Measure TT: The PUSD School Improvement Bond for Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre

PUSD Approves Citizens' Oversight Committee Members

Pasadena, CA – The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education announced its selection of members of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee, responsible for monitoring project management and expenditures for the $350 million local school facilities bond passed by voters in November.

“The Citizens’ Oversight Committee members will play a critical role in ensuring fiscal accountability and transparency to the public about progress on construction projects undertaken with Measure TT funds. We are fortunate to have a slate of highly-qualified individuals willing to fulfill this important role,” said Superintendent Edwin Diaz. “The Board of Education and I will work closely with the Committee to ensure that projects are completed as planned, within budget, and in accordance with the law.”

The Board appointed 15 representatives to oversee bond activities. More than 50 applications were reviewed by a subcommittee representing the communities of Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre, and the recommended list of members was approved by the Board Facilities Subcommittee at its March 3 meeting. State law requires that the members of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee include parents, representatives from the business community, senior citizen groups, taxpayer organizations and individuals experienced in finance and construction.

The Board of Education evaluated the applicants based on the following criteria: balanced representation of each PUSD community, satisfaction of basic eligibility requirements, prior outstanding service, broad understanding of Facilities Master Plan goals, and special skills. The members bring a range of experience and perspectives in business, education and community service.

The newly-appointed members include:

• Arthur Aviles. A disaster assistance specialist for Los Angeles County; general contractor.
• Gregory Barna. Assistant Picture Editor, CBS/Paramount
• Joanna Bauer. Adjunct Faculty, Kaplan University
• Charles Bryant. Architect; Contractor with school expertise
• Carolyn Carlburg. Chief Executive Officer of the AIDS Research Alliance of America; Attorney
• Michael D’Antuono. Vice President, Capital Improvement Programs, National Construction Alliance, labor relations expert
• Carolyn Ellner. Dean Emeritus, California State University, Northridge; Chair, League of Women Voters
• George Fatheree. Real Estate Attorney, former Chief Operating Officer, California Charter Schools Association
• Jonathan Fuhrman. Retired business manager.
• Kenneth Hargreaves Jr. Senior Director, Design and Construction, California Institute of Technology
• Paul Hunt. Manager, Regulatory Finance and Economics, Southern California Edison
• Lee Johnson. Research Engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• James Kossler. Former President, Pasadena City College
• Joel Sheldon. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, A.C. Vroman, Inc.
• Sid Tyler. Pasadena City Council Member; Retired Executive

Requests for Capital Addition/Substitution:

• Combined Request for Capital Addition Substitution
• RCA Form - Bogen Clock System
• RCA Form - Central Kitchen
• RCA Form - Eliot Science Lab Acoustical Work
• RCA Form - Jackson Classroom Building Modernization
• RCA Form - Jackson Drainage
• RCA Form - Sierra Madre Middle School

Resources:

• Measure TT Fact Sheet [English] [Español]
• Overview of Measure TT [English] [Español]
• Proposed Project List by School [English & Español]
• Full Text of Ballot Measure TT [Part 1] [Part 2]

Last Updated Thursday, July 23 2009 @ 07:25 PM PDT