Facilities & Operations

Role of the Citizens' Oversight Committee

The primary role of the Citizens' Oversight Committee is to actively review and report to the public on the expenditure of bond funds for school construction and technology improvements based on the list of projects included in the Measure V bond measure, as well as to receive and review annual independent performance and financial audits.  

Committee responsibilities are outlined in California Education Code Section 15278(b) and the District’s Citizens' Oversight Committee Policies and Regulations and include:

• Inform the public concerning the District’s expenditure of Measure V bond proceeds;
• Review expenditure reports produced by the District to help ensure that Measure V bond proceeds were expended only for the school facilities and improvement projects authorized by Measure V;
• Present to the Board, in public session, an annual written report outlining the Committee’s activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of Measure V bond proceeds.

Citizens' Oversight Committee Members

Initial COC member recommendations were ratified by the Board of Trustees on Thursday, June 12, 2025 and Thursday, August 7, 2025. The appointees will serve a two-year term, without compensation, effective Thursday, June 12, 2025 and Thursday, August 7, 2025. Vacancies and termed out seats are filled as needed.

 

COC Category & Member Name

1. Community-At-Large, Matthew Dobler
2. Community-At-Large, Donna Wolter
3. Community Business Representative, Cesar Marmolejo
4. Parent or Guardian of Enrolled Student Representative, Chris Killiany
5. Parent-Teacher Organization Representative, Jaimie Woodward
6. Senior Citizen Representative, vacant
7. Taxpayer Organization Representative, Nicole Dailey

Who Can Serve on the Citizens' Oversight Committee

Composition. Each Oversight Committee shall initially consist of a minimum of seven (7) members, and at no time will consist of less than seven (7) members, subject to the provisions of section 4.0 and 7.0(d) and any vacancies which may occur.  Each Oversight Committee may not include as a member any employee or official of the District, or any vendor, contractor or consultant of the District. Each Oversight Committee shall include among its members all of the following:

1. One (1) member who is active in a business organization representing the business community located within the District;

2. One (1) member who is active in a senior citizen’s organization;

3. One (1) member who is active in a bona fide taxpayer association;

4. One (1) members shall be the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District; and

5. One (1) members shall be both a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District and active in a parent-teacher organization, such as a parent-teacher association or school site council.

6. Two (2) members shall be "at-large representatives" who reside within the boundaries of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District.

7. In addition to these statutory membership requirements, the Board of Trustees of the District has made a commitment to help ensure that a majority of the members of each such Committee have, to the extent possible, knowledge and experience in the fields of construction, architecture design, public financing, contract law and/or building program management.

Five of each Oversight Committee members must satisfy requirements 1-5 above. One member may represent more than one of the five groups, so long as the remaining four members individually satisfy the remaining four groups. In making the appointments of the remaining and additional Oversight Committee members, the Board may, in its discretion, consider the various factors set forth in Policy and Regulations Section 7.0(d).   The Board may remove an Oversight Committee member during his or her tenure consistent with the provisions of applicable law.

 

See also Bylaws, Policies and Regulations Web page for additional duties.

Term of Office

Members will each serve for a term of two (2) years without compensation, and for no more than two (2) consecutive terms.

 

Appointment and Vacancies

Appointments. The initial members of the Measure V Citizens' Oversight Committee shall be appointed by the Board not more than sixty (60) days after the Board's certification of the corresponding Election results as required by Law.

• Appointments shall be discussed and made in open session in accordance with Government Code Section 54957.
• The Board will solicit applications for appointment to an Oversight Committee and may require candidates for membership to submit information on a stated form (available for download below).
• The Board has authorized the Superintendent, or the Superintendent's designee(s), to advertise for and solicit candidates for consideration of appointment to the initial Committee, to review applications submitted to the District and make recommendations to the Board to assist in appointing Oversight Committee members.

 

Determination of Vacancy. The Board may determine that an Oversight Committee member's seat has become vacant under any of the following circumstances:

1. Resignation of that Oversight Committee member submitted in writing to the District and/or to the Board (which shall be effective upon its receipt by the Board or other date set forth in such written resignation, if applicable);
2. Death, or a legal determination of the incapacity, of that Oversight Committee member;
3. Conviction of a violation of Government code Section 1090 et. seq. or other applicable conflict of interest laws (see Regulations Section 8.3);
4. Conviction of any crime resulting in imprisonment; or
5. As may otherwise be prescribed or required by law.

The power to make determinations as to vacancies on each Oversight Committee is expressly reserved to the Board.

• The Board may appoint a replacement to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacating member, or to serve for an initial two year term...;
• Following the determination of the vacancy, the Board shall follow the procedures (Regulations Section 7.0) to fill such vacancy within a reasonable period of time...The power to fill vacancies is expressly reserved for the Board.

Establishment of the Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC)

The establishment and operation of the COC derives from LEUSD Resolution 2016-17-035 and Exhibit 'A' with amendments, that was approved by the Board of Trustees at their regular meeting on December 8, 2016. View or download complete COC governance and policy documents at right.

Purpose of the Citizens' Oversight Committee

The purpose of of the independent Measure V Citizens' Oversight Committee is to actively review and inform the public regarding the expenditure of bond proceeds from Measure V proposed and approved by the voters pursuant to Proposition 39; the Citizens' Oversight Committee is convened for specific purposes limited to providing oversight for such bond proceeds expenditures, including providing oversight for the following:

1. To ensure that Proposition 39 bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes described in paragraph (3) of subdivsion (b) of Section 1 of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution, as set forth in Section V and IX of the Policy and Regulations, and
2. To ensure that no Proposition 39 bond proceeds are used for an teacher or non-construction related administrative salaries or other school operating expenses.

Membership on the Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Governing Board will periodically seek qualified, interested individuals to serve on the Citizens' Oversight Committee. Up to eleven members shall be Board appointed after completing an application process established by the Governing Board. Learn more about committee member applications, appointments, and duties on the COC Member Application web page.

Oversight Duties

To ensure oversight and transparency with regard to Measure V bonds, Measure V program and plans, use of bond proceeds, and related reporting requirements, the COC will:

1. Ensure to the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent and the general public that Measure V ballot language and plans are followed;
2. Review and comment to the Board of Trustees regarding the Measure V audit and performance;
3. Report and comment to the Board of Trustees regarding the Measure V Bond Program and construction reports provided by the Superintendent or designee(s);
4. Submit accountability updates and reports to the Board of Trustees;
5. Review and comment on various aspects of the Measure V Bond Program as required by the Board of Trustees or the Superintendent.

Role of the Citizens' Oversight Committee

The primary role of the Citizens' Oversight Committee is to actively review and report to the public on the expenditure of bond funds for school construction and technology improvements based on the list of projects included in the Measure T bond measure, as well as to receive and review annual independent performance and financial audits.  

Committee responsibilities are outlined in California Education Code Section 15278(b) and the District’s Citizens' Oversight Committee Policies and Regulations and include:

• Inform the public concerning the District’s expenditure of Measure T bond proceeds;
• Review expenditure reports produced by the District to help ensure that Measure T bond proceeds were expended only for the school facilities and improvement projects authorized by Measure T;
• Present to the Board, in public session, an annual written report outlining the Committee’s activities and conclusions regarding the expenditure of Measure T bond proceeds.