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Measure M Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.
About the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (“CBOC”), a committee of community leaders, for the implementation of the Measure M bond.
Voters residing within the Lompoc Unified School District approved a $160 million dollar general obligation bond measure, Measure M, on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Measure M authorizes funding for needed repairs, upgrades, and new construction projects to the District’s schools and facilities.
State law requires that the LUSD’s Board of Trustees appoint a CBOC, composed of at least seven members meeting Prop 9 representation criteria, to work with the District on a bond authorized under Proposition 39. In accordance with Education Code Section 15278(b), the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee shall:
- Inform the public concerning the District's expenditure of the bond proceeds
- Review finance and performance audit reports produced by an independent firm to ensure that bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in the Measure
- Present to the Board in public session, an annual written report outlining their activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of bond proceeds
For more information, contact Doug Sorum, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, at sorum.douglas@lusd.org.
Meet the Committee Members
Our Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) is made up of community members who represent parents, local businesses, taxpayers, seniors, and the broader Lompoc community. Together, they help ensure transparency and accountability for Measure M2024 bond funds.
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- Martin Bender, parent/guardian of a child enrolled in LUSD
- Lanny Ebenstein, bona fide taxpayers association representative
- Gillian Esparza, parent/ guardian of a child enrolled in LUSD and an active member in a parent-teacher organization
- Rick Fridrich, local business representative
- Robert Holloway, at large representative
- Johanna Kinard, parent/ guardian of a child enrolled in LUSD
- Laurie Lee, at large representative
- Ann McCarty, at large representative
- Robert Murphy, at large representative
- Michelle Robertson, at large representative
- Steve Straight, senior citizen representative
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