Citizen's Oversight Committee

Rincon Valley Union School District
Measure D – Facility Bond
Citizens Oversight Committee

Meeting Agenda                        

Meeting Minutes

Report to the Community

The Rincon Valley Board of Education established the Citizens Oversight Committee on April 6, 2004. The purpose of the Committee is to report to the public about the expenditures of the Measure D bond proceeds. This is to ensure that the spending decisions made by elected officials conform to Measure D. The Committee is not granted any powers to determine how bond proceeds are spent. The Committee will meet quarterly until all bond proceeds have been spent and the final audit has been received.

The Committee, as determined by California law, is composed of the following seven (7) members from the community:

Category Member

Member who is a parent or guardian of                                        Mark Robison
a child enrolled in the district who is active in                                Chairperson
a parent/teacher organization or school site
council

Member with at least five (5) years experience                             Robert Anderson
in the construction industry for commercial                                   Vice-Chairperson
and/or residential development

Member of a taxpayers organization                                             Jeannie Levin
                                                                                                   Secretary

Member of a business organization                                               James Abbott

Member of a senior citizens organization                                       Bill Moberly

Member who is a parent or guardian of a child                              Ken Marigo
enrolled in the district

Member from the public at large                                                   Jude Sterling


The Citizens Oversight Committee meetings will be held at the Rincon Valley School District Office, 1000 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, 4:00 p.m. on the following dates:
January 18, 2005; April 19, 2005; August 16, 2005; October 18, 2005.
The public is welcome to attend.

MEASURE D CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting
District Office, 1000 Yulupa Avenue
February 6, 2007
4:00 p.m.


AGENDA

1. OPEN SESSION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

2. ANNUAL REORGANIZATION

· Election of Committee Chairperson
· Election of Committee Vice-Chairperson
· Election of Committee Secretary
· Approve Committee meeting dates and times

3. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS/ADDITIONS

4. AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEM APPROVAL

4.1 Minutes of October 17, 2006 meeting

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CALENDAR

5.1 Future Meeting Dates / Timeline

March 15, 2007 Annual Report to the Community due to the
Superintendent.

March 20, 2007 Board of Trustees approves report.

October 16, 2007 Committee Meeting
District Office
4:00 p.m.

6. PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE
This time is reserved for citizens, employees, and representatives of school groups to address the Committee on items that are not on the agenda. By law, the Committee cannot take action upon or discuss items that are not on the approved agenda, but welcomes your comments. Persons addressing the Committee are requested to state their names and whether or not they are a resident of the district.

The Committee Chairperson reserves the right to limit comments from the public as well as limit the total number of minutes used on any one topic.

7. INFORMATION

7.1 Project Expenditure Reports/Budget Review
Mr. Pandolfo will review the total cost of change orders/credits and the project expenditure reports
--Mr. Joe Pandolfo

7.2 Financial and Performance Audits
Mr. Pandolfo will review the Rincon Valley Union School District’s financial and performance audits of Measure “D” general obligation bonds for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.
--Mr. Joe Pandolfo

7.3 Annual Report to the Community
The Committee will discuss the annual report to the community and select a subcommittee to prepare a draft report.
--Mrs. Diane Moresi

8. COMMITTEE/SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Project Expenditure Reports
Annual Report to the Community

10. ADJOURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEASURE D CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Regular Quarterly Meeting
District Office, 1000 Yulupa Avenue
October 18, 2005
4:00 p.m.


MINUTES


Members Present: Mr. Mark Robison
Mr. Robert Anderson
Mr. Bill Moberly
Mr. Jeff Gahagan
Ms. Jude Sterling
Mr. James Abbott

Absent: Ms. Jeanne Levin

Administrators: Mrs. Diane Moresi, Interim Superintendent
Mrs. Carolyn Bischof, Interim Business Official
Mrs. Barbara Ziesche, Account Technician
Mr. Richard Hinman, Project Manager
Mr. Jim Currie, Matanzas Principal
Mrs. Donna Oshel, Madrone Principal

1. OPEN SESSION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Committee Chairperson, Mark Robison.

2. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS/ADDITIONS
There were no agenda modifications or additions.

3. AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEM APPROVAL
Ms. Sterling moved and Mr. Anderson seconded to approve the agenda and April 19, 2005 minutes. Unanimous

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CALENDAR
Mr. Robison announced the following:

4.1 Future Meeting Dates and Locations
2006, To Be Determined

5. PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE COMMITTEE
There were no requests to address the committee.

6. INFORMATION

6.1 Project Results
Jim Currie, Principal of Matanzas Elementary School, reported that construction and modernization is left to complete at his site and the punch list items are being addressed. The teachers and community are happy with the new construction and modernization. The library and cafeteria are open for the students. The administration wing has been a wonderful improvement to the Matanzas campus.
Donna Oshel, Principal at Madrone Elementary School, reported on the great progress in construction and modernization at her site. The administration wing is the center of activity. The teachers are happy with their new classrooms, especially the improved lighting throughout the campus. Madrone is happy to have a permanent band room and day care center.
Mr. Robison thanked the principals for their reports. Ms. Sterling asked if there is a P.A. system at all schools. Mr. Hinman indicated that there is.
6.2 Project Status
Richard Hinman, Project Manager, gave an update on all modernization and new construction. Most all of the work is complete. The goal is to have the punch list items completed by winter break. Richard is working on playgrounds and drainage patterns. At this time, there are no plans for capital outlay other than the Sequoia Kitchen. Mr. Hinman and Mrs. Moresi are visiting all parent clubs over the next month to give construction updates.
6.3 Project Budgets
Mrs. Bischof reviewed the construction budget including all expenditures made since the committee last reviewed this information. The budget reflects change orders through the end of September, 05. We will receive a draft of our audit report in a few weeks. The audit must be submitted to the state by December 15.
Mrs. Moresi announced that interviews for an Assistant Superintendent, Business would take place on November 2nd and 10th.
6.4 Annual Report to the Community
The Committee discussed the annual report to the community. A subcommittee to write the annual report for 04-05 was formed. The members include: James Abbott, Robert Anderson, and Mark Robison. The subcommittee will present a rough drat of the report at the January 31, 2006 meeting. The Committee discussed the planning of an Open House for the public to showcase our new facilities. This open house will take place in either February or March, 2006.

*Mrs. Sterling left the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

6.5 Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting Dates
The Committee discussed future meeting dates. The Citizens’ Oversight Committee will meet on the following dates at 4:00 p.m. at the District Office:

January 31, 2006
April 25, 2006
August 8, 2006
October 17, 2006

7. COMMITTEE/SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS
Mrs. Moresi and Mr. Robison thanked Richard Hinman and Barbara Ziesche for all of their work during modernization and construction.
They also thanked Carolyn Bischof for maintaining the budget.

8. ACTION ITEMS

8.1 Committee Member Resignation
Mr. Abbott moved and Mr. Anderson seconded to approve the resignation of committee member, Ken Marigo, parent of child in RVUSD on the Citizen’s Oversight Committee. Unanimous.
The Board of Trustees will be asked to approve the appointment of
Mr. Jeff Gahagan to fill the vacancy at their October 18th Board meeting.
Mr. Gahagan is a parent of a 2nd grade student at Binkley Elementary.

9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Project Expenditure Reports
Annual Report to the Board of Trustees – February, 06
Annual Report to the Community – March, 06

10. ADJOURN
Mr. Moberly moved and Mr. Abbott seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 p.m.: Unanimous.

Jeanne Levin
Citizens Oversight Committee
Secretary

 

 

   
 
         
   

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