The Citizens Oversight Committee is responsible for monitoring the expenditures of bond funds by the School District and then advising the Board of Education and the public whether such expenditures comply with the law. The COC’s monthly meetings are open to the public. This month’s meeting will be hybrid; see AGENDA for link and other details.

As part of its oversight function, the Committee reviews expenditures proposed by the Facilities Department, makes recommendations to the Board for their approval or disapproval, monitors the progress of construction projects, reviews the annual independent financial and performance audits, submits an annual report to the Board, and makes such other reports and recommendations to the Board as the Committee considers necessary or appropriate

Measure O is a $516.3 million school bond approved by voters November 3, 2020.
Measure TT is a $350 million school bond, approved by voters in November 2008, which has funded 140 projects to repair and upgrade the historic schools of Pasadena Unified School District.

Under the California Constitution and Education Code, bond funds are restricted and may be spent only on the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, replacement or equipping of school facilities.  Bond funds may not be spent on general administrative or operating expenses, including teacher and administrator salaries. .