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CBOC - Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC)

The San Marcos Unified School District Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) plays a vital role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure of voter-approved school bond revenues.

Following the approval of Measure JJ, which authorized general obligation bonds to support crucial facilities improvements District-wide, state law (Proposition 39) required the formation of an independent committee made up of community representatives. The CBOC’s purpose is to keep the public informed about how bond funds are used and to verify that they are spent only on projects and purposes authorized by voters.

The CBOC meets regularly and issues annual reports that summarize its findings regarding the use of bond proceeds and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The committee’s work fosters public trust by reviewing audits, expenditure reports, and progress on projects funded by the bond.

Get Involved: Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Vacancies

San Marcos Unified School District is currently seeking community members to serve on its Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The committee plays an important role in promoting transparency and accountability by reviewing the use of voter-approved school bond funds and reporting findings to the public.

At this time, San Marcos Unified School District has three (3) vacancies, each serving a two (2) year term, in the following representative categories:

  • Senior Citizen – Active member of a senior citizen organization

  • Parent – Parent or Guardian of a student currently enrolled at an SMUSD school

  • PTO Representative – Parent or Guardian of a student currently enrolled at an SMUSD school AND active in a parent teacher organization

Committee members serve on a voluntary basis and attend quarterly meetings held in May, August, November, and February. The next scheduled meeting will be held on May 5, from 3:30–5:30 p.m., at Woodland Park Middle School.

If you are interested in joining the CBOC, please submit an application using the link below to be considered for Board appointment to serve on the committee. Applications must be received by the end of day on March 25, 2026.

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About the Committee

  • Committee Member Term Start Date Term End Date Volunteer Category
    Eric J. Hall (Chair) April 11, 2025 April 10, 2027 Tax Payer’s Organization and At-Large Community Member
    Stephen Kildoo (Vice Chair) April 11, 2025 April 10, 2027 Business Organization
    Jaime Chamberlin April 11, 2025 April 10, 2027 Parent and At-Large Community Member
    Jason Dickey May 8, 2025 April 10, 2026 Parent
    Paul Sas April 11, 2025 April 10, 2026 Senior Citizen Organization
    Robert Redfield April 11, 2025 April 10, 2026 Parent and PTO
    Vanessa Smith April 11, 2025 April 10, 2026 Parent

     

    District Staff Title Email Phone
    Erin Garcia Assistant Superintendent, Business Services erin.garcia@smusd.org (760) 752-1212
    Lisseth Michel Administrative Assistant II lisseth.michel@smusd.org (760) 752-1212
    Tova Corman Executive Director, Facilities and Planning tova.corman@smusd.org (760) 752-1227
    Peter Jenkins Coordinator, Facilities and Planning peter.jenkins@smusd.org (760) 290-2646
    Brandon Machek Coordinator, Facilities and Planning brandon.machek@smusd.org (760) 290-2639
    Diane DeBruyn Accounting Technician, Facilities and Planning diane.debruyn@smusd.org (760) 290-2648
    Ted Norman Executive Director, Maintenance and Operations ted.norman@smusd.org (760) 290-2641
    Nick Brizeno Director, Purchasing nick.brizeno@smusd.org (760) 752-1224

  • Under California law (Education Code §15278), the CBOC is charged with:

    • Providing the public with clear information about how bond proceeds are being spent.

    • Reviewing expenditure reports to ensure funds are used only for authorized purposes, such as construction, renovation, modernization, and other facility improvements.

    • Reviewing annual financial and performance audits to help confirm compliance with voter expectations and legal requirements.

    Bylaws

    The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee operates under adopted Bylaws that define its purpose, membership, meeting procedures, and oversight responsibilities. The Bylaws ensure the committee’s work is conducted transparently, consistently, and in compliance with Proposition 39 and California Education Code requirements. View the Committee Bylaws here to learn more about the guidelines that govern the committee’s work.

  • Committee meetings dates are listed below along with links to the agenda:

    2025-2026

     

    2024-2025

  • Knob Hill Elementary School

  • Woodland Park Middle School

  • Knob Hill Elementary School