- Actively review and report on the expenditure of voter-approved bonds
- Receive and review copies of annual performance and financial audits
- Present an annual written report to the Board of Trustees
As such, the Oxnard School District has created a Citizen’s Oversight Committee to oversee the Measure “D” bond program. The Oversight Committees are comprised of individuals from local businesses, senior citizen organizations, organizations involved with schools, a bona fide tax payers’ organization, as well as involved parents of children residing in the Oxnard School District.
Committee Responsibilities
In accordance with Education Code Section 15278(b), the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee shall:
- Inform the public concerning the District's expenditure of bond proceeds;
- Review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth;
- Present to the Governing Board, in public session, an annual written report outlining their activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of bond proceeds.
Appointment of Committee Members
All appointments will be made by the Board of Education from applications submitted to the District.
Time Commitment and Term
Each member shall serve a term of two years, commencing as of the date of appointment by the Board of Education.