SFUSD Bond Program Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC)

The SFUSD Bond Program Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) is enacted by a California law requiring oversight of public school bonds. The CBOC is charged with reviewing the spending of Bond funds and report their findings to the general public. Committee members who represent a variety of interests are appointed by the Board of Education to two-year terms. Meetings are open to the general public. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted on this website. The CBOC is required to follow the Brown Act.

The agenda for the next regular or committee meeting will be posted 72 hours before the meeting is scheduled to occur. Agendas for special meetings are posted at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information on the Bond Program, please visit the Bond website here.

Notice and Agenda for August 03, 2022 CBOC Meeting

Original Notice and Agenda (file for download)

NOTICE AND AGENDA

CITIZENS’ BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (CBOC) MEETING

San Francisco Unified School District

Wednesday, August 03, 2022 – 12:00 p.m.

135 Van Ness Avenue, Room 210 (Facilities Conference Room)

San Francisco, CA 94102

CITIZENS’ BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (CBOC) MEETINGS ARE HELD IN PERSON WITH OPTION FOR THE PUBLIC TO OBSERVE THE MEETING VIRTUALLY

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AGENDA

Call to order - the Interim Chair will call the meeting to order
Roll Call
Approval of CBOC Meeting Minutes: 2022-07-06 CBOC Meeting Notes
Public Forum: This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on an item not on the agenda but is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. Speakers will be provided one (1) to three (3) minutes each and the 10 minute period will be divided evenly between those wishing to address the committee. As a reminder, California law limits Committee members’ ability to discuss comments or attempt to answer questions during the public comment time on items not on the agenda.
CBOC Committee Member Recruitment Update (10 minutes)
Action Item: Consider approval of Rex Ridgeway’s draft letter dated April 13, 2022 (item continued from May 4, 2022)
1. Background: At the May 4, 2022 meeting, CBOC discussed the use of bond funds for the George Washington High School litigation, and prior to voting on this action item, sought to continue the discussion.
  1. Reference items: Rex Ridgeway’s Letter and Background Documents & District Response.
Action Item: Consider approval of Resolution to accept the Financial Audit and Performance Audit for the Fiscal Year 2020 (item continued from May 4, 2022 meeting)
1. Background: At the May 4, 2022 meeting, the CBOC discussed the Presentation on the Fiscal Year 2020 audit reports by Nathan Edelman). Prior to voting on this action item, sought to continue the discussion on June 1, 2022. The item was continued again at the June and July CBOC meetings.
  1. References:
Monthly Bond Program Implementation Report – Licinia Iberri, Bond Program Director to provide a monthly program update (for up to June 2022)
Adjournment

CITIZENS’ BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (CBOC) MEMBERS

Kimia Haddadan

Lex Leifheit

Bree Mawhorter

Rex Ridgeway, Interim-Chairperson (Vice Chairperson)

Richard Rothman

Jamie Querubin

The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act and other open meeting provisions.

Public attendance and comments are welcome at the meeting.

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Members

The following members of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) were appointed on May 25, 2021:

Rex Ridgeway, Interim-Chairperson (Vice Chairperson) - Mr. Ridgeway is a parent/guardian of a child enrolled in SFUSD and active in a PTO. He is a representative of the African-American community.

Kimia Haddadan - Ms. Haddadan is the Senior Housing Policy and Legislative Planner with the San Francisco City and County Planning Department who focuses on community planning and development, policy analysis, affordable housing policy, community benefits agreements, public space policy and development. Ms. Haddadan is appointed as a member At Large.

Lex Leifheit - Ms. Leifheit is the Senior Business Development Manager for San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development. In this capacity she supports San Francisco's nonprofit sector through policy development, direct assistance, real estate and capacity investments. Ms. Leifheit is a parent of two children enrolled in SFUSD. She is active in a PTO and active in the environmental community.

Bree Mawhorter - Ms. Mawhorter is the Chief Finance Officer of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII). She is a parent of two children enrolled in SFUSD and is active in a PTO.

Jamie Querubin - Ms. Querubin is the Finance Manager at the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA), which is dedicated to the economic development of the former Naval Station at Treasure Island. She is also responsible for administering vital municipal services to Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island. Ms. Querubin is appointed as a member At Large.

Richard Rothman - Mr. Rothman is a retired member of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 and is a member of their Senior and Disability Committee. He is also active in other senior citizens' organizations and is an advocate for the disabled community.

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2022

August 03, 2022
Agenda	Minutes	Video Recording - via Zoom	Audio Recording - via Zoom Audio Recording - via device	Documents Rex Ridgeway's draft letter dated April 13, 2022 Auditor propose SFUSD FY 2020 Bond Performance Audit Draft Report.pdf changes to FY 2020 Audit

August 03, 2022

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