Sonoma Valley Unified School District

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

About This Committee

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee ensures that bond funds are used responsibly for school improvement projects. This includes:

Building new schools
Rebuilding existing schools
Repairing and upgrading current schools
Replacing outdated facilities
Furnishing and equipping new or upgraded schools
Buying or leasing land for future schools

The committee verifies that funds are allocated for appropriate capital expenses and not for everyday operational costs, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public resources. This means funds cannot go towards:

Teacher salaries
Administrative staff salaries
Other ongoing school expenses

We currently have two vacancies on the committee. We encourage interested community members to apply and help ensure our schools receive the improvements they deserve.

Your Watchdog Committee

Back story: Voters in our district overwhelmingly approved Measure H to fund important school improvements. Following this successful vote, a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee was formed to ensure transparency and responsible spending of these funds.

Flier in Spanish announcing vacancies for the Citizens Bond Oversight Committe

This committee plays a vital role:

Informing the Community: We keep the public updated on how bond money is being spent.
Ensuring Proper Use of Funds: We make sure these resources are used for the projects outlined in Measure E and H (available for review).
Diverse Representation: The committee includes members from various community groups, including parents, businesses, seniors, and taxpayers.

The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee is required to have representatives from the following:

One member active in a business organization representing the business community located within the District.
One member active in a senior citizens’ organization.
One member active in a bona fide taxpayers' organization.
One member who is the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District.
One member who is the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District and who is active in a parent-teacher organization, such as the PTA or school site council.
Two other members, selected from the public at large.

Roster of Members

To reach members of the Bond Oversight Committee, please call 707-935-4249 or email mludlow@sonomaschools.org

Jurine Biers - Senior Citizens' Organization
Andy Curotto - Parent of a SVUSD Student
Daniel Dwyer, Secretary - At-Large Community Member
James P Hagstrom, Representative - Bona Fide Taxpayers' Organization
Dulce Silvi - At-Large Community Member
Vacant Seat - Parent and Active in a School Organization, such as the PTA or school site council
Vacant Seat - Business Organization representing the business community located within the District.

Join Us!

How to Apply:

We currently have two vacancies on the committee. We encourage interested community members to apply.

Download the application form (Aplicación in Spanish) or contact us at the information below.
Complete the application and return it either US Mail or Email.

US Mail: SVUSD Business Department, 17850 Railroad Ave., Sonoma, CA 95476

Email: mludlow@sonomaschools.org

Have questions? Phone: 707-935-4249

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible to serve on the committee, you cannot be employed by, hold an official position within, or be a vendor, contractor, or consultant for the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) as outlined in California Education Code §15282(b).

Committee Documents & Information

Annual Reports
This folder contains annual reports from the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee, detailing the oversight of bond expenditures for Measures H and E. These reports provide transparency on how bond funds are allocated and spent, ensuring they are used for the purposes outlined in the measures.
Bond Audits
This folder contains financial reports for the Measures E and H Bond Funds. It includes independent auditor's reports, financial statements, and supplementary information. The documents provide a comprehensive overview of revenues, expenditures, and internal controls, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use these bond funds.
Agendas & Minutes
This folder contains agendas and minutes from the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee meetings. These documents provide detailed records of discussions, decisions, and actions taken regarding the expenditure of bond funds for Measures H and E. Access past meeting agendas, minutes, and updates on bond fund projects.