Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
CBOC · 13 recorded
California Education Code requires a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee to review and report to the public on the use of school bond proceeds. RCSD's committee oversees the voter-approved Measure S and Measure T general obligation bonds, reviewing expenditures and audits to confirm the money is spent only on authorized school facilities projects. The committee meets quarterly (typically August, November, February, and May) at the District Office.
Members
- Jennifer Givens — Parent/Guardian, District (term ends 2027)
- Anthony Hanni — Member at Large (term ends 2028)
- Alan Hansen — Taxpayer Organization (term ends 2027)
- Rick Hunter — Member at Large (term ends 2027)
- Carl Landers — Parent/Guardian, District/PTA (term ends 2027)
- Jitpal Sahai — Parent/Guardian, District (term ends 2027)
- Open seats: Business Organization, Senior Citizen Organization
Annual reports
- 2023-24Measure S · Measure T
- 2022-23Measure S · Measure T
- 2021-22Measure T
- 2020-21Measure T
- 2019-20Measure T
- 2018-19Measure T
- 2017-18Measure T
- 2016-17Measure T
- 2015-16Measure T
Meetings
- June 11, 2026 Regular quarterly CBOC meeting.
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CBOC reviewed clean audit reports for Measure S and Measure T for fiscal year 2024-25 with no findings on allowability or compliance. Committee approved the annual report process for 2024-25, discussed HVAC modernization Phase 1 completing under budget (~$22M vs. $25M approved), and heard Phase 2 GMP approved for summer 2026 construction at Kennedy and Orion.
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CBOC approved the 2023-24 Measure S and T annual reports after corrections clarified accounting discrepancies. The committee discussed the Measure S $298 million implementation plan, with three prioritization scenarios presented to the board for January decision-making. Significant debate centered on the $17 million LED lighting retrofit project's sequencing, with concern that $1 million per campus is being spent on buildings that may be demolished under the Master Plan.
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The CBOC discussed the FY 2023–24 annual reports for Measures T and S but deferred approval pending corrected auditor's reports; numerical discrepancies in fund balance and revenue figures for Measure T must be reconciled. The committee also received updates on Measure S HVAC upgrades at four schools (Selby, Hoover, Roosevelt, Taft) nearing completion, LED lighting retrofits progressing ahead of schedule, and Measure T solar projects on track to meet the PG&E NEM 2 deadline by April 2026.
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The committee discussed Measure S progress including a facilities master plan update (board approval expected May 28), HVAC upgrades at four schools (~$5M each, construction summer 2025), and a $17M district-wide LED lighting retrofit underway. Financial reports showed $3M in Measure S expenditures through March 2025, with annual bond oversight reports due for approval at the next meeting.
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CBOC reviewed clean audit opinions for Measure S and T (2023-24 fiscal year). District detailed HVAC upgrades at four schools ($19M construction, ~$2M architectural fees) launching June-August 2025, plus $17M lighting retrofit and $14M solar project. Bond expenditures through December 31, 2024 total $213.6M; roughly $80M earmarked for current projects.
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CBOC reviewed Measure S and T bond spending through September 30, 2024. Key discussion centered on a $16.9 million LED lighting retrofit project approved by the board in November, raising questions about whether it qualifies as a sole-source contract under Government Code 4217 and whether competitive bidding could reduce costs. The committee also approved a $540,000 energy consultant contract with Sage. An ad hoc subcommittee was formed to review the lighting retrofit analysis before the next meeting.
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CBOC approved Measure T and Measure S annual reports for fiscal 2022–23 after correcting bond financial summaries and adding contract counts to no-bid and change-order tables. The committee also heard district counsel explain why independent legal counsel is not required by statute, and received updates on Measure S facilities master plan progress and Measure T project closeouts.
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The CBOC reviewed fiscal year 2023 financial audits for Measure T and S, finding no deficiencies or non-compliance issues. The committee also received updates on Measure S progress, including energy efficiency reviews, HVAC upgrade procurement with six pre-qualified architects, and launch of the Master Facilities Plan (cost ~$400K, delivery January-February 2025). Measure T closeout continues with solar Phase 2 project (15 contractors responding) targeting April 2026 completion.
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The committee reviewed Van Pelt Construction Services' selection as Measure S bond program manager through a competitive RFP process, heard their management approach emphasizing community engagement and financial stewardship, and received the first Measure S financial report showing $90 million in Series A bonds sold June 2023 with $728,770 in interest revenue through December and minimal expenditures to date as planning phases begin.
- November 14, 2023
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CBOC reviewed Measure S bond program launch plans, including a $298 million bond approved in November 2022 with $90 million in Series A proceeds sold in June. The committee discussed the district's process for selecting and prioritizing projects through community input, a Master Facilities Plan update, and equity considerations, with board approval expected within 6 months.
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The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee reviewed the independent financial and performance audits for fiscal year 2021–22, which showed clean opinions with no control deficiencies or audit findings. The committee approved amended bylaws clarifying roles and removing unnecessary procedural constraints, and issued the FY 2020–21 annual report. Discussion focused on sampling methodology for payroll transactions and the district's internal controls on charging employee salaries to bond funds.
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The committee discussed Measure T bond construction closeout with substantial completion reached at three major projects; DSA certification expected by early summer. The committee also reviewed a 2020-21 annual report but voted against approval (4-3 vote failed to meet two-thirds threshold), requesting council clarification on what "approval as to substance" means before the next meeting.
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The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee elected new leadership and welcomed fresh members while discussing Measure T bond program progress. Nearly all projects—including Garfield, Orion Alternative, and Taft modernizations—are substantially complete with $195.3 million spent of $214.7 million authorized. The committee will schedule a site tour and reconvene December 8th to finalize the annual fiscal year 2021-22 report for board submission.
- April 21, 2022
- December 16, 2021
- September 23, 2021
- April 15, 2021
- November 19, 2020
- May 28, 2020
- March 5, 2020
- November 21, 2019
- May 30, 2019
- March 21, 2019
- November 15, 2018
- September 20, 2018
- May 31, 2018
- March 1, 2018
- June 1, 2017
- November 3, 2016
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