Citizens' Oversight Committee

Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee

In November 2010, the Piner-Olivet Union School District passed the Measure “L” bond measure. Bond measures require an independent oversight committee and annual audits to ensure money is used only for voter approved school improvements and repairs and not used for salaries, administration, and overhead. As part of the proposed bond program, the Governing Board established an independent citizens’ oversight committee. The purpose of the Measure “L” Oversight Committee is to:

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 Governing Board

Education Code Section 15278 requires that the Measure “L” Citizens’ Oversight Committee inform the public concerning the expenditure of revenues received from bond sales pursuant to Measure “L”. The 7-member Oversight Committee is 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 Piner-Olivet Union School District. The Committee may not include any employee, vendor, contractor, or consultant of the school district.

Committee Openings

The Citizens’ Oversight Committee is currently seeking applicants to fill 7 positions.

Interested individuals must represent one of the following:

Active in a business organization representing the business community located within the District.
Active in a senior citizens’ organization.
Parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District.
Both a parent or guardian of child enrolled in the District and an active member in a parent-teacher organization.
Active in a bona fide taxpayers’ organization.
Two (2) members at large.

If you are interested in serving on the Citizens’ Oversight Committee, please click here to download a copy of the application. You can submit your application no later than December 31, 2019 at the District Office :

Mailing Address:
Piner-Olivet Union Elementary School District 3450 Coffey Ln. Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1919
Phone: (707) 522-3000