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Glenn County Grand Jury • 2017-2018

Willows Unified School District Measure B Citizens Bond

Published: January 25, 2018 28 pages

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Findings 4 findings

F1 Page 104

CBOC Meetings and Expenditure Reports have not been completed as per Bylaw requirements.

F2 Page 104

CBOC Bylaws may appear contra- dictory in Section 3.1 and Section 6.1

F3 Page 105

The Community has not been ad- vised of the ongoing improvements on a regular basis.

F4 Page 105

The March 14, 2017 minute’s state that three members were drawn for a three-year term and the remaining mem- bers for two year terms. The CBOC an- nual report given to the School Board on March 8, 2018, the current chairperson states his term to be two-years when in actuality it is three years as per their March 14, 2017 minutes. The term for this person needs to be clarified.

Recommendations 4

R1
Page 104

The Bylaws set by the Willows Unified School Board should be adhered to by the CBOC. Quarterly scheduled meetings to review the expenditures and progress should be held to comply with the Bylaws.
R2
Page 104

Clarify the Bylaws Sections 3.1 schedule of monthly meetings clarifying Section 6.1, schedule quarterly financial meeting, to coincide with the re- quired quarterly review of expenditures as stated in Section 3.1. Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Measure B Citizens Bond P A G E | 87 GRAND JURY FINALREPORT | MEASURE B CITIZENS BOND
R3
Page 105

To insure the information regarding the Meas- ure B Citizens Bond reaches the broader public, it is recommended to adopt any policies that accom- plishes this goal such as using local newspapers, newsletters, sent to schools as take-home-infor- mation and the use of other available media.
R4
Page 105

It is recommended the CBOC review their meet- ings and reports to bring transparency and accuracy of all information given to the public CONCLUSION: As the work continues on meeting the repairs/replacements as identified in Measure B Citizens Bond, the Bond Committee and the Willows Unified School District are required to let the voters and school community know the progress made and how the funds are being used. There is reason to believe that if everyone is aware of the progress, the community will be more acceptable to the next bond request. The 2017 – 2018 Grand Jury would like to thank the Oversite Committee to the Measure B Citizens bond for informing the public by publishing the financials and progress of the local school bond. Due to this being an on-going project, future Grand Juries are requested to ensure that: ■ Expenditures are in line with Exhibit A ■ Information will be given to the community informing them of the commitment of Measure B Citizens Bond ■ Citizens Committee is meeting and posting minutes as per their Bylaws.