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 February 01, 2023 CBOC Meeting

Original Notice and Agenda (PDF file for download)

NOTICE AND AGENDA

CITIZENS’ BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (CBOC) MEETING

San Francisco Unified School District

Wednesday February 01, 2023 – 12:00 p.m.

Room 18, Civic Center Secondary School

727 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

(Located on the 1st floor facing the play yard, accessed through the parking lot gate on McAllister St.)

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
Roll Call
Approval of CBOC Meeting Minutes: 2023-01-11 CBOC Meeting Minutes
Public Forum:
Members of the public may address the committee on items that are not on the agenda but within the Committee’s jurisdiction. 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.
Action Item: Vote whether to submit revised bylaws, dated February 1, 2023, to District staff and legal counsel for review and comment back to the Bylaws Subcommittee.
1. Background: CBOC members have proposed amending the current bylaws, revised as of January 11, 2018. Subcommittee members: Jamie Querubin, Lex Leifheit, Richard Rothman and Quincy Yu. At the January 11, 2023 meeting, the CBOC reviewed the following proposed bylaws: Proposed bylaws, dated January 11, 2023
  1. Following that meeting and based on CBOC member input, the subcommittee made further revisions which are reflected in these Proposed Bylaws, dated February 2023.
Discussion Item: CBOC Member Reappointment and Recruitment
1. Background: Five CBOC members’ first terms will conclude in May 2023. One CBOC position is currently open. The CBOC chair has requested that staff support the CBOC in a discussion of the existing recruitment and selection process and criteria for new members.
Discussion Item: 2023 Winter/Spring Work Plan
1. Proposed Winter/Spring 2023 workplan and peer district review
Reports:
1. CBOC Member Report: members provide informational updates relevant to CBOC
2. Bond Staff Report - Bond Program Implementation Report
Adjournment

CITIZENS’ BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (CBOC) MEMBERS

Kimia Haddadan

Margaret Kammerud

Laurance Lee

Lex Leifheit, Chair

Bree Mawhorter

Ericka Moreno

Richard Rothman

Kimberly Thai

Jamie Querubin

Quincy Yu, Vice Chair

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 San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) members as follow:

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 (appointed May 25, 2021).

Margaret (Meg) Kammerud - Ms. Kammerud is an attorney and general counsel of a high growth cybersecurity startup. She is a parent/guardian of a child enrolled in the district and active in a PTO (appointed October 11, 2022).
Laurance Lee - Mr. Lee is a licensed general contractor and have been attending CBOC meetings regularly over the past two years. He is active in a taxpayers’ organization and a business organization, and is a representative of the immigrant community (appointed October 11, 2022).
Lex Leifheit, Chair - 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 (appointed May 25, 2021).

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 (appointed May 25, 2021).
Ericka Moreno - Ms. Moreno brings over twenty years of public school construction experience, including school bond construction. Ericka lives with her family in the Excelsior. She is a parent/guardian of a child enrolled in the district and active in a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and representative of the immigrant community (appointed October 11, 2022).

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 (appointed May 25, 2021).

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 (appointed May 25, 2021).
Kimberly Thai - Ms. Thai has an M.A. in Organization and Leadership. She is the Team Leader on the Child Care Facilities Fund at Liif (Low Income Investment Fund), a former Executive Director of Bright Horizons, and she lives in the Mission. She is a parent/guardian of two children enrolled in the District and is active in a PTO (appointed October 11, 2022).
Quincy Yu, Vice Chair - Ms. Yu has a master’s degree in Finance, has owned several small businesses throughout her career, and has been deeply engaged with SFUSD’s governance. She is active in a business organization and is a former SFUSD parent (appointed October 11, 2022).

Bylaws and Reports

Bylaws

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Financial Reports

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Audit Reports

Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Recordings, and Documents

2023 CBOC Meeting Schedule

2023

February 01, 2023

Agenda

Minutes

Video Recording - via Zoom

Audio Recording - vai Zoom

Audio Recording - via device

Documents

January 11, 2023
Agenda	Minutes	Video Recording - via Zoom	Audio Recording - vai Zoom Audio Recording - via device	Documents - Discussion Item: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Report (DRAFT) - Discussion Item: Revised Bylaws (DRAFT Jan. 2023 Revision); CBOC members have proposed amending the current bylaws, revised as of January 11, 2018. - Reports: Bond Staff Report - Bond Program Implementation Report - Informational Item: CBOC Meeting Calendar, 2023

January 11, 2023

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