Measure S Technology Bond

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Tustin Unified School District
Measure S Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC)
MEETING SCHEDULE

Meetings are held at the District Office, Board Conference Room
300 South C Street, Tustin, CA 92780 (unless otherwise noted)

2024-25 MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m.
September 26, 2024
December 5, 2024
February 20, 2025
May 1, 2025

2023-24 MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m.
October 5, 2023
November 30, 2023 (Meeting cancelled)
February 29, 2024 (Meeting cancelled)
May 2, 2024 (This meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at Legacy Magnet Academy)

2022-23 MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m.
October 6, 2022
December 1, 2022 (This meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Columbus Tustin Middle School)
March 2, 2023
May 4, 2023 (Meeting cancelled)

2021-22 MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m.
October 7, 2021
December 9, 2021 (This meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Beckman High School)
March 10, 2022 (Meeting cancelled)
May 12, 2022 (This meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Orchard Hills School)

2020-21 MEETING SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m.
October 8, 2020
December 9, 2020 (Meeting cancelled)
March 11, 2021
May 5, 2021 (This meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Legacy Magnet Academy)

6:00 p.m.
May 24, 2018
March 22, 2018 (This meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.)
January 25, 2018
October 26, 2017

2015-16 MEETING SCHEDULE
6:00 p.m.
May 26, 2016 (8:45 a.m. @ BHS IT Dept)
March 24, 2016
January 28, 2016
October 22, 2015

2014-15 MEETING SCHEDULE
6:00 p.m.
May 28, 2015 (changed to 8:00 a.m. at Foothill High)
March 25, 2015 (Rescheduled from March 26, 2015)
January 22, 2015 (Meeting Cancelled)
October 23, 2014 (Time changed to 5 p.m.)

2013-14 MEETING SCHEDULE
7 p.m.
May 9, 2014, 7:45 a.m. (rescheduled from June 26, 2014, 7 p.m.)
March 27, 2014 (rescheduled from April 24, 2014)
January 23, 2014
October 24, 2013

2013 MEETING SCHEDULE
7 p.m.
May 14, 2014
June 13, 2013

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2022-23 Annual Report
2021-22 Annual Report

Tustin Unified School District
(School Facilities Improvement District No. 2012-1)
Citizen's Oversight Committee (COC) Measure S

PURPOSE OF THE CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Inform the public concerning the expenditure of bond revenues to be received from
the sale of bonds under Measure S authorized by the voters on November 6. 2012.

(Excerpt from COC Bylaws)

Purpose of Oversight Committee:

Section 2. Purposes. The purposes of the Committee are set forth in Prop 39, and these Bylaws are specifically made subject to the applicable provisions of Prop 39 as to the duties and rights of the Committee. The Committee shall be deemed to be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Public Meetings Act of State of California and shall conduct its meetings in accordance with the provisions thereof. The District shall provide necessary administrative support at District expense to the Committee as consistent with the Committee's purposes as set forth in Prop 39.

The proceeds of the general obligation bonds issued pursuant to the Election are hereinafter referred to as "bond proceeds." The Committee shall confine itself specifically to bond proceeds generated under the ballot measure. Regular and deferred maintenance projects and all monies generated under other sources shall fall outside the scope of the Committee review.

Section 3. Duties To carry out its stated purposes, the Committee shall perform the following duties:

3.1 Inform the Public The Committee shall inform the public concerning the District's expenditures of bond proceeds.

3.2 Review Expenditures The Committee may review quarterly expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that (a} bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes set forth in the ballot measure; (b) no bond proceeds are used for any teacher or administrative salaries or other operating expenses.

3.3 Annual Report The Committee shall present to the Board, in public session, an annual written report which shall include the following:

(a) A statement indicating whether the District is in compliance with the requirements of Article XlllA, Section 1(b) (3) of the California Constitution; and

(b) A summary of the Committee's proceedings and activities for the preceding year.

September 2023

Tustin Unified School District Board of Education Votes Unanimously
to Place a Technology Bond Measure on November 2012 Ballot

On Monday evening, July 30, 2012, the Tustin Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously to place a local technology bond measure on the November 6, 2012, ballot. The measure would provide locally controlled funds to improve instructional technology, labs and classrooms and protect high student achievement.

“All of our students need modern learning technology to support up-to-date science, engineering and math instruction so they are better prepared for college, careers and the global market,“ said Superintendent Dr. Gregory Franklin. “This measure is vital so our students can compete and succeed in the 21^st century.

If approved by 55% of voters, the measure would generate approximately $135 million over 30 years to improve local schools by upgrading classroom computers, instructional technology, communication networks, and tools for career training in science, technology, engineering, math, skilled trades and other fields; attracting and retaining qualified teachers; and providing modern science labs and equipment at the schools that do not have them. The cost to property owners would be approximately $19 per $100,000 of assessed value of property in the District. (The rate is based on the assessed value of property, not on market value.)

“Every penny from this measure will stay right here to support TUSD students,” said Jonathan Abelove, President of the Board of Education. “The state can’t take away a dime. We know exactly where these funds will go and can be confident that they will directly benefit the quality of education we can provide our students.”

“I am very pleased that the Board voted to move forward with the measure. Providing up-to-date instructional technology is essential to building a strong academic foundation,” said Board member Lynn Davis. “We need to ensure that our students are prepared for the 21^st century economy. Whether they will be going to college or seeking career training, they need these tools to compete.”

A complete copy of the TUSD Board Resolution is available here (TUSD BOARD RESOLUTION). For more information about the bond measure, contact the TUSD Administrative Services office at (714) 730-7306 or visit www.tustin.k12.ca.us.

The following is the proposition presented to the voters by the Tustin Unified School District.

On a August 16, 2012 the state's Education Technology Task Force Work Group released their recommendations regarding technology in California's schools. Below is an introduction and short summary list; however, the entire report is available at this following link: (Education Technology Task Force Recommendations 081612).

On March 20, 2012 the state of California formed an Education Technology Task Force (ETTF) and requested a set of recommendations, in memo form, to begin the process of preparing a California Education Technology Blueprint. The National Technology Plan 2010 served as our framework for the Education Technology Task Force that met three times face-to-face. Between Task Force meetings, each of four working groups frequently met electronically and focused on learning, assessment, teaching, and infrastructure. Each working group studied research, shared case studies, and discussed the challenges of bringing the power of education technology to each student and teacher in the state.

To upgrade classroom computers and educational technology in order to ensure our schools have the technology needed to prepare our students for success at work and in life. To support the mastery of subjects like reading, writing, math, science, the arts, and foster innovation in our classrooms. To provide our teachers and students educational technology that can enhance teaching and learning through: Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration. To provide the support systems necessary to ensure student mastery of 21st century standards, assessments, curriculum and instruction that will best prepare our students to compete successfully for college and career opportunities:

Measure S SFID Map (PDF)

Measure S Information Brochure
Measure S Folleto Informativo