Commitment and Term

Members of the Citizens' Oversight Committee may serve for three consecutive terms of two years each. 

Application

If you wish to serve on this important committee, you may apply by selecting the Apply Here button. 

For more information, please contact Rosio Sandoval at rsandoval@gvusd.org. 
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