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Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) was established to ensure that funds from voter-approved bond measures are spent as intended, on projects that improve our schools and benefit students, staff and the community. 
The election was conducted under Proposition 39, being chaptered as the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of 2000, at Section 15264 et seq.
of the Education Code of the State (Prop 39). Pursuant to Section 15278
of the Education Code, the District was obligated to establish the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee in order to satisfy the accountability requirements of Prop 39. The Board of Trustees of the  Bassett Unified School District established the committee which will have the duties and rights set forth in the bylaws.  
NEXT MEETING:
February 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.  
Location: Bassett Unified School District Board Room
904 N. Willow Avenue
La Puente, CA 91746
 

Measure V

To improve school facilities with funding that cannot be taken by the State, replace leaky roofs, improve student access to computer / modern technology, replace / upgrade outdated heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, modernize outdated classrooms and restrooms, acquire, construct, repair classrooms, facilities, sites and equipment, shall Bassett Unified School District issue $30 million of bonds at legal rates, appoint an independent citizens’ oversight committee and no money for teacher or administrator salaries.

Measure BB

To improve school facilities, by replacing leaking roofs, improving student access to technology, repairing and upgrading security/fire/earthquake systems, modernizing, acquiring, constructing, repairing classrooms, restrooms, and facilities, shall Bassett Unified School District issue $50 million of bonds, within legal interest rates, averaging $2.66 million annually for 36 years (estimated), at projected rates of 6 cents per $100 assessed value while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, with all funds staying local.
CBOC Committee
 
Our committee is made up of dedicated volunteers who represent a cross-section of the community, including parents, business leaders, and local residents. Together, they serve as independent advisors, reviewing expenditures and progress on all bond-funded projects.
 
Our current committee:
 
  • Iris Maria Zavala, Chairperson - Parent Member (323) 864-8918
  • Alma E. Pelayo Iniguez, Vice Chairperson - Member at Large (626) 715-4689
  • Fletcher M. Johnston Jr., - Member at Large (323) 243-7407
  • Jonathan Mejorado - Taxpayer Association (626) 260-7131
  • Vacant - Member, PTA
  • Vacant - Member, Senior Citizen
  • Vacant - Member, Business

Appointment of Committee Members

 
All appointments will be made by the Board from applications submitted to the District. The Committee shall consist of at least seven (7) members appointed by the Board from a list of candidates submitting written applications, and based on criteria established by Prop 39, to wit:
  • One (1) member shall be the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District.
  • One (1) member shall be both a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District and active in a parent-teacher organization, such as the P.T.A. or a school site council.
  • One (1) member active in a business organization representing the business community located in the District.
  • One (1) member active in a senior citizens’ organization.
  • One (1) member active in a bona-fide taxpayers’ association.
  • Two (2) members of the community at-large.
Proposition 39, Ca. Constitution Article XIIIA Section 1, Education Code, Government Code, and Public Contract Code statutes citing CBOC (Citizens Bond Oversight Committee) Role and Responsibilities.