As the Santa Maria-Bonita School District moves forward with the planning necessary to use Measure T bond funds, community involvement is a key piece.
According to a press release from the district, California requires districts that successfully pass construction bond measures—such as the $45-million Measure T approved by 62 percent of voters in November 2014—to create a Citizens Oversight Committee to review the construction process and ensure that bond monies are spent correctly.
The district is accepting applications from interested people through 4 p.m. on March 13. The application can be found at smbsd.org, and the school board will appoint members to the committee. The district is planning on using the bond funds to renovate existing schools as well as build another campus.
“Ideal candidates for the committee would have experience in construction, architectural design, public financing, contract law, building program management, or project management, but is not required,” the release said.
Applications can be printed out or picked up at the front desk of the district office at 708 South Miller St. Completed forms must be returned by the deadline to Paula Elkins via fax, 928-7874; email, PElkins@smbsd.net; or mail.
This article appears in Mar 12-19, 2015.