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Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Measure V

Bassett Schools Safety, College/Career Readiness Measure. 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be taken by the State, replace leaky roofs, improve student access to computer / modern technology, replace / upgrade outdated heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, modernize outdated classrooms and restrooms, acquire, construct, repair classrooms, facilities, sites and equipment, shall Bassett Unified School District issue $30 million of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.
To Date, Measure V has
  • Restored Bassett High School Football Field
  • Renovations of Locker Rooms at Various Sites
Updates and more info to come . . .

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

Committee Members

 

  • 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
  • Rose Gudiel Escobar, PTA Parent Member (626) 324-5967
 

 

Apply Now to be a Member of our Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

 

If you wish to serve on this committee, please review the committee bylaws for more information about the committee’s roles and responsibilities and complete an application. 

If you have any questions, please call Business Services at (626) 931-3009.

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

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.
NEXT MEETING:  May 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.  
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.
CBOC
Bond Project Updates