MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPLICATION FOR CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Survey

Application for MPUSD Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Board of Trustees of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is seeking one (1) qualified, interested individual to serve on a committee of community leaders which will serve as the independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (“COC”) for the implementation of the District’s Measure I and A School Facilities Bond program.

Proposition 39 Bond Elections

On June 5, 2018, the voters of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (the “District”) authorized Measure I under the Proposition 39 statues. Measure I authorized the issuance of $213 million in General Obligation Bonds (the “Bonds”). The net proceeds of the Bonds are intended to be used to repair/update classrooms, science labs/school facilities for 21st century learning, make essential school safety/security improvements, replace aging plumbing, gas, sewer/electrical systems, repair, acquire, construct classrooms, athletic facilities, equipment, and site/facilities.

On November 5, 2024, the voters of the Monterey Unified School District (the “District”) authorized Measure A. Measure A is a $340 million bond measure that authorization funding for needed repairs, upgrades, improve safety, create teacher-staff housing, and update infrastructure of the District’s schools. Proposition 39 requires a 55% supermajority for approval; Measure A was passed by 63.88%.

Establishment of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee

After a bond authorized under Proposition 39 is passed, state law requires that the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Trustees appoint a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to work with the District.

Committee Responsibilities
In accordance with Education Code 15278(b), the Citizens’ Oversight Committee shall:

● Inform the public concerning the District’s expenditure of Measure I & A Bond proceeds;

● Review expenditures reports produced by the District to ensure that Measure I & A bond proceeds were expended only for the purposed set forth in Measure I & A; and

● Present to the Board of Trustees in public session, an annual written report outlining their activities and conclusion regarding the expenditure of Measure I & A bond proceeds.

Time Commitment and Term

All appointments will be made by the Board of Trustees from applications submitted to the District.

Would you be Interested in Serving?

If you wish to serve on this important committee, please review the committee bylaws for more information about the committee’s role and responsibilities and complete the attached application. Completed applications should be mailed or faxed to the Business Services office.

Ryan Altemeyer

Associate Superintendent, Business Services

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

700 Pacific Street

Monterey, CA 93940

1 (831) 645-1269 Office

1 (831) 649-1729 Fax

(Employees, vendors, contractors, and consultants of MPUSD are prohibited by law from being members of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Employment which could result in becoming a contractor or subcontractor to the district would also be a potential conflict.)

If you have questions, please call the Business Office at 831-645-1269.

It is the policy of

1.Name

2.Address

3.Home Phone (if applicable)

4.Cell Phone (if applicable)

5.Email

6.Why do you want to serve on MPUSD's Citizens' Oversight Committee for School Bond Measures I and A?

7.Do you have any special areas of expertise or experience that you think would be helpful to the Committee?

8.If you have served on other school district, city or community committees, please list and briefly describe your role.

9.I would be able to represent the following constituencies in the district (check all that apply):

Business Representative (Active in a business organization representing local business.) List organization in comment box below.

Senior Citizen Group Representative (Active member in a senior citizens organization.)

Taxpayer Organization Member (Active in a bona fide taxpayers association.) List organization in comment box below.

Parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the district. List child’s name and school in comment box below.

Parent or guardian enrolled in the district and active in a parent-teacher organization. List child’s name, school, and organization in comment box below.

At-Large Community member and resident in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

10.Please note any additional information you feel should be considered as part of your application.

11.Are you an employee of the district?

Yes

12.Are you a vendor, contractor, or constituent in the district?

Yes

13.Do you have any conflicts that would preclude your attending quarterly meetings?

14.Do you know of any reason, such as potential conflict of interest, which would adversely affect your ability to serve on the Citizens’ Oversight Committee?

15.Electric Signature of Applicant. By typing your name below, you consent that all answers and statements in this document are true and complete to the best of your knowledge.